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Imitation chrysanthemum production in western Japan

TANABE, Japan, April 6 Kyodo - Production of imitation chrysanthemum flowers is under way in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 6, 2026, ahead of a three-day annual festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine, starting on April 13. (Kyodo)

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Imitation chrysanthemum production in western Japan

Imitation chrysanthemum production in western Japan

Production of imitation chrysanthemum flowers is under way in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 6, 2026, ahead of a three-day annual festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine, starting on April 13.

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[Breaking News]Tanabata festival in Sendai

SENDAI, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run. (Kyodo)

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

Paper cranes folded by people wishing for the early reconstruction from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster in eastern Japan are hung in front of a department store in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

Paper cranes folded by people wishing for the early reconstruction from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster in eastern Japan are hung in front of a department store in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2025, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Summer Davos begins in China

Summer Davos begins in China

Chinese Premier Li Qiang (on screen) makes a speech during the World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, China, on June 25, 2025. About 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions that started the previous day.

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Summer Davos begins in China

Summer Davos begins in China

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Tianjin, China, on June 24, 2025. About 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions.

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Imitation chrysanthemum production peaks in western Japan

TANABE, Japan, April 3 Kyodo - Production of imitation chrysanthemum flowers peaks in the city of Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 3, 2025, ahead of a three-day annual festival at the Kumano Hongu Taisha, a World Heritage-listed shrine, starting on April 13. (Kyodo)

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Imitation chrysanthemum production peaks in western Japan

Imitation chrysanthemum production peaks in western Japan

Production of imitation chrysanthemum flowers peaks in the city of Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 3, 2025, ahead of a three-day annual festival at the Kumano Hongu Taisha, a World Heritage-listed shrine, starting on April 13.

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Imitation chrysanthemum production peaks in western Japan

Imitation chrysanthemum production peaks in western Japan

Production of imitation chrysanthemum flowers peaks in the city of Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 3, 2025, ahead of a three-day annual festival at the Kumano Hongu Taisha, a World Heritage-listed shrine, starting on April 13.

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Festival to wish for business success in Osaka

Festival to wish for business success in Osaka

Visitors pack Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 9, 2025, the opening day of the annual three-day Toka Ebisu Festival, where people pray to Ebisu, the deity of commerce, for business success.

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Festival to wish for business success in Osaka

Festival to wish for business success in Osaka

Visitors pack Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Osaka, western Japan, on Jan. 9, 2025, the opening day of the annual three-day Toka Ebisu Festival, where people pray to Ebisu, the deity of commerce, for business success.

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants rally their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants race their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Phearum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants race their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Phearum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants race their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Tanabata festival in Sendai

SENDAI, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2024, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run. (Kyodo)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

(240811) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during Anime Revolution convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. Anime Revolution is an annual anime convention in Western Canada, attracting over ten thousand cosplayers and anime fans to its three-day event. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

(240811) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cosplayers pose for photos during Anime Revolution convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. Anime Revolution is an annual anime convention in Western Canada, attracting over ten thousand cosplayers and anime fans to its three-day event. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

(240811) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during Anime Revolution convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. Anime Revolution is an annual anime convention in Western Canada, attracting over ten thousand cosplayers and anime fans to its three-day event. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

(240811) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during Anime Revolution convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. Anime Revolution is an annual anime convention in Western Canada, attracting over ten thousand cosplayers and anime fans to its three-day event. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

CANADA-VANCOUVER-ANIME REVOLUTION

(240811) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during Anime Revolution convention at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 10, 2024. Anime Revolution is an annual anime convention in Western Canada, attracting over ten thousand cosplayers and anime fans to its three-day event. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2024, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Tanabata festival in Sendai

Tanabata festival in Sendai

People walk under colorful streamers at a shopping arcade in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 6, 2024, as the annual Sendai Tanabata Festival begins for a three-day run.

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Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth

STORY: Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Summer Davos 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE, UN Resident Coordinator in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SABRINA TORGAN, PhageLab, Chile 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head, Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum STORYLINE: The 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, opened on Tuesday in the coastal city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province. Themed "Next Frontiers for Growth," the three-day meeting gathers over 1,700 representatives of the political, business, academic and media communities in more than 100 countries and regions. The call for strengthened partnership has rung clear at the Summer Davos as the world seeks new growth engines to propel a sluggish global economy. SOUNDBIT

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Summer Davos in China

Summer Davos in China

Photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the venue for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian in Liaoning Province, China. Known as the Summer Davos, the three-day event, beginning the same day, is expected to attract about 1,600 people from around the world.

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Summer Davos in China

Summer Davos in China

Photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows the venue for the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian in Liaoning Province, China. Known as the Summer Davos, the three-day event, beginning the same day, is expected to attract about 1,600 people from around the world.

