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Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (r), greets the President of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Serrano (l), during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (2r) and Queen Letizia (1r) during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the Fishermen's Guild on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI greets the locals during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Queen Letizia takes a photo with some neighbors during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (5r) and Queen Letizia (6r) during a visit to the town of Burela on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (5l) and Queen Letizia (2l), and the President of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Rueda (2r), during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Two men participate in the Fiesta de los Gancheros del Alto Tajo, August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held on the last weekend of August that commemorates the ancient activity of logging, which consisted of transporting and directing along the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guadalajara Celebrates The Alto Tajo Crocheters' Festival - Spain

Several people participate in the Alto Tajo Gancheros Festival on August 31, 2024, in Taravilla, Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The Fiesta Ganchera, or Fiesta de los Gancheros, is a cultural event held the last weekend of August that recalls the ancient activity of the "maderadas", which consisted of transporting and directing along the course of the river the pine trunks felled in the upper reaches of the Tagus to the Madrid town of Aranjuez, where they were used to build the various royal residences in the time of Philip II. The celebration has been declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) by the Government of Castilla-La Mancha, as well as Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. Photo by Rafael Martín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

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UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

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CHINA-HAINAN-DINGAN COUNTY-CHERRY TOMATO (CN)

(240403) -- DINGAN, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist picks cherry tomatoes during a picking activity in Tanli Village of Dingan County, south China's Hainan Province, April 3, 2024. Dingan County held a cherry tomato picking festival on Wednesday. Various activities were carried out to promote the cherry tomato planting industry and local tourism. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

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CHINA-LIAONING-DALIAN-CRUISE SHIP-RESUMPTION (CN)

(240310) -- DALIAN, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child presents gifts to a tourist from the Zuiderdam cruise ship at a local residence in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, March 10, 2024. On Sunday, a Zuiderdam cruise ship operated by the Holland America Line docked in the port city of Dalian in northeast China, marking the resumption of the Dalian terminal's international cruise shipping activity. This is the first international cruise ship to visit northeast China since the country announced the full resumption of international cruise ship transport to and from its ports in September 2023. It had been four years since the last international cruise ship was received by Dalian, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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China's Hubei promotes tourism in New Zealand's largest city

STORY: China's Hubei promotes tourism in New Zealand's largest city SHOOTING TIME: Nov, 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec, 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activity STORYLINE: China's central Hubei Province promoted its unique culture and tourism on Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Hubei is home to four UNESCO World natural and cultural heritage sites and thousands of tourist attractions, as tourism plays an important role in the provincial development, Chinese Vice Consul-General in Auckland Wang Junchao told the promotion show held in Auckland. Wang cited Wudang Mountain, Yellow Crane Tower, the birthplace of great patriotic poet Qu Yuan who had a deep influence on the Chinese literary circle, as some of Hubei's "shining cards". Hubei is also the birthplace of Taiji. With the spread of Chinese martial arts, Taiji culture becomes well known to the world, Wang said. Tourism exchange and cooperation is an important part of peopl

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU BAY-SANYA BAY-BEAUTIFUL BAY CASES (CN)

(230903) -- HAIKOU, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist experiences a water recreation activity in Sanya Bay of Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 30, 2023. In recent days, China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment released the second batch of beautiful bay cases, which listed 12 cases including Haikou Bay and Sanya Bay of Hainan. A case of beautiful bay should provide graceful seaside scenery, harmonious environment, and ecological products of high quality. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)