A bee is seen feeding on a flower at a park in Islamabad, Pakistan
Photo taken on March 3, 2013 shows a bee feeding on a flower in a public park in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan. <Xinhua/NEWSis/Sadia Sehar>
An injured Imperial Eagle goes through flying training at a park near Tel Aviv
An injured Eastern Imperial Eagle fly’s, right, tethered by a 70 meter long line tied up to its legs in an open field at Ariel Sharon Park, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, March 3, 2013. The Imperial Eagle was unable to fly after being injured a few months ago and remains under care at the […]
A couple enjoys intimate conversation under the plum blossoms in Nanjing
Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2013 shows people enjoy the scenery of plum blossoms at the “plum blossom mountain” scenic spot in Nanjing, capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province. Plum blossoms began to bloom as temperature rised in Jiangsu. Photo taken on Feb. 27, 2013 shows a couple enjoy the scenery of plum blossoms at […]
Violinist Jenny Bae launches a classical crossover album
Jenny Bae, one of the distinguished violinists in the world, came up with a classical crossover album blending contemporary favorites with traditional Korean instruments. Bae is giving her fans a unique opportunity to be a part of this new album as she will be producing the record via the crowdfunding platform called ‘Kickstarter project.’ For […]
Pakistani Kushti wrestlers warm up before daily training session in Lahore
Pakistani Kushti wrestlers warm up before attending their daily training session, at a wrestling club in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Kushti, an Indo-Pakistani form of wrestling, is several thousand years old and is a national sport in Pakistan. Pakistani Kushti wrestlers warm up in the ring before fighting as part of their daily […]
People stage colorful parade to celebrate Buddhist festival in Colombo
A Sri Lankan man dressed in traditional clothes carries a statue of Lord Buddha during the annual Buddhist festival of Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. The procession is the most elegant religious and cultural pageant to be held in Colombo and has secured an important place in attracting tourists. A […]
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men celebrate Purim Festival near Tel Aviv, Israel
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish boy wears a costume while celebrating the Purim festival at a synagogue in the town of Bnei Brak near Tel Aviv, Israel, late Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. The Jewish holiday of Purim commemorates the Jews’ salvation from genocide in ancient Persia, as recounted in the Book of Esther which is read in […]
People dance in celebration of Chinese Lantern Festival in Malacca, Malaysia
Malaysians perform lion and dragon dances to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Malacca, Malaysia, on Feb. 24, 2013. Malaysians perform lion dance to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival in Malacca, Malaysia, on Feb. 24, 2013. <Xinhua/Chong Voon Chung>
A man competes in Kalavayal race during post-harvest festival in Kakoor, India
A man participates in the “Kakkoor Kalavayal” race during post-harvest festival in Kakkoor, around 30 km from Kochi, India, Feb. 18, 2013. <Xinhua/Stringer>
Tibetan residents celebrate Shangju Festival in Sichuyan Province, China
People of the Tibetan ethnic group perform at the Shangjiu Festival in Baoxing County, southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Feb. 18, 2013. The residents of Tibetan ethnic group in Baoxing on Monday celebrated the annual Shangjiu Festival, which means the 9th day of Chinese Lunar New Year, to express the respect to the heaven. People of […]
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