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China: Clever Cat Opens Door Gap to Enter Room in Zhejiang

On October 7, 2025, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a funny home video featured a black-and-white “cow-patterned” cat trying to enter a room through a narrow door gap. The clever feline crossed its front paws and repeatedly pulled at the door, widening the opening bit by bit. After a few graceful movements, the cat finally squeezed through and strutted inside.

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

An artist sculpts during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, October 27, 2025. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

A man takes photos of a sculpture created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, October 27, 2025. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

Photo taken on October 27, 2025 shows a sculpture created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

An artist sculpts during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, October 27, 2025. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

A man takes photos of sculptures created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, October 27, 2025. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

A man takes photos of a sculpture created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, October 27, 2025. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

Photo taken on October 27, 2025 shows sculptures created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

A man takes photos of sculptures created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, October 27, 2025. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Egypt Sculpture Symposium - New Alamein

Photo taken on October 27, 2025 shows sculptures created during the Egypt Sculpture Symposium in New Alamein City, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. Under the Mediterranean sky, rows of white sculptures rise along the seaside promenade of New Alamein, an emerging city. Abstract forms and graceful human figures stand in silent dialogue with the sea, turning the esplanade into an open-air gallery that speaks to New Alamein's modern identity. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city

STORY: Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancer from China's Taiwan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan STORYLINE: Born in China's Taiwan in 2000, Lin Chun-hsuan is now a classical Chinese dance teacher in Xiamen, Fujian Province. With 15 years of experience in classical Chinese dance, she is pursuing her dream in the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan "The most attractive part of classical Chinese dance is that it has a unique posture and charm, and it integrates the artistic essence of Chinese culture. The costumes worn in Chinese dance not only add beauty but also aid in expressing the emotions and narratives within the performance. With graceful and fluid movements, each step aims for perfection in beauty. That's why I find Chinese dance incredibly charming. Chinese

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Lecture on beauty of Chinese clothing enchants Maltese audience

STORY: Lecture on beauty of Chinese clothing enchants Maltese audience SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lecture STORYLINE: A lecture titled "Chinese Stories -- Dialogue with the World through the Beauty of Chinese Clothing" was held on Monday night in Malta's capital of Valletta. Hosted by the China Cultural Center in Malta, the event featured a display of traditional Chinese costumes from various dynasties. The speaker, Chu Yan, a professor at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, introduced the evolution of Chinese clothing and highlighted the fashion connections between East and West, tradition and modernity. The professor said that for thousands of years, different Chinese dynasties developed their distinctive clothing styles, such as the simple and elegant Han Dynasty costumes and the graceful and majestic attire of the Tang Dynasty. She also introduced the unique costumes of China's e

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China: Snowboarder Gracefully Glides On Wuhan Slopes

A snowboarder gracefully glided on the natural snow slopes of Erfei Mountain in Wuhan, Hubei, showcasing her maneuvering skills on the snow.

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist experiences a water recreation activity in Sanya Bay of Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 30, 2023. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 1, 2023 shows the scenery of Haikou Bay in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows the scenery of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 1, 2023 shows the scenery of Haikou Bay in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows the scenery of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 1, 2023 shows a tourist cycling by the seaside of Haikou Bay in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves by the seaside of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 30, 2023. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 1, 2023 shows the scenery of Haikou Bay in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Xinjiang, My home: Hami Muqam inheritor's passion for traditional art

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Hami Muqam inheritor's passion for traditional art DATELINE: April 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Uighur): AHMAD KHAHAR, Hami Muqam inheritor STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Uighur): AHMAD KHAHAR, Hami Muqam inheritor "My name is Ahmad Khahar. I'm an inheritor of Hami Muqam. This is Hami ghijek. The head of this instrument is made of wood. My two brothers and I began to learn Hami Muqam when we were children. We've played it for about 20 years. People used to sing like this. They sang with a slow tone when necessary. Instruments like Suona, Rawap, Hami Rawap, Dutar and Tanbur are all included in Hami Muqam to make the music more graceful. After we moved to the intangible cultural heritage center, we've learned about Hami Muqam from the older generation of artists systematically. With young Hami Muqam performers here, we can learn from each other as well through this platform." Muqam, a traditional art of the Uygur ethnic group in X

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(1)Suguri takes lead at Four Continents

GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Japan's Fumie Suguri takes top honors with a graceful performance in the women's short program ahead at the Four Continents Championships at Gangneung Ice Center on Feb. 17.

