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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

A dancer performs during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Drummers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

A decorated elephant participates in a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Drummers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Decorated elephants participate in a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Drummers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

A fire dancer performs during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 4, 2025. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from July 30 to August 9. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Esala Perahera Festival - Sri Lanka

Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2024. Esala Perahera is one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, with a history of more than 1,000 years. This year's festival was held from August 10 to August 20. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Decorated elephants participate in a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Yue)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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SRI LANKA-KANDY-ESALA PERAHERA-CELEBRATION

(240812) -- KANDY, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Dancers perform during a procession celebrating the Esala Perahera festival in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Aug. 10, 2024. The Esala Perahera, one of the grandest Buddhist festivals in Sri Lanka, is observed from Aug. 10 to 20 this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Chen Dongshu)

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Cambodia's Water Festival returns after 3-year hiatus due to pandemic

STORY: Cambodia's Water Festival returns after 3-year hiatus due to pandemic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LAY SOTHEARA, Boatman 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): YAN CHANTHAVY, Spectator 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SETH SREYNE, Spectator 4. various of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni watching boat races 5. various of the boat race 6. various of people in the Water Festival STORYLINE: The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boat race is the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which sees tens of thousands of oarsmen and spectators from across the Southeast Asian nation flocking to the riverfront in the capital Phnom Penh. Bou Chumserey, vice chairman of the boat-racing technical control committee, said some 337 boats with about 20,417 crew members took part in this year's regatta. "Oarsmen will race their boa

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-WATER FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(231126) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Oarsmen take part in the boat race in the Tonle Sap river during the Water Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 26, 2023. The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-WATER FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(231126) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Oarsmen take part in the boat race in the Tonle Sap river during the Water Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 26, 2023. The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-WATER FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(231126) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Oarsmen take part in the boat race in the Tonle Sap river during the Water Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 26, 2023. The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-WATER FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION

(231126) -- PHNOM PENH, Nov. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Oarsmen take part in the boat race in the Tonle Sap river during the Water Festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Nov. 26, 2023. The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua)

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White Night festival held in Malta

STORY: White Night festival held in Malta DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival STORYLINE: Malta on Saturday night illuminated the capital city of Valletta with vibrant celebrations of the annual Notte Bianca festival, also known as the "White Night." During this enchanting evening, visitors watched a diverse array of performances, all accessible free of charge. Additionally, iconic state places including the office of the prime minister, and museums welcomed the public with open doors for free. Numerous cafes and restaurants extended their operating hours. Notte Bianca is one of Malta's grandest annual cultural extravaganzas, taking place on the first Saturday of every October. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)