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Darougheh Historical House - Iran

Two mannequins dressed as elderly figures sit on a bench in the courtyard of Darougheh House in Mashhad, Iran, on September 27, 2023. The historic Darougheh House was built in the late Qajar era by order of Yousef Khan Herati, the last darougheh (warden) of Mashhad. It covers approximately 1,100 square meters. Until the 1980s, the heirs of the late Herati resided in this house. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parade of historical figures in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Oct. 22 Kyodo - People impersonating historical figures from various eras leave the Heian Jingu shrine in the ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025, during the annual Jidai Matsuri parade dating back to 1895.

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Parade of historical figures in Kyoto

People impersonating historical figures from various eras leave the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025, during the annual Jidai Matsuri parade dating back to 1895.

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Parade of historical figures in Kyoto

People impersonating historical figures from various eras leave the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden in the ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025, during the annual Jidai Matsuri parade dating back to 1895.

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Parade of historical figures in Kyoto

People impersonating historical figures from various eras leave the Heian Jingu shrine in the ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025, during the annual Jidai Matsuri parade dating back to 1895.

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Parade of historical figures in Kyoto

People impersonating historical figures from various eras leave the Heian Jingu shrine in the ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025, during the annual Jidai Matsuri parade dating back to 1895.

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Parade of historical figures in Kyoto

People impersonating historical figures from various eras leave the Heian Jingu shrine in the ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 22, 2025, during the annual Jidai Matsuri parade dating back to 1895. ==Kyodo

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal egg features Princess Amalia of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Queen maxima, Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Queen maxima, Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature the Princess of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal egg features Princess Amalia of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess Amalia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariane of the Netherlands by Mrs. Tiety Entjes-Weij. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature the Princess of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Appear On Easter Eggs

Hand painted royal eggs feature Princess of Wales and Prince of Wales. The artist has been painting royal, international and historical figures since 1975 and each egg takes aprox six weeks to complete. Netherlands, March 27, 2024. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-BRONZE MIRRORS (CN)

(231114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2023 shows a bronze mirror with colored patterns of figures, horses and carriages, collected at Xi'an Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Bronze mirror is both a daily utensil in ancient times and a piece of artistic work. With bronze mirrors, one side of the mirror is highly polished and used for reflection, while the other side is decorated with various patterns demonstrating the aesthetic preferences of different historical periods. The delicacy of the mirror reveals great skills and also high artistic value. (Xinhua/Li He)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-BRONZE MIRRORS (CN)

(231114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2023 shows a bronze mirror with colored patterns of figures, horses and carriages, collected at Xi'an Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Bronze mirror is both a daily utensil in ancient times and a piece of artistic work. With bronze mirrors, one side of the mirror is highly polished and used for reflection, while the other side is decorated with various patterns demonstrating the aesthetic preferences of different historical periods. The delicacy of the mirror reveals great skills and also high artistic value. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-BRONZE MIRRORS (CN)

(231114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2023 shows part of a bronze mirror with colored patterns of figures, horses and carriages, collected at Xi'an Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Bronze mirror is both a daily utensil in ancient times and a piece of artistic work. With bronze mirrors, one side of the mirror is highly polished and used for reflection, while the other side is decorated with various patterns demonstrating the aesthetic preferences of different historical periods. The delicacy of the mirror reveals great skills and also high artistic value. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

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Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction

STORY: Türkiye's handcrafted silverwork on brink of extinction DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of historical Kalcilar Inn located in the Grand Bazaar, Türkiye 2. various of silver artisan Sabri Demirci works in his workshop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): ARMAN TAS, Silver artisan 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): SAHIN ULUTAS, Silver artisan 8. various of products made of silver STORYLINE: Sabri Demirci, a silver artisan from Istanbul, has recently been designing pieces that reflect the essence of agriculture in human life. He placed long wheat grains on a round platform and installed several children playing musical instruments between them. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SABRI DEMIRCI, Silver artisan "I deliberately used children figures because they symbolize our future." However,

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An actor performs during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Xinhua/Ma Ning)

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CHINA-GANSU-DUNHUANG-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES-"ENCORE DUNHUANG" (CN)

(230811) -- DUNHUANG, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform during the immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 9, 2023. The immersive melodrama "Encore Dunhuang" selects typical historical figures and scenes from Dunhuang's history to present the whole story, allowing the audience to deeply experience the Dunhuang culture and the ancient Silk Road culture. Four cultural plays "Ancient Sound of Dunhuang" "Encore Dunhuang" "Dunhuang Splendid Ceremony" and "Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed" reflecting the history and culture of the famed Dunhuang City along the ancient Silk Road are staged in the city. The performances integrate Dunhuang's history, clothing culture, music culture as well as dance culture. As of Aug. 10, the four plays have been performed 1,175 times this year, attracting more than 660,000 person-time tourists both at home and abroad. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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Same type of pistol Sakamoto Ryoma used to carry

KOCHI, Japan - This undated photo shows a Model 2 Army Revolver by Smith & Wesson, the same type of pistol which Takasugi Shinsaku gave to Sakamoto Ryoma, two historical figures who contributed to modernizing feudal Japan. The pistol was donated to the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum in Kochi City operated by the Kochi prefectural government and will be shown in an exhibition in late August 2010.

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Annual 'Festival of Ages' parade held in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A cow draws a carriage in the annual "Jidai Matsuri" (Festival of the Ages) parade in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 22, 2014, to commemorate the foundation of the ancient Japanese capital, with participants dressed in costumes from almost every period of Japanese history as well as posing as famous historical figures.

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'Historical Chinese figures' parade in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Some 30 citizens parade wearing clothes of historical Chinese figures Jan. 28 in Kobe's Chinese town prior to the New Year's festival of the town starting Jan. 31.