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

(240615) -- PASAY CITY, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Art toys are seen at the 21st ToyCon PH 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 14, 2024. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading cards, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi movies, and other collectibles for fans of all ages. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

(240615) -- PASAY CITY, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People visit the 21st ToyCon PH 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 14, 2024. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading cards, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi movies, and other collectibles for fans of all ages. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

(240615) -- PASAY CITY, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Art toys are seen at the 21st ToyCon PH 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 14, 2024. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading cards, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi movies, and other collectibles for fans of all ages. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

(240615) -- PASAY CITY, June 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People pose for a photo at the 21st ToyCon PH 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 14, 2024. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading cards, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi movies, and other collectibles for fans of all ages. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

(240615) -- PASAY CITY, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 21st ToyCon PH 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 14, 2024. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading cards, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi movies, and other collectibles for fans of all ages. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

THE PHILIPPINES-PASAY CITY-TOY CONVENTION

(240615) -- PASAY CITY, June 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pose for a photo at the 21st ToyCon PH 2024 in Pasay City, the Philippines, on June 14, 2024. The annual ToyCon PH (Philippine Toys, Hobbies, and Collectibles Convention) is a three-day event showcasing various action figures, art toys, trading cards, cosplay, comic books, sci-fi movies, and other collectibles for fans of all ages. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

(240525) -- TORONTO, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during the 2024 Anime North in Toronto, Canada, on May 24, 2024. The annual three-day event kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

(240525) -- TORONTO, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during the 2024 Anime North in Toronto, Canada, on May 24, 2024. The annual three-day event kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

(240525) -- TORONTO, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cosplayers pose for photos during the 2024 Anime North in Toronto, Canada, on May 24, 2024. The annual three-day event kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

(240525) -- TORONTO, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during the 2024 Anime North in Toronto, Canada, on May 24, 2024. The annual three-day event kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

CANADA-TORONTO-ANIME NORTH

(240525) -- TORONTO, May 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cosplayer poses for photos during the 2024 Anime North in Toronto, Canada, on May 24, 2024. The annual three-day event kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL-JUNIOR

CANADA-TORONTO-CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL-JUNIOR

(240519) -- TORONTO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy participates in a circus workshop during Junior 2024 children's festival in Toronto, Canada, on May 18, 2024. As one of the largest children's festivals in Canada, this three-day annual event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL-JUNIOR

CANADA-TORONTO-CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL-JUNIOR

(240519) -- TORONTO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl participates in a circus workshop during Junior 2024 children's festival in Toronto, Canada, on May 18, 2024. As one of the largest children's festivals in Canada, this three-day annual event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL-JUNIOR

CANADA-TORONTO-CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL-JUNIOR

(240519) -- TORONTO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy plays with Lego bricks during Junior 2024 children's festival in Toronto, Canada, on May 18, 2024. As one of the largest children's festivals in Canada, this three-day annual event kicked off here on Saturday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

(240409) -- TORONTO, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cook makes food samples at the 2024 Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto, Canada, on April 9, 2024. Showcasing cutting-edge products and a wide range of food and drinks, the annual three-day event is held here from April 8 to April 10. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

(240409) -- TORONTO, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People line up to sample food at the 2024 Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto, Canada, on April 9, 2024. Showcasing cutting-edge products and a wide range of food and drinks, the annual three-day event is held here from April 8 to April 10. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

(240409) -- TORONTO, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos of an indoor plant-growing device at the 2024 Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto, Canada, on April 9, 2024. Showcasing cutting-edge products and a wide range of food and drinks, the annual three-day event is held here from April 8 to April 10. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

(240409) -- TORONTO, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People look at a pot at the 2024 Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto, Canada, on April 9, 2024. Showcasing cutting-edge products and a wide range of food and drinks, the annual three-day event is held here from April 8 to April 10. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

CANADA-TORONTO-2024 RESTAURANTS CANADA SHOW

(240409) -- TORONTO, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a dessert display case at the 2024 Restaurants Canada Show in Toronto, Canada, on April 9, 2024. Showcasing cutting-edge products and a wide range of food and drinks, the annual three-day event is held here from April 8 to April 10. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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Dutch capital holds annual coffee festival

STORY: Dutch capital holds annual coffee festival SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2024 STORYLINE: The Amsterdam Coffee Festival 2024 has returned to the Dutch capital for a three-day event that brings together industry professionals and enthusiasts. The festival, now in its eighth year, sees an array of activities including free tastings, interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and an international coffee competition. One of the highlights of the festival is the opportunity to sample and buy over 100 specialty coffees from renowned roasters across Europe. The festival runs from April 4 to 6 in Amsterdam. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240330) -- BEIJING, March 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A golden conure rubs against a man's cheek at the 2024 Spring Canadian Pet Expo in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on March 29, 2024. The three-day annual event kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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