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10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Food production

10.07.2025, Tartu. Orkla Eesti AS is Estoniaâs leading food producer. The PÃµltsamaa factory, with roots dating back to 1920, specializes in non-alcoholic beverages, preserves, sauces, ready meals, mustards, jams, and more . Photo Mailis Vahenurm, Tartu Postimees

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The 'Confession’, Tomb of Saint Peter made by Carlo Maderno,(1615-17) in Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican. The Confession opens under the center of the dome. This underground church at the height of the Constantinian church preserves the tomb of St. Peter, and is really the 'heart of the Basilica'. The word 'Confessio' refers to the Confession of faith by St. Peter which lead to his martyrdom. St. Peter's tomb is behind the Niche of the Pallium. Vatican October, 5. 2019. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nomadic People - Iran

An Iranian Qashqai woman enjoys a traditional water pipe inside a black tent under the night sky. The Qashqai tribe preserves a distinct culture rooted in the mountains. Iran, October 31, 2024. Photo by Zurvan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A drone photo taken on Nov. 2, 2024 shows the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Wang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A worker revises a woodcut printing block at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A worker carves a woodcut printing block at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Wang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A worker airs fresh prints at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A worker proofreads newly made prints at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Wang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESSC.OM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

This photo taken on Nov. 2, 2024 shows woodcut printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

Workers print with vintage woodcut printing blocks at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

This photo taken on Oct. 3, 2021 shows workers cleaning and maintaining woodcut printing blocks with traditional techniques at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

Workers proofread newly made prints at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A worker revises a woodcut printing block at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

A worker checks woodcut printing blocks at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

Workers print with vintage woodcut printing blocks at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 2, 2024. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Shen Bohan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

This photo taken on May 16, 2017 shows workers soaking paper for printing outside the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Gong Zihua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dege Sutra Printing House - Tibet

This file photo taken on June 11, 2019 shows workers airing woodcut printing blocks on a roof at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Dege County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries. The printing blocks housed at the Dege Sutra Printing House in Sichuan were listed in this May as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme. Photo by Gong Zihua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a view of Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 17, 2024 shows a view of Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a view of Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhu Binjie (1st L), a young entrepreneur from Shaoxing City, makes coffee for customers in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 18, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist walks in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents Li Wensheng (R) and Song Shuixiu make dinner in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Resident Ye Jinjuan makes a broom at home in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- He Susu, a craftswoman from central China's Henan Province, makes a pottery ware at her studio in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Sun Yingying from east China's Shanghai works at the reception of a homestay in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 18, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Hu Juan (C), a young maker from central China's Hunan Province, dyes cloths with her students in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 18, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a view of Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist walks on a bridge in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A girl catches fish with her father in a stream in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Residents Ye Gaoshui and Ye Mingxiu watch a performance of Huangmei opera on TV at home in Songzhuang Village of Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-SONGYANG COUNTY-VILLAGE-RENOVATION (CN)

(240718) -- LISHUI, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit Songzhuang Village in Songyang County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 17, 2024. Nestled in the mountains, Songzhuang Village of Songyang County boasts a history of over 600 years and preserves many traditional residences. In recent years, local government has renovated old houses and ancient paths and introduced new business forms to attract young talents to start their businesses there. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Weng Xinyang)

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CHINA-ANHUI-WUWANGDUN TOMB-EXCAVATION-PROGRESS (CN)

(240520) -- HUAINAN, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist preserves a relic unearthed from the Wuwangdun tomb discovered in Huainan, east China's Anhui Province, May 20, 2024. The archaeological excavation at the Wuwangdun tomb in east China's Anhui Province has yielded major findings, unearthing over 3,000 cultural relics, according to China's cultural heritage administration. Earlier this year, the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) confirmed the Wuwangdun tomb as the largest and highest-level tomb of the ancient Chu state, which existed more than 2,200 years ago during the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC). (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)

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Egyptians flock to historic street in preparation for Ramadan

STORY: Egyptians flock to historic street in preparation for Ramadan SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AITEN HANI, Cairo resident 3. various of the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya STORYLINE: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, residents in Egypt's capital city Cairo flocked to the historic street of Sharia Khayamiya (Street of the Tentmakers) to buy khayamiya, a uniquely Egyptian handcrafted textile to decorate their homes. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AITEN HANI, Cairo resident "What brings me here every year before Ramadan is, of course, folklore. I can feel the atmosphere through the very beautiful decorations. What distinguishes the market, of course, is its atmosphere. It still preserves the tradition. I come here to experience the pleasant atmosphere before Ramadan." Sharia Khayamiya, built in the 1600s, is one of the last Medieval covered streets

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Namibian museum preserves antique cars, promotes motor industry heritage

