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Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Nuns dance and sing as they leave Mass. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Eve Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Italy, on December 24, 2025, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/ IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Nuns dance and sing as they leave Mass. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Eve Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Italy, on December 24, 2025, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/ IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

Oktoberfest in Munich

People dance with music at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish girl dressed in traditional costume takes part in a Kurdish dance performance during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish girl dressed in traditional costume takes part in a Kurdish dance performance during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish traditional dance troupe performs during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition held after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, showcasing cultural heritage and attracting visitors to the exhibition. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Summer festival at Osaka expo

Summer festival at Osaka expo

Performers dance on the first day of a two-day summer festival hosted by six northeastern Japan prefectures at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 14, 2025.

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Women in traditional Kurdish dresses dance during Nowruz celebrations in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A silhouetted figure performs a traditional Kurdish dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurdish women dance in traditional attire during Nowruz celebrations in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A Kurdish child performs in the middle of a large Nowruz circle dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A Kurdish child performs in the middle of a large Nowruz circle dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz

A silhouetted figure performs a traditional Kurdish dance in Saqqez, Iran on March 13, 2025. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox and marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, symbolizing renewal, the arrival of spring, and the connection between people and nature. Photo by Barbod Khorshidi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds hold the flag of Kurdistan as they dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Women dance as Syrian Kurds celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds Celebrate Nowruz - Aleppo

Syrian Kurds dance and celebrate the first Nowruz after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Afrin district of Aleppo, Syria, on March 21, 2025. Nowruz, that starts at the moment of spring equinox, is celebrated globally and highly valued by Kurds. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gannangxiang Festival - China

Gannangxiang Festival - China

Girls of Miao ethnic group perform a dance in celebration of the Gannangxiang festival in Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 16, 2025. In Kaili, local ethnic Miao people have the custom of donning their traditional attire and performing Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to rejoice in the annual Gannangxiang festival, a time-honored celebration in Guizhou during the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gannangxiang Festival - China

Gannangxiang Festival - China

Girls of Miao ethnic group perform a dance in celebration of the Gannangxiang festival in Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 16, 2025. In Kaili, local ethnic Miao people have the custom of donning their traditional attire and performing Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to rejoice in the annual Gannangxiang festival, a time-honored celebration in Guizhou during the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gannangxiang Festival - China

Gannangxiang Festival - China

Girls of Miao ethnic group perform a dance in celebration of the Gannangxiang festival in Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 16, 2025. In Kaili, local ethnic Miao people have the custom of donning their traditional attire and performing Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to rejoice in the annual Gannangxiang festival, a time-honored celebration in Guizhou during the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gannangxiang Festival - China

Gannangxiang Festival - China

An aerial drone photo show people performing a dance in celebration of the Gannangxiang festival in Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 16, 2025. In Kaili, local ethnic Miao people have the custom of donning their traditional attire and performing Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to rejoice in the annual Gannangxiang festival, a time-honored celebration in Guizhou during the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Photo by Long Lingzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gannangxiang Festival - China

Gannangxiang Festival - China

People perform a dance in celebration of the Gannangxiang festival in Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 16, 2025. In Kaili, local ethnic Miao people have the custom of donning their traditional attire and performing Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to rejoice in the annual Gannangxiang festival, a time-honored celebration in Guizhou during the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gannangxiang Festival - China

Gannangxiang Festival - China

An aerial drone photo show people performing a dance in celebration of the Gannangxiang festival in Zhouxi Town of Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Feb. 16, 2025. In Kaili, local ethnic Miao people have the custom of donning their traditional attire and performing Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to rejoice in the annual Gannangxiang festival, a time-honored celebration in Guizhou during the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Photo by Long Lingzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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