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(SP)ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-GRAND CHESS TOUR 2024

(240626) -- BUCHAREST, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indian former chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Romanian former sword fencer Ana Maria Branza make the first symbolic moves during the opening ceremony of Grand Chess Tour 2024 in Bucharest, Romania, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-GRAND CHESS TOUR 2024

(240626) -- BUCHAREST, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Indian former chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Romanian former sword fencer Ana Maria Branza make the first symbolic moves during the opening ceremony of Grand Chess Tour 2024 in Bucharest, Romania, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-GRAND CHESS TOUR 2024

(240626) -- BUCHAREST, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Indian former chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Romanian former sword fencer Ana Maria Branza make the first symbolic moves during the opening ceremony of Grand Chess Tour 2024 in Bucharest, Romania, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

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(SP)ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-GRAND CHESS TOUR 2024

(240626) -- BUCHAREST, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Indian former chess grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and Romanian former sword fencer Ana Maria Branza make the first symbolic moves during the opening ceremony of Grand Chess Tour 2024 in Bucharest, Romania, June 25, 2024. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

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Malta marks World Tai Chi Day to embrace Chinese culture

STORY: Malta marks World Tai Chi Day to embrace Chinese culture SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: SANTA LUCIJA, Malta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tai Chi show, performances and activities at the Spring Fair STORYLINE: Clad in white loose fitting suits, members of the Malta Yang Family Tai Chi Association demonstrated the Tai Chi essential form 22 and the Tai Chi sword on Saturday. The Tai Chi show was staged at the Chinese Garden of Serenity in Santa Lucija in southern Malta to celebrate the World Tai Chi and Qinggong Day, which was usually held on the last Saturday of April. Established in 1988, the association, the first Tai Chi club in Malta, has witnessed evolution of the internal Chinese martial art from its nascent stages to its burgeoning popularity in recent years. Glenn Buhagiar, a member of the association, told Xinhua that he began to practice Tai Chi in 1999. "It may appear simple at first glance, but once you begin practicing, yo

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Japanese sword forging

Sparks fly as a swordsmith pounds heated steel with a hammer during the first sword-forging ceremony of the year at Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum in Seki in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 2, 2023.

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Japanese sword forging

Sparks fly as a swordsmith pounds heated steel with a hammer during the first sword-forging ceremony of the year at Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum in Seki in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 2, 2023.

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Kakuryu performs ring-entering ceremony in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Kakuryu performs his ring-entering ritual at the Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 5, 2014, with No. 1 maegashira Ikioi serving as a sword bearer, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opening on July 13. It was the first time in 14 years that three grand champions had performed ring-entering rituals at the same time.

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Harumafuji's ring-entering ceremony in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Harumafuji performs his ring-entering ritual at the Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 5, 2014, with komusubi Aminishiki serving as a sword carrier, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opening on July 13. It was the first time in 14 years that three grand champions had performed ring-entering rituals at the same time.

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Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho performs his ring-entering ritual at the Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 5, 2014, with No. 15 maegashira Gagamaru serving as a sword bearer, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opening on July 13. This was the first time in 14 years for three grand champions to perform ring-entering rituals at the same time.

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Imperial Palace staff carry sacred items to Ise Shrine

TOKYO, Japan - Imperial Palace staff members carry a sword and a jewel in separate cases aboard a shinkansen bullet train at Tokyo Station on March 25, 2014. They are accompanying Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on a visit to Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture where the sword and jewel -- two of the imperial family's three sacred treasures -- will be moved from the palace in Tokyo for the first time in 20 years.

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Emperor, empress depart for Ise Shrine in Mie Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko depart from Tokyo Station on March 25, 2014, to visit Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture. An Imperial Palace staff member behind them is carrying a black case containing a sword, one of the imperial family's three sacred treasures to be moved from the palace in Tokyo to the shrine for the first time in 20 years.

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5th century clay ship found in Mie tomb

TSU, Japan - Photo shows a clay model ship excavated for the first time in Japan from a fifth century tomb in Mie Prefecture, western Japan. A municipal official holds a clay sword that was used to decorate the ship, which measures 1.4 meters long and 25 centimeters at its widest part. Local archaeologists said April 10 that the ship was thought to carry away the souls of the deceased to heaven. ''It must have been a ship for dead people to make a journey to the afterworld,'' said Kazuhiro Tatsumi, an archaeologist at Doshisha University's archaeological museum, noting the similarity to custom in ancient Egypt.

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Agricultural products exhibition opens in Afghan capital

STORY: Agricultural products exhibition opens in Afghan capital DATELINE: March 27, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:52 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: A three-day agricultural products exhibition opened in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Saturday as part of the government's plan to boost agricultural sector. "The Islamic Emirate is committed to supporting the farmers and agricultural sectors in Afghanistan," Mullah Abul Ghani Baradar, acting deputy prime minister of the Afghan Taliban's caretaker government said at the inauguration ceremony. After cutting the ribbon by Baradar, local farmers performed sword fighting, and danced standing on shovels. Farmers and local businesspersons from across the country put on display their products such as saffron, honey, clothes, soap and flowers in more than 240 stalls. This is the country's 26th agricultural products exhibition and also the first version held under new administration since Taliban's takeover of pow

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An Indonesian master's love for Wushu

