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US: Vibrant Aurora Display Visible Across Northern Maine

A Northern Lights display was visible in Masardis, Maine, on Saturday, January 10.

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

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Erbil Celebrates New Year Amid Ancient Citadel - Iraq

Erbil’s ancient Citadel stands in the foreground as a bustling city celebrates New Year's Eve in Shar Park. Erbil, Iraq, December 24, 2025. Erbil’s ancient Citadel overlooks a vibrant celebration in Shar Park as the city prepares for the New Year. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Celebrates New Year Amid Ancient Citadel - Iraq

Erbil’s ancient Citadel stands in the foreground as a bustling city celebrates New Year's Eve in Shar Park. Erbil, Iraq, December 24, 2025. Erbil’s ancient Citadel overlooks a vibrant celebration in Shar Park as the city prepares for the New Year. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Celebrates New Year Amid Ancient Citadel - Iraq

Erbil’s ancient Citadel stands in the foreground as a bustling city celebrates New Year's Eve in Shar Park. Erbil, Iraq, December 24, 2025. Erbil’s ancient Citadel overlooks a vibrant celebration in Shar Park as the city prepares for the New Year. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Pet Leopard Gecko Nibbles Shed Skin

A video from December 3, 2025, in Guangdong, China, shows a pet leopard gecko calmly eating its shed skin after a routine molt. The gecko gently tugged at the thin, translucent layer with quick bites, revealing brighter, fresh scales beneath. Leopard geckos typically shed every two to four weeks, and the video ends with the reptile finishing the last piece before settling down with its newly vibrant skin.

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Hipodroomi depvelopment

09.11.2025. Tallinn. Hipodroomi depvelopment is under construction. The Hipodroomi development is a large-scale mixed-use project transforming the historic horse racing area into a modern urban district. It will feature residential buildings, offices, retail spaces, and green areas, creating a vibrant community hub. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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Hipodroomi depvelopment

09.11.2025. Tallinn. Hipodroomi depvelopment is under construction. The Hipodroomi development is a large-scale mixed-use project transforming the historic horse racing area into a modern urban district. It will feature residential buildings, offices, retail spaces, and green areas, creating a vibrant community hub. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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Hipodroomi depvelopment

09.11.2025. Tallinn. Hipodroomi depvelopment is under construction. The Hipodroomi development is a large-scale mixed-use project transforming the historic horse racing area into a modern urban district. It will feature residential buildings, offices, retail spaces, and green areas, creating a vibrant community hub. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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US: Autumn Colors Light Up New England

Autumn colors are peaking across New England, including Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Visitors and locals alike are capturing the seasonal foliage, showcasing vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows in forests, parks, and scenic landscapes.

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US: Autumn Colors Light Up New England 2

Autumn colors are peaking across New England, including Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Visitors and locals alike are capturing the seasonal foliage, showcasing vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows in forests, parks, and scenic landscapes.

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vladivostok Glass Beach Views - Russia

This photo taken on on October 5, 2025 shows a view of Glass Beach in Vladivostok, Russia. Located in Ussuri Bay on the outskirts of Vladivostok, Glass Beach was once a dumping site for discarded glassware. After decades of being washed by the sea, the glass fragments have been polished into smooth, colorful pebbles, creating a vibrant shoreline that attracts large number of tourists. Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

An aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk gorge in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Li Renzi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Issyk Gorge in Almaty Region - Kazakshta

This photo taken with a mobile phone on Oct. 4, 2025 shows the autumn scenery of the Issyk lake in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. The Issyk gorge and Issyk lake, located in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, are famous tourist destinations. The beautiful lake, majestic snow-capped mountains and gorge, and vibrant foliage collectively paint an idyllic autumn landscape here. Photo by Zhao Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Circassian Dances Celebrate Aleppo Citadel Reopening - Syria

A female guitarist performs on stage against a vibrant backdrop during the reopening of the historic Aleppo Citadel, combining modern rhythms with local traditions in a celebration of post-war cultural revival. Aleppo, Syria on September 28, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian Kalbeliya Gypsy Dancers Performs - India

Indian Kalbeliya gypsy dancers Performs during the "World Tourism Day" celebration at the Desert of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India on September 27, 2025. Kalbeliya refers to both a nomadic community of traditional snake-catchers in Rajasthan, India, and a vibrant folk dance performed by this community, also known as the "Snake Charmer Dance" or "Sapera Dance". The dance, which features serpentine movements, traditional instruments like the pungi (snake charmer's pipe), and colorful attire, is a significant part of the Kalbelia tribe's oral history and cultural heritage, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM