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FRANCE, AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, BASQUE COUNTRY, , IN JULY 2025, THE VILLAGE OF IRISSARRY CELEBRATED ITS CAVALCADE, A VIBRANT BASQUE TRADITION COMBINING SATIRICAL THEATER, TRADITIONAL DANCES, AND VIBRANT COSTUMES. SET TO A BACKDROP OF LOCAL MUSIC AND HUMOR, THE BOLANTAK, COLORFUL CHARACTERS IN FLAMBOYANT ATTIRE, LED THE PROCESSION. THIS POPULAR FESTIVAL BRINGS TOGETHER GENERATIONS AROUND A FESTIVE AND COMMITTED SHOW, REFLECTING BASQUE CULTURE IN ALL ITS CREATIVITY AND ATTACHMENT TO ITS ROOTS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

An elderly Iraqi woman known as Hajiya Umm Hussein stands with her young daughter along a roadside in Basrah, Iraq, on July 22, 2025, offering water to pilgrims en route to Karbala. She performs this humble act of hospitality as part of a long-standing Shiite tradition during religious pilgrimages. The route to Karbala is a sacred journey for millions of Shiite Muslims, and local families like Umm Hussein’s take pride in serving the faithful along the way. Her gesture not only reflects religious devotion but also symbolizes resilience and generosity amid the economic hardship faced by many Iraqi families. Despite the challenges, she continues to honor this ritual of service, teaching her daughter the values of faith, compassion, and community. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

An elderly Iraqi woman known as Hajiya Umm Hussein stands with her young daughter along a roadside in Basrah, Iraq, on July 22, 2025, offering water to pilgrims en route to Karbala. She performs this humble act of hospitality as part of a long-standing Shiite tradition during religious pilgrimages. The route to Karbala is a sacred journey for millions of Shiite Muslims, and local families like Umm Hussein’s take pride in serving the faithful along the way. Her gesture not only reflects religious devotion but also symbolizes resilience and generosity amid the economic hardship faced by many Iraqi families. Despite the challenges, she continues to honor this ritual of service, teaching her daughter the values of faith, compassion, and community. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

An elderly Iraqi woman known as Hajiya Umm Hussein stands with her young daughter along a roadside in Basrah, Iraq, on July 22, 2025, offering water to pilgrims en route to Karbala. She performs this humble act of hospitality as part of a long-standing Shiite tradition during religious pilgrimages. The route to Karbala is a sacred journey for millions of Shiite Muslims, and local families like Umm Hussein’s take pride in serving the faithful along the way. Her gesture not only reflects religious devotion but also symbolizes resilience and generosity amid the economic hardship faced by many Iraqi families. Despite the challenges, she continues to honor this ritual of service, teaching her daughter the values of faith, compassion, and community. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

An elderly Iraqi woman known as Hajiya Umm Hussein stands with her young daughter along a roadside in Basrah, Iraq, on July 22, 2025, offering water to pilgrims en route to Karbala. She performs this humble act of hospitality as part of a long-standing Shiite tradition during religious pilgrimages. The route to Karbala is a sacred journey for millions of Shiite Muslims, and local families like Umm Hussein’s take pride in serving the faithful along the way. Her gesture not only reflects religious devotion but also symbolizes resilience and generosity amid the economic hardship faced by many Iraqi families. Despite the challenges, she continues to honor this ritual of service, teaching her daughter the values of faith, compassion, and community. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

An elderly Iraqi woman known as Hajiya Umm Hussein stands with her young daughter along a roadside in Basrah, Iraq, on July 22, 2025, offering water to pilgrims en route to Karbala. She performs this humble act of hospitality as part of a long-standing Shiite tradition during religious pilgrimages. The route to Karbala is a sacred journey for millions of Shiite Muslims, and local families like Umm Hussein’s take pride in serving the faithful along the way. Her gesture not only reflects religious devotion but also symbolizes resilience and generosity amid the economic hardship faced by many Iraqi families. Despite the challenges, she continues to honor this ritual of service, teaching her daughter the values of faith, compassion, and community. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