STORY: An Indonesian master's love for Wushu DATELINE: March 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gogi and his students practicing Wushu 2. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist STORYLINE: Gogi Nebulana was the first Indonesian to win a gold medal at the World Wushu Championships in Beijing in 2007. He believes that Wushu is more about art, philosophy and science than just fighting. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist "A lot of people say Wushu is only a dance, but actually Wushu is an art of war. My name is Gogi. My Chinese name is Xu Tianhu. I'm a coach of Harmony Wushu Indonesia. I'm into Wushu because of my father who also likes Wushu. My grandfather liked Wushu as well. My grandpa's father came from China. I started to learn Wushu (when I was)around five years old. I practice broadsword, sword, cudgel, spear and many different weapons. So when I teach the kids, usually per class, I give t

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An Indonesian master's love for Wushu

STORY: An Indonesian master's love for Wushu DATELINE: March 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:55 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gogi and his students practicing Wushu 2. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist 3. various of Gogi and his students practicing Wushu STORYLINE: Gogi Nebulana was the first Indonesian to win a gold medal at the World Wushu Championships in Beijing in 2007. He believes that Wushu is more about art, philosophy and science than just fighting. SOUNDBITE (English/Chinese): GOGI NEBULANA, Indonesian martial artist "A lot of people say Wushu is only a dancing, but actually Wushu is an art of war. My name is Gogi. My Chinese name is Xu Tianhu. I'm a coach of Harmony Wushu Indonesia. I'm into Wushu because of my father who also likes Wushu. My grandfather liked Wushu as well. My grandpa's father came from China. I started to learn Wushu around five years old. I practice saber, sword, staff, spear and many different weapons. So when I teach

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5th century clay ship found in Mie tomb

TSU, Japan - Photo shows a clay model ship excavated for the first time in Japan from a fifth century tomb in Mie Prefecture, western Japan. A municipal official holds a clay sword that was used to decorate the ship, which measures 1.4 meters long and 25 centimeters at its widest part. Local archaeologists said April 10 that the ship was thought to carry away the souls of the deceased to heaven. ''It must have been a ship for dead people to make a journey to the afterworld,'' said Kazuhiro Tatsumi, an archaeologist at Doshisha University's archaeological museum, noting the similarity to custom in ancient Egypt.

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Samurai Jack: The Premiere Mov (2001)

Robot & Jack Film: Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie (TV-Film) Usa 2001, / Zusammengestellt Aus Den Folgen 'Episode I: The Beginning', 'Episode Ii: The Samurai Called Jack' Und 'Episode Iii: The First Fight' Der Tv-Serie 'Samurai Jack' (Made Of Episode From Tv Series) Director: Genndy Tartakovsky 10 August 2001 Date: 10 August 2001

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Samurai Jack: The Premiere Mov (2001)

Jack Film: Samurai Jack: The Premiere Movie (TV-Film) Usa 2001, / Zusammengestellt Aus Den Folgen 'Episode I: The Beginning', 'Episode Ii: The Samurai Called Jack' Und 'Episode Iii: The First Fight' Der Tv-Serie 'Samurai Jack' (Made Of Episode From Tv Series) Director: Genndy Tartakovsky 10 August 2001 Date: 10 August 2001

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First Knight (1995)

Richard Gere Characters: Lancelo Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Ben Cross Characters: Prince Malagan Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Richard Gere Characters: Lancelo Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Julia Ormond & Ben Cross Characters: Guinevere, Prince Malagant Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Richard Gere & Sean Connery Characters: Lancelot, King Arthur Film: First Knight (1994) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Sean Connery Characters: King Arthu Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Richard Gere Characters: Lancelot Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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First Knight (1995)

Sean Connery Characters: King Arthur Film: First Knight (1995) Director: Jerry Zucker 07 July 1995 Date: 07 July 1995

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Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, WW1

Cartoon, The Bounder of Europe, showing an unhappy German in a cafe, surrounded by disapproving representatives of other nations during the First World War. He would like someone to love him, but nobody seems to want to do it. Date: 1914

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The gate to Takanawa Tozenji Temple,the British Legation

Tozenji Temple became the site of the British Legation in 1859 and Sir Rutherford Alcock was the first envoy. The legation was attacked on May 28th, 1861by Mito Clan samurai demanding the expulsion of foreigners, and several people were killed or injured (Tozenji Incident). Bullet holes and sword marks still remain in the study and the entrance of the temple. This was taken around the same time as photograph #3421.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Pierre Rossier, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number70‐6‐0]

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Hakuho's ring-entering ceremony in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho performs his ring-entering ritual at the Atsuta Jingu shrine in Nagoya on July 5, 2014, with No. 15 maegashira Gagamaru serving as a sword bearer, ahead of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opening on July 13. This was the first time in 14 years for three grand champions to perform ring-entering rituals at the same time. (Kyodo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Photo taken Nov. 8, 2020, shows the imperial sword "Tsubokiri no Gyoken" being carried at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where a ceremony for the formal declaration of Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne was held. The crown prince inherited the imperial sword, which has been handed down by previous crown princes as a symbol of their status. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) is pictured after attending a ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where he was formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Nov. 8, 2020. Seen in the left is the imperial sword "Tsubokiri no Gyoken," passed down by crown princes as a symbol of their status. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared 1st in line to throne

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) is pictured after attending a ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where he was formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Nov. 8, 2020. Seen in the left is the imperial sword "Tsubokiri no Gyoken," passed down by crown princes as a symbol of their status. (Pool photo)