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Lipinski dazzles crowd in Olympic short program

U.S. figure skater Tara Lipinski executes a graceful spin during her Olympic short program routine Feb. 18. Lipinski, one of the favorites to take gold in the women's singles figure skating, dazzled the crowd at Nagano's White Ring ice arena, landing cleanly on jumps with a high degree of technical difficulty.

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows a stone inscription of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, a

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the sunset seen from Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows tourists viewing sunrise in Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geologic

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, ancient ar

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows tourists viewing sunrise in Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geologic

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, ancient ar

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, ancient ar

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Nov. 3, 2020 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, ancient ar

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 26, 2022 shows the sunrise seen from Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, an

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows the senery of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, anc

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CHINA-SHANDONG-MOUNT TAISHAN-WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(220606) -- JINAN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2022 shows stone inscriptions of Mount Taishan in east China's Shandong Province. A large and impressive rock mass rising to over 1,500 meters, where graceful bridges, gateways or pavilions contrast with pine forests or rocky cliffs, Mount Taishan is considered one of China's most beautiful scenic spots and a symbolization of ancient Chinese civilizations and beliefs. Located in the eastern province of Shandong, Mount Taishan is home to more than 18,000 ancient and precious trees, as well as over 300 species of wild birds. As a famous sacred mountain of China, it has also been a place of worship and royal ceremonies in ancient times. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Taishan was listed as the first World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of China by UNESCO in 1987. The humanistic and ecological environment of Taishan has been well preserved through ancient times. The age-old geological relics, an

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(1)Suguri takes lead at Four Continents

GANGNEUNG, South Korea - Japan's Fumie Suguri takes top honors with a graceful performance in the women's short program ahead at the Four Continents Championships at Gangneung Ice Center on Feb. 17. (Kyodo)

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Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1941

'Please explain streamlined pleats'. It is surprising what a difference graduating knife-edged pleats into a snug-fitting hip line does make to an all-round pleated skirt. That streamlined effect is so amazing graceful, so slenderising; and the 'Koneray' allows great freedom of movement than does any oldstyle pleaed skirt. Date: 1941

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Women's fashion 1912

Delicate colouring in chiffon and gauze, swathered round the straw hat and hanging in graceful folds at the back which almost reaches the waist. Date: 1912

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MARGE CHAMPION

MARGE CHAMPION [b.1919] Walt Disney and his animators studied the graceful movements of Marge Belcher for the character of Snow White. She later changed her name to Marjorie Bell, then Marge Champion on marrying Gower Champion, and became one of Holywood's leading dancers and choreographers in the 1940s and 1950s.

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The Karamon Gate,Taiyuin Shrine,Nikko

This is Karamon (Chinese Gate) at Taiyuin, the mausoleum of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Taiyuin is the posthumous Buddhist name of Iemitsu conferred by Emperor Gokomyo. The gates at Taiyuin are Niomon, then Nitenmon, then Yashamon, and finally Karamon. Karamon is 3m tall and has a 1.8-meter wide facade. It is the smallest structure in the precinct. However, the gate is embellished with elaborate craftsmanship, creating a graceful and sophisticated atmosphere.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐99‐0]

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The Karamon Gate,Taiyuin Shrine,Nikko

This is Karamon (Chinese Gate) at Taiyuin, the mausoleum of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Taiyuin is the posthumous Buddhist name of Iemitsu conferred by Emperor Gokomyo. The gates at Taiyuin are Niomon, then Nitenmon, then Yashamon, and finally Karamon. Karamon is 3m tall and has a 1.8-meter wide facade. It is the smallest structure in the precinct. However, the gate is embellished with elaborate craftsmanship, creating a graceful and sophisticated atmosphere.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number90‐41‐0]