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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A banner in support of Palestine on the facade of the Barcelona City Hall during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (c), during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (c), during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A banner in support of Palestine on the facade of the Barcelona City Hall during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

A group of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Castellers day of La Merce Celebrations - Barcelona

Dozens of people during the 'Castellers' day of the La Mercè festival, in Sant Jaume square, on September 28, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The 'Castellers' day of La Mercè is one of the most emblematic events of Barcelona's main festival, recognized by UNESCO, where several colles raise spectacular human towers in Sant Jaume square. The event brings together hundreds of participants and spectators, showing tradition, teamwork and Catalan culture. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian Open 2024 begins in Melbourne

STORY: Australian Open 2024 begins in Melbourne SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:22 LOCATION: MELBOURNE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of spectators and the stadium STORYLINE: The 2024 Australian Open officially began on Sunday at Melbourne Park Stadium as scheduled, and will run for 15 days until Jan. 28. This year's Australian Open attracted many spectators. People lined up at tram stations leading to Melbourne Park early in the morning, and the entrance of the stadium was crowded with people. To cope with the high temperature, the organizers have installed cooling devices in several places outside the venue. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Melbourne, Australia. (XHTV)

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(1)Dozens of baseball fans involved in skirmish

GIFU, Japan - Policemen stand on guard as dozens of baseball fans involved in a skirmish refuse to leave Nagaragawa stadium in the city of Gifu on June 11 after a game between the Hanshin Tigers and the Chunichi Dragons. A substance resembling tear gas was thrown into a passage way from the stands, causing several spectators to have sore throats and to feel sick.

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Dog Halloween parade held in Los Angeles

STORY: Dog Halloween parade held in Los Angeles DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of dogs participating in the parade 2. various of the parade STORYLINE: The 21st Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade was held on Sunday at Marina Vista Park in Long Beach, southern California, the United States. More than 450 dogs dressed in Halloween costumes, accompanied by costumed people, participated in this year's 45-minute parade. The march down the red carpet is free to watch and the annual parade drew several thousand spectators. The traditional event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returned in 2021. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Los Angeles, U.S. (XHTV)

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Women riders integrated into Moroccan equestrian art

STORY: Women riders integrated into Moroccan equestrian art DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:09 LOCATION: Rabat CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the equestrian art STORYLINE: Heritage of an old warrior tradition, the "Tbourida," Moroccan equestrian art, also known as "fantasia," is no longer a male tradition. In the town of Mohamadia, six kilometers south of the Moroccan capital Rabat, summer festivities kicked off. This year, a group of female riders with their chief Amal participate in these festivities in Mohamadia. They are accepted, applauded, and integrated into this tradition which has remained for several centuries masculine par excellence. Very popular in the countryside, this spectacular cavalry charge which ends in a synchronized shot is associated with summer festivities and especially after the harvest season. Each year, thousands of enthusiastic spectators attend these grandiose shows during the most important equestrian festival in the country. Xinhua News Agency correspond

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2022 French Summer Solstice Music Festival celebrated in Paris

STORY: 2022 French Summer Solstice Music Festival celebrated in Paris DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:30 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the festivalSOUNDBITE 1 (French): AudienceSOUNDBITE 2 (French): AudienceSOUNDBITE 3 (French): AudienceSOUNDBITE 4 (French): Audience STORYLINE: For the 40th anniversary of the Music Festival, an exceptional concert was organized by the Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday, bringing together 2,000 spectators in the main courtyard of the Elysee Palace. President Emmanuel Macron spoke this Tuesday evening on several themes in front of artists and spectators. The Orchestre de Paris and its musical director Klaus Meckley gave a free concert on June 21 at 10 p.m. to mark the 40th anniversary of the Fete de la Musique. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): Audience "The concert was really special and very rare. It was impressive to be under the glass pyramid of the Louvre. The Paris Symphony Orchestra, in particular, is very famous, beyond belief, and we en

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(1)Dozens of baseball fans involved in skirmish

GIFU, Japan - Policemen stand on guard as dozens of baseball fans involved in a skirmish refuse to leave Nagaragawa stadium in the city of Gifu on June 11 after a game between the Hanshin Tigers and the Chunichi Dragons. A substance resembling tear gas was thrown into a passage way from the stands, causing several spectators to have sore throats and to feel sick. (Kyodo)

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Thai artists hold charity concert for quake victims in Japan, Ecuador

Thai actor Chanon Rikulsurakan (C) asks for donations at a charity concert in Bangkok on April 23, 2016 to help victims of the recent devastating earthquakes in Japan and Ecuador. More than 50 Thai artists performed in the "Sing for Friends" event where several hundred spectators turned out. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo