Croatia celebrates Cravat Day

STORY: Croatia celebrates Cravat Day DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:44 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cravat Regiment marching through the city center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): MIHOVIL BOGOSLAV MATKOVIC, Director of Cravat Academy 3. various of the Cravat Regiment 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): MIHOVIL BOGOSLAV MATKOVIC, Director of Cravat Academy 5. various of the Cravat Regiment commander putting a tie on the sculpture at the main square STORYLINE: The annual Cravat Day was celebrated in Zagreb, Croatia on Wednesday, commemorating national heritage - a necktie. The Cravat, a symbol of culture and style, originated from the red neck scarves worn by Croatian soldiers serving in France in the 17th century. Croats believe that they have introduced neckties, a famous modern accessory, to the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): MIHOVIL BOGOSLAV MATKOVIC, Director of Cravat Academy "The necktie was born in Versailles in the 17th century when Croatian soldiers arrived with neckt

'Cool Biz' casual wear campaign kicks off in Japan

'Cool Biz' casual wear campaign kicks off in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Environment Ministry officials in Tokyo work without neckties and jackets June 1 as this year's government-led ''Cool Biz'' casual attire campaign begin to help reduce power consumption for air conditioning.

Official World Cup goods displayed at Tokyo hotel

Official World Cup goods displayed at Tokyo hotel

TOKYO, Japan - Cheer robots are among the officially licensed World Cup goods displayed in an exhibition at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 4. The exhibition features some 8,000 official items, including T-shirts and neckties, from 75 domestic companies for the 2002 soccer event to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

Official World Cup goods displayed at Tokyo hotel

Official World Cup goods displayed at Tokyo hotel

TOKYO, Japan - Cheer robots are among the officially licensed World Cup goods displayed in an exhibition at a Tokyo hotel Dec. 4. The exhibition features some 8,000 official items, including T-shirts and neckties, from 75 domestic companies for the 2002 soccer event to be co-hosted by Japan and South Korea.

Hong Kong lawyers protest against China

Hong Kong lawyers protest against China

Lawyers and other people dressed in black suits and neckties march through the streets of Hong Kong on Nov. 8, 2016, in protest at the Chinese parliament's decision to effectively bar two newly elected Hong Kong pro-independence lawmakers. The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress unanimously approved a decision the previous day that lawmakers who do not swear allegiance to Hong Kong as part of China are in violation of the Basic Law. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Traditional kimono fabric makers seek innovative changes

Traditional kimono fabric makers seek innovative changes

Photo taken Dec. 14, 2015 shows Shigeru Kubota (L), president of Kubota Orimono, and Tsuyoshi Kawagoe, head of the company's new business department, holding a bag and neckties made of "Oshima Tsumugi" traditional silk fabric for kimonos, launched under a new brand "amaming," in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

'Cool Biz' casual wear campaign kicks off in Japan

'Cool Biz' casual wear campaign kicks off in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Environment Ministry officials in Tokyo work without neckties and jackets June 1 as this year's government-led ''Cool Biz'' casual attire campaign begin to help reduce power consumption for air conditioning. (Kyodo)

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is pictured in this photo taken on Nov. 26, 2006, shopping for neckties at a department store in Tokyo, during his first term as premier. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is pictured in this photo taken on Nov. 26, 2006, shopping for neckties at a department store in Tokyo, during his first term as premier. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hong Kong lawyers protest against China

Hong Kong lawyers protest against China

Lawyers and other people dressed in black suits and neckties march through the streets of Hong Kong on Nov. 8, 2016, in protest at the Chinese parliament's decision to effectively bar two newly elected Hong Kong pro-independence lawmakers. The Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress unanimously approved a decision the previous day that lawmakers who do not swear allegiance to Hong Kong as part of China are in violation of the Basic Law. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yeltsin, Hashimoto enjoy brief c

Yeltsin, Hashimoto enjoy brief c

Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (3rd from L) told reporters, ''I got none but Boris caught two fish.'' Hashimoto revealed the result of a fishing match with Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd from R) after a short cruise off the coast of Kawana, 130 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. The two leaders ended two days of ''no-neckties'' summit talks April 19, emphasizing close personal ties.

Yeltsin, Hashimoto enjoy brief c

Yeltsin, Hashimoto enjoy brief c

Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (3rd from L) told reporters, ''I got none but Boris caught two fish.'' Hashimoto revealed the result of a fishing match with Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd from R) after a short cruise off the coast of Kawana, 130 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. The two leaders ended two days of ''no-neckties'' summit talks April 19, emphasizing close personal ties.