An elderly Iraqi woman known as Hajiya Umm Hussein stands with her young daughter along a roadside in Basrah, Iraq, on July 22, 2025, offering water to pilgrims en route to Karbala. She performs this humble act of hospitality as part of a long-standing Shiite tradition during religious pilgrimages. The route to Karbala is a sacred journey for millions of Shiite Muslims, and local families like Umm Hussein’s take pride in serving the faithful along the way. Her gesture not only reflects religious devotion but also symbolizes resilience and generosity amid the economic hardship faced by many Iraqi families. Despite the challenges, she continues to honor this ritual of service, teaching her daughter the values of faith, compassion, and community. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dragon Boat Festival Across China

An aerial drone photo shows local people rowing a dragon boat in Zhenyuan ancient town in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 20, 2025. Zhenyuan boasts a 22-century-long tradition of dragon boat races, and the county is also well noted for the large sizes and intricate decorations of its dragon boats. The dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2011. Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. It is celebrated on May 31 this year. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People shout to "awaken" the river at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

An actor of Hezhe ethnic group shouts to "awaken" the river at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhu Zongqiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

An actor of Hezhe ethnic group interacts with foreign tourists at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People take part in celebration events at the branch venue of Hanjiang festival in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

Actors perform a blessing ceremony of Hezhe ethnic group at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People perform at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

Actors perform a blessing ceremony of Hezhe ethnic group at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Chen Zhiguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 12, 2025 shows the branch venue of Hanjiang festival in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

People perform at the branch venue of Hanjiang festival in Fujin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanjiang Festival - China

Actors perform a blessing ceremony of Hezhe ethnic group at the main venue of Hanjiang festival in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, April 12, 2025. The second Hanjiang festival kicked off in Jiamusi of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Saturday, with some branch venues established in Tongjiang City, Fuyuan City, Fujin City, Huachuan County, and Tangyuan County. "Hanjiang" is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. In recent years, this tradition has evolved into a distinctive hallmark of the local cultural and tourism industry. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Chicago River Turns Green for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Chicago kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the annual tradition of local plumbers unions dyeing the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 15.

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

A villager makes fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

A villager ignites the candles inside the fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

A villager practices drumming in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

A villager makes fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 8, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

Kids holding fish-shaped lanterns pose for photos in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

Villagers parade with fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

Villagers parade with fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

A villager makes fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 8, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

Villagers parade with fish-shaped lanterns in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 10, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fish-Shaped Lanterns - China

A tourist records the process of making fish-shaped lanterns at a workshop in Wangmantian Village of Xitou Town in Shexian County, Huangshan City of east China's Anhui Province, February 8, 2025. Local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune and parade with them cheerfully around the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or February 12 this year. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Duan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Local residents watch the performacne by the volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theater, in a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Local residents watch the performacne by the volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theater, in a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project performs in frontline villages of Zaporizhzhia region

ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27, 2024 - Local residents watch the performacne by the volunteer actors of the Garden of Nativity Scenes cultural project, which brought together young people from different regions of the country to revive the tradition of the nativity theater, in a frontline village of Zaporizhzhia regoin, south-eastern Ukraine

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-AFRI ART AND FASHION SHOW

(240716) -- KAMPALA, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Models pose for a photo during the Afri Art and Fashion Show 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, July 13, 2024. The Afri Art and Fashion Show 2024 concluded here on Saturday, with more than 15 local artisans and designers showcasing African fashion works with traditional and modern elements, eye-catching to the public. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Uganda's annual fashion show highlights African tradition, identity" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UGANDA-KAMPALA-AFRI ART AND FASHION SHOW

(240716) -- KAMPALA, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model presents a creation during the Afri Art and Fashion Show 2024 in Kampala, Uganda, July 13, 2024. The Afri Art and Fashion Show 2024 concluded here on Saturday, with more than 15 local artisans and designers showcasing African fashion works with traditional and modern elements, eye-catching to the public. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Uganda's annual fashion show highlights African tradition, identity" (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong celebrates Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade

STORY: Hong Kong celebrates Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 STANDUP (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 2 various of the Dragon Boat Water Parade 3 SOUNDBITE (English): SANJAY, Indian expat STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent "Here in Hong Kong, we're witnessing a centuries-old tradition come alive -- the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade. This is a unique sacrificial ceremony that takes place during the Dragon Boat Festival, deeply rooted in Hong Kong's cultural heritage. In 2011, this traditional ritual was inscribed on China's third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Let's take a look." Tai O, a village in the deep south of Lantau Island, hosts one of Hong Kong's most special dragon boat events. During the festival, three fishermen associations paraded statues of deities from local temples on sampans towed by traditional dragon boats, p