STORY: Namibian museum preserves antique cars, promotes motor industry heritage SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:05 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Old Wheelers Museum 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RAINER RUSCH, Chairperson of Old Wheelers Club 3. various of the Old Wheelers Museum activities STORYLINE: An antique car museum in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is preserving and promoting the country's motor industry heritage. Established in 2019, the Old Wheelers Museum, managed by the 500-member Old Wheelers Club, serves as a sanctuary for vintage vehicles integral to Namibia's history. It features 50 historic and classic cars, including brands like Chevrolet, Alfa Romeo, Ford, Mazda, Volkswagen, Jeep, and Mercedes-Benz. The oldest exhibit in the museum is a striking red Chevrolet Coupe, manufactured in 1934 and boasting an impressive 45 KW power output. The classic cars are exhibited in the museum rotationally for a year. Other exhibits hav

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Chinese museum preserves enduring legacy of Flying Tigers

STORY: Chinese museum preserves enduring legacy of Flying Tigers DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST 1. various of the Jianchuan Museum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Docent at Jianchuan Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FAN JIANCHUAN, Curator of Jianchuan Museum STORYLINE: Even 78 years after the end of World War II (WWII), the heroic story of the Flying Tigers lives on well in a private museum in China. The Flying Tigers was a special combat team, comprised of a group of American volunteer pilots, who came to China over 80 years ago to help the Chinese drive out invading Japanese troops. To commemorate the Flying Tigers and other American servicemen who assisted China during WWII, Fan Jianchuan, who was once an entrepreneur, set up the Hall of the Heroes of the Flying Tigers in Anren Town in China's Sichuan Province. The exhibition hall is part of the Jianchuan Museum, China's largest private museum cluster. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Docent at Jianchu

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CHINA-SICHUAN-MUSEUM-FLYING TIGERS-LEGACY (CN)

(230926) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows stone rollers, which were used by the Chinese to build military airfields during World War II, on display at the Hall of the Heroes of the Flying Tigers in Anren Town, southwest China's Sichuan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese museum preserves enduring legacy of Flying Tigers" (Xinhua/Xue Chen)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-MUSEUM-FLYING TIGERS-LEGACY (CN)

(230926) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows exhibits at the Hall of the Heroes of the Flying Tigers in Anren Town, southwest China's Sichuan Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Chinese museum preserves enduring legacy of Flying Tigers" (Xinhua/Xue Chen)

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Egypt supports UN efforts to solve Yemeni crisis: FM

STORY: Egypt supports UN efforts to solve Yemeni crisis: FM DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of the meeting 3. various of the exterior of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said on Monday that Egypt is committed to supporting the role of the United Nations in resolving the Yemeni crisis. Shoukry made the remarks during his meeting in the Egyptian capital of Cairo with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. During the meeting, Shoukry stressed the importance of an inclusive political process for all parties that preserves Yemen's unity and stability. He also stressed Egypt's commitment to support the UN efforts towards seeking a political solution to the Yemeni crisis and alleviating the humanitarian sufferings of the Yemeni people. For his part, the UN envoy expressed his appreciat

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Egypt's famed library excels in restoring, preserving centuries-old manuscripts

STORY: Egypt's famed library excels in restoring, preserving centuries-old manuscripts DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Rare Books Restoration Unit 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DR. HOSSAM AHMED EL-DEEB, Head of the Department of Preservation and Environmental Control at the Manuscript Museum Department at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina 3. various of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Rare Books Restoration Unit STORYLINE: At the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library and cultural center in Alexandria, Egypt that stands as a symbol of the ancient city's intellectual legacy, a group of experts is working to revive the past. They are the members of the Rare Books Restoration Unit, a specialized team that restores and preserves rare documents, manuscripts, and books that date back hundreds of years. The restoration unit is equipped with a laboratory where the experts perform various tasks to repair the damaged or deteriorate

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Arab FMs meet to address Syrian crisis

STORY: Arab FMs meet to address Syrian crisis DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of the FMs 2. various of the press conference 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AYMAN SAFADI, Jordanian Foreign Minister STORYLINE: Foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt and Syria met on Monday to discuss a political solution to Syria's humanitarian, security and political crises. After a consultative meeting in Jordan's capital Amman, the ministers stressed the priority of ending the Syrian crisis through a political solution that preserves Syria's unity, cohesion and sovereignty. The political solution, they said, should contribute to the voluntary and safe return of refugees, the departure of illegal foreign forces from Syria, and the restoration of the country's security and stability, according to a statement issued by Jordan's Foreign Ministry. A series of meetings will be held to follow up on talks aimed at resolving the Syrian crisis, i

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U.S. envoy Kennedy visits Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy takes a picture with her smartphone at the Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya on Oct. 9, 2014. The museum preserves the extensive holdings of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family.