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China: Striking Fire-Red Clouds Turn Sky Into Fiery Canvas

This is the breathtaking moment fiery red clouds swirled across the sky, creating a spectacular scene. Filmed on December 9, 2025, in Shanxi, China, the video shows glowing clouds rolling across the sky at sunset. Layers of clouds wrapped around the fading light, forming a vivid cloudscape that moved like breaking waves. Red and orange hues shifted continuously, giving the sky a dynamic, cinematic look as color spread across the horizon. The video ends with the clouds still rolling, as the glowing sky slowly fades.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 6

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 4

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 5

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 2

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 3

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

Tourists pose for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

This photo shows bundles of incense sticks placed at a courtyard in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist poses for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist poses for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist tries to make an incense stick in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager arranges incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager demonstrates how to make incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A tourist poses for photos amid bundles of incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager arranges incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager demonstrates how to make incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager arranges incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager arranges incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager puts a bundle of incense sticks onto a shelf in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Incense Sticks Traditional Making - Vietnam

A villager arranges incense sticks in Quang Phu Cau Village, Vietnam, March 24, 2025. Quang Phu Cau Village, 35 kilometers south of Hanoi, has a long tradition of making incense sticks. These incense sticks need to go through a dozens of processes, such as bamboo splitting, dyeing, powder wrapping and drying, to be made. When bundles of incense sticks are spread out in courtyards and fields for drying, its various colors like vermilion, bright yellow, indigo, emerald green and others form a spectacular scene, attracting many tourists and photographers. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

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China: Moment Of Iconic Canton Tower Struck By Lightning Captured

On August 29, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, a striking moment was captured during a stormy night. Under a slightly purple-tinted sky, a single bright lightning bolt suddenly struck, hitting the top of the iconic Canton Tower perfectly. The scene was both awe-inspiring and dramatic, with the lightning illuminating the dark sky as it connected with the tower, known as ""Xiao Man Yao"" (Slim Waist). Interestingly, Canton Tower is designed to function as a lightning rod, making the event a natural occurrence despite its spectacular appearance.

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China: Spectacular Scene Of Heavy Rainfall Captured From Mountaintops In Lishui, Zhejiang

On August 13, a fascinating scene was captured at a mountaintop in Jinyun, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, southeastern China. In the video, huge amounts of rain pour down from the clouds like a white waterfall, creating an appealing image.

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China: Spectacular Lightning Strike Illuminates Skies Over Urumqi

On July 31, 2024, residents of Urumqi in Xinjiang, northwest China, witnessed an extraordinary display of nature’s power. A massive lightning strike, preceded by several smaller flashes, lit up the night sky with an intense light that nearly turned it white. The final, most intense flash appeared to split the sky open and created a visual effect resembling a large spark in the distance. The dramatic scene was so vivid that the filmer, startled by the intensity, mistakenly thought there was a fire and quickly alerted her husband.

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China: Double Rainbow Graces Skies Over Xizhou Ancient Town In Yunnan

On June 15, 2024, the skies above Xizhou Ancient Town in Dali, Yunnan were adorned with a breathtaking sight: two vivid rainbows against a pale blue backdrop. The atmospheric conditions were perfect, casting a kaleidoscope of colors that radiated throughout the clouds, sculpted into various shapes by the light. The enchanting scene, reminiscent of a scene straight out of a comic book, captivated both locals and tourists alike, drawing them into the slow-paced, picturesque setting. This natural spectacle highlighted the timeless beauty of the area, making it a memorable destination for Chinese visitors.

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China: Spectacular Double Rainbow Adorns Skies In Lijiang, Yunnan

On June 16, 2024, a magnificent weather phenomenon graced the skies of Baisha ancient Town, Lijiang in Yunnan. On this sunny day with sparse clouds, the blue sky was beautifully enhanced by the appearance of two rainbows, creating a breathtaking view over the region. The scene perfectly captured the essence of Yunnan, often referred to as "South of the Colorful Clouds," living up to its poetic reputation. Local lore suggests that those who witness a rainbow will find good fortune, adding an auspicious note to this stunning natural display.

