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Round-up Of Wild Horses In Spanish Festival
A man grabs a wild horse during the traditional round-up of wild horses in Sabucedo, north-western Spain Saturday July 7, 2012. The round-up and breaking-in of the wild horses, where the mainly young men of the village get a chance to demonstrate their skills, originates from the 16th century. <AP/NEWSis>…
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Jordanian Girl Lights Cauldron In Jerash Festival
A Jordanian girl carries the torch of the Festival during the opening ceremony of Jordan’s annual Jerash Festival, hosted in the ancient Greco-Roman city, 45 km north of Amman, on July 4, 2012. <Xinhua/Mohammad Abu Ghosh> news@theasian.asia
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Super Junior to Release 6th Album ‘Sexy, Free & Single’
S. Korean K-pop boy group Super Junior members pose for the media after a press conference for their 6th album in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Lee BH Named As Honorary Ambassador For Gwangju Biennale
Actor Lee Byung-hun is named an honorary ambassador for 2012 Gwangju Biennale from Gwangju Biennale Organizaton on Jun 21.,2012. <Photo=Gwangju Biennale Organization> new@theasian.asia
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Turkish Troupe Makes Human Net
The troupe of La Fura dels Baus company performs during a short preview for press in Istanbul on June 18, 2012. La Fura Dels Baus’ “Istanbul, Istanbul” on June 21 and 22 is part of a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). …
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Boat Race Becomes Multicultural Heritage in Vancouver
Rowers participate in the 24th Annual Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival and Race at False Creek in Vancouver, Canada, June 17, 2012. Created 24 years ago as a showcase of Vancouvers growing cultural diversity, this first-of-its-kind event has grown to become a grand celebration of Canada’s unique multicultural heritage…
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“Vietnam actively contributes to UNESCO’s operation”
Vietnam actively contributes to UNESCO’s operation, Vietnamese official HANOI, June 16 (Xinhua) — Vietnam has made active contributions to the operations of UNESCO in the country and the world, said Nguyen Thanh Son, Deputy Foreign Minister, Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO during the opening of the consultation…
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People Enjoy “Tomatina” In Colombia
People participate in the sixth annual tomato fight festival called “tomatina” in Sutamarchan, some 71 miles northeast of Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, June 10, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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Big Bang in Expo 2012
South Korean boy group Big Bang performs during a ceremony on the eve of the Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea, Friday, May 11, 2012. <AP/NEWSis> news@theasian.asia
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