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors choose fish-shaped lantern cultural and creative products in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child plays with a fish-shaped lantern at a lantern workshop in Wangmantian Village in Xitou Township of Shexian County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shengjuan, a county-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor, makes a fish-shaped lantern at a workshop in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers practise the fish-shaped lantern performance at a workshop in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn about the fish-shaped lantern in Tunxi District of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 5, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child plays with a fish-shaped lantern at a lantern workshop in Wangmantian Village in Xitou Township of Shexian County in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Huawu, a county-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor, makes a fish-shaped lantern at a workshop in Wangmantian Village, Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 10, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try to make a fish-shaped lantern in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch Anhui Opera in a fish-shaped lantern themed cafe in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 9, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Xinhua/Fu Tian)

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AmazingAnhui | New business forms advance development and protection of traditional fish-shaped lantern

(240519) -- HUANGSHAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors try to make a fish-shaped lantern in the Huizhou ancient town in Shexian County of Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, May 17, 2024. In Xitou Township of Shexian County in east China's Anhui Province, local villagers have the tradition to make fish-shaped lanterns to pray for harvest and good fortune for over six centuries. While protecting the intangible cultural heritage, Xitou Township has worked on expanding new business forms in recent years. Fish-shaped lanterns of diverse sizes and materials have been made for display, performance, and sale. Other business development including study tour themed on intangible cultural heritage, related cultural and creative products and lantern-making experience also emerged. (Photo by Fan Chengzhu/Xinhua)

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Begin To Douse Tokyo In Pink 3

The cherry blossoms, or sakura, are blooming and starting to bathe the capital city Tokyo in pink. The trees' blooming was officially announced on March 29 for central Tokyo and is expected to reach full bloom around April 4. Dependent on the weather, locals and tourists alike are expected to visit famous parks and viewing locations to do "hanami", literally "viewing of flowers" in Japanese.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Begin To Douse Tokyo In Pink 2

The cherry blossoms, or sakura, are blooming and starting to bathe the capital city Tokyo in pink. The trees' blooming was officially announced on March 29 for central Tokyo and is expected to reach full bloom around April 4. Dependent on the weather, locals and tourists alike are expected to visit famous parks and viewing locations to do "hanami", literally "viewing the flowers" in Japanese.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Begin To Douse Tokyo In Pink

The cherry blossoms, or sakura, are blooming and starting to bathe the capital city Tokyo in pink. The trees' blooming was officially announced on March 29 for central Tokyo and is expected to reach full bloom around April 4. Dependent on the weather, locals and tourists alike are expected to visit famous parks and location to do "hanami", literally "viewing the flowers" in Japanese.

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Iftar cannon fired during Ramadan in Jerusalem

STORY: Iftar cannon fired during Ramadan in Jerusalem SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of preparation for Iftar cannon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RAJAI SANDUQA, Ramadan Iftar cannon operator 3. various of firing Iftar cannon 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RAJAI SANDUQA, Ramadan Iftar cannon operator 5. various of local resident 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Local resident STORYLINE: For residents of Jerusalem's Old City and its surrounding areas, iftar cannons are part of the holy month of Ramadan. Sanduqa family has been in charge of firing iftar cannons for more than 300 years. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): RAJAI SANDUQA, Ramadan Iftar cannon operator "Cannons today are different from those before. We used to use gunpowder, but after the First Intifada in 1987, the Israeli authorities banned the manufacture of gunpowder, and we began to use sound bombs instead of gunpowder." Firing iftar cannons during Ramadan is a tradition in

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Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices

STORY: Turks' "dessert after Iftar" tradition prevails despite rising prices SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): NADIR GULLU, Owner of Karakoy Gulluoglu 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): GOKHAN GUNDOGDU, Store manager 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): ZAFER YILMAZ, Local resident STORYLINE: In the production center of a dessert maker in Istanbul's Karakoy neighborhood, there was an extraordinary flurry of activity. Baklava trays were being loaded into the ovens one after the other while apprentices diligently poured syrup over the freshly baked delicacies. The impetus behind this sweet rush was to meet the surging demand from Turks, known for their sweet tooth since Ottoman times, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Established in 1843, Karakoy Gu