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Torch Festival in Sichuan, China

SICHUAN, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - People light torches to celebrate the Torch Festival at a Square in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2023. The Torch Festival has become the largest, the most spectacular scene, the largest number of participants, and the most national characteristics of the local traditional festivals, known as the "Oriental Carnival".

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Torch Festival in Sichuan, China

SICHUAN, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - People light torches to celebrate the Torch Festival at a Square in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2023. The Torch Festival has become the largest, the most spectacular scene, the largest number of participants, and the most national characteristics of the local traditional festivals, known as the "Oriental Carnival".

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Torch Festival in Sichuan, China

SICHUAN, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - People light torches to celebrate the Torch Festival at a Square in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2023. The Torch Festival has become the largest, the most spectacular scene, the largest number of participants, and the most national characteristics of the local traditional festivals, known as the "Oriental Carnival".

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Torch Festival in Sichuan, China

SICHUAN, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - People light torches to celebrate the Torch Festival at a Square in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2023. The Torch Festival has become the largest, the most spectacular scene, the largest number of participants, and the most national characteristics of the local traditional festivals, known as the "Oriental Carnival".

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Torch Festival in Sichuan, China

SICHUAN, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - People light torches to celebrate the Torch Festival at a Square in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2023. The Torch Festival has become the largest, the most spectacular scene, the largest number of participants, and the most national characteristics of the local traditional festivals, known as the "Oriental Carnival".

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Torch Festival in Sichuan, China

SICHUAN, CHINA - JULY 23, 2023 - People light torches to celebrate the Torch Festival at a Square in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 23, 2023. The Torch Festival has become the largest, the most spectacular scene, the largest number of participants, and the most national characteristics of the local traditional festivals, known as the "Oriental Carnival".

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Hundreds of buffaloes cross Jialing River in SW China

STORY: Hundreds of buffaloes cross Jialing River in SW China DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors watching buffalos crossing the Jialing River 2. various of buffalos crossing Jialing River STORYLINE: Peng'an County, Nanchong City Sichuan Province, SW China On Saturday morning, hundreds of water buffaloes competed to cross the Jialing River and reached the island to graze. This marks the beginning of the 2023 Jialing River Cattle Grazing Season series of local activities. Every year, from April to October, hundreds of water buffalo will march towards the river every morning in the Peng'an section of the river, swimming and foraging. Only when the sun sets will they return home. Whether in the morning or at sunset, the river water and the massive herd of buffaloes create a spectacular scene known as the "Hundred Buffaloes Crossing the River," which is a local natural ecological wonder. Xinhua News Agency correspondents rep

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Fantastic mythological artwork looms on resort path

YONAGO, Japan - A spectacular mythological scene drawn with special fluorescent paint looms at night when lit by black light on a coastal path at the Kaike hot spring resort in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 12, 2014, as part of an event linked to a myth set in the region.

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1 mln head of livestock en route to autumn pastures in China's Xinjiang

STORY: 1 mln head of livestock en route to autumn pastures in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: HEJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of pastures 2. various of sheep climbing over mountains 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAUB SURUNG, Local herdsman 4. various of livestock on the move STORYLINE: Over one million head of livestock in Hejing County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, have recently embarked on a journey of hundreds of kilometers to autumn pastures. The herds, stretching for several tens of kilometers, made a spectacular scene when they were driven through snowy mountains and canyons. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAUB SURUNG, Local herdsman "There are more than 300 sheep in our ranch. This spring, newborn lambs made us a handsome profit, because they were all delivered successfully. Today, we're going to move from summer pastures to autumn pastures." This year, herders in Hejing County began to transfer their livestock to autumn pastures

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Fantastic mythological artwork looms on resort path

YONAGO, Japan - A spectacular mythological scene drawn with special fluorescent paint looms at night when lit by black light on a coastal path at the Kaike hot spring resort in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 12, 2014, as part of an event linked to a myth set in the region. (Kyodo)