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Trees on the Champs-Elysees in Paris turned into sparkling diamonds. Christmas garlands were solemnly lit here. The famous street was temporarily blocked for cars. In total, 400 trees are decorated with garlands. Now the entire two-kilometer street from the Place de la Concorde to the Place de l'Étoile, where the Arc de Triomphe rises, shines with lights. Tourist from India: "Great, wonderful. We come...

Twelve bright balloons take to the skies over the city of Pollachi in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The international hot air balloon festival is being held here for the 10th time. The weather is windy, but this is not a hindrance for the participants. Hot Air Balloon Pilot: "I've never been to India, it's my first time here. So it's something very special for me." Teams from eight countries participate...

The year 2025 was greeted in the world with grandiose light shows and fireworks. New Zealand and Australia were the first to enter the new year. In Auckland, New Zealand, fireworks were traditionally launched from the Sky Tower radio tower, which rises 328 meters. Australian Sydney welcomed the new year with the largest fireworks display in the history of the city with the effect of a golden waterfall from...

In Tokyo, light installations and holiday shows fill the city with Christmas cheer, despite the lack of religious connection to the holiday. In Taipei, a Christmas tree has been erected near Taipei 101 and an entertainment city has been organized, and in Nairobi, shopping malls are already sparkling with Christmas lights. In Dubai, Christmas markets and a giant Santa add to the festive flavor. European...

Christmas lights were lit in London. On the square near the Covent Garden shopping center, there is an 18-meter Christmas tree. She was raised in the UK. 30,000 light bulbs sparkle among the branches. The building itself is also decorated with garlands. And inside, giant bells froze under the ceiling, as if they were about to ring. The mall is always crowded. Tourists are attracted by the luxury shops,...

Celebration in Paris. The huge word "Thank you" shines at Notre Dame Cathedral. This is a message to everyone who helped revive the iconic landmark after the fire. And now, five years later, Notre Dame is open again. As world leaders, including Donald Trump, gathered inside, hundreds of Parisians came to watch the opening outside. : "I wanted to hear the bells. Notre Dame's life is encapsulated in the...

Flickering lights adorn the trees and buildings in Zagreb's historic center. The 15th annual Advent festival has started here. The mayor of the city opens the event, lighting a candle at the city fountain. Advent lasts four weeks before Christmas. Last year, it attracted more than 120,000 foreign visitors to Zagreb. In this, according to the city tourism department, hotels and other accommodation are...

Estonian artist Marianna Seiman crochets flowers, mushrooms and shells. The products are very realistic with small details. Marianne learned to crochet as a child. With age, she mastered various crafts: felting, sewing and making jewelry from polymer clay. But, in the end, the woman returned to crocheting. First I knitted brooches, then mushrooms, marine life and flowers. "The flowers became larger, I...

Trees on the Champs-Elysees in Paris turned into sparkling diamonds. Christmas garlands were solemnly lit here. The famous street was temporarily blocked for cars. In total, 400 trees are decorated with garlands. Now the entire two-kilometer street from the Place de la Concorde to the Place de l'Étoile, where the Arc de Triomphe rises, shines with lights. Tourist from India: "Great, wonderful. We come...

Five days a week, Athena Powell turns her garage in Perth into a temporary food warehouse to help those in need. Everything is free here. Athena Powell, Perth resident: "The movement has grown a lot, so many volunteers and so many people in need of help." It was her personal experience that prompted the Australian to start helping the people of Perth. Fresh products come from supermarkets and from...

The Christmas market at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest has been recognized as the best in Europe more than once. Here you can not only buy handicrafts, but also make a gastronomic journey. This year, almost 200 types of food and drinks are offered here. The official culinary curator of the fair is the famous Hungarian chef Lazar Kovács. He visits the market every day and goes around the stalls where...

Egyptian Omar Nok has become a social media celebrity as he has been posting stages of his unique journey from Egypt to Japan. He decided to get to the Land of the Rising Sun by any means, but not by plane. In the course of his journey, he used boats, trains, camels, and even hitchhiking. More than 750 thousand people have subscribed to his page on the social network during this time. Omar Nok,...

Age is not an obstacle to surfing - this is what the Brazilians decided to prove. 300 surfers over 50 years old gathered on the beach in Santos, in the state of São Paulo. Many of them became interested in this sport just a few years ago. The participants of the event also tried to break the world record for the number of people surfing at the same time. It was not possible to achieve the goal, since only...

These cute Christmas mice are just one of the products that stores hope will encourage shoppers to spend money this holiday season. From trinkets, wreaths and garlands to luxurious scented candles: companies showcase the latest trends at London's Spirit of Christmas fair. More than 600 retailers gathered here. Many expect that the upcoming holidays will bring more profit. Last year's holiday season was...

Every weekday for the past 30 years, Barbara Martinez has helped hundreds of seniors stay fit. She teaches energetic classes on Barcelona's popular beach. At the same time, she is already 88 years old. Does it for free. Its only condition is that all participants must be in bright clothes. Martinez began her career as a fitness instructor after early retirement at the age of 60. At first, in her free time,...

You can play giant Tetris these days in one of the entertainment centers in London. Such an interactive display appeared in honor of the 40th anniversary of the famous computer game. Alexandra Payne, an employee of the Outernet center: "We use an app that can be downloaded by scanning a QR code. The game will start on your phone, and you can move the shapes in real time directly on the screen. You can play...

The 7th NTD International Piano Competition kicked off in New York at the Kaufmann Music Center. 16 participants from nine countries gathered here to show their skills. Everyone submits two selected works based on the requirements of the competition committee. They should include compositions by classical composers such as Bach and Paganini. The young participants also showed impressive skills. Wei Wu had...

Cinderella, spider and hot dogs - there is a lot to see in Tompkins Square Park in New York today. Dozens of dogs with their owners participate in a costume parade dedicated to Halloween. The owners tried to come up with the most amazing outfits for shaggy pets. Among the participants are both music lovers and sports fans. In the owner of the dog: "His name is Gremlin. He is wearing a T-shirt of (former...

In Rio de Janeiro, 2,000 runners helped collect food for the poor. There are still two months before Christmas, and everyone is already preparing for the holiday. A race was dedicated to the upcoming celebration, and a charity one. Citizen Action, a local non-profit organization, is raising money for groceries for low-income Brazilian families. According to statistics, last year, 64 million Brazilians...

If a tourist in Rome wants to make a wish and come back here again, then he just needs to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. As the legend goes, you need to do this while standing with your back to the fountain and throwing a coin over your left shoulder. Millions of tourists do this every year. But where does all this money go? For more than 15 years, thanks to an agreement with Rome, the Catholic...

Two rescued southern sea otters make their debut at the New York Aquarium. These orphaned females were found off the coast of California when they were still cubs. They decided to take the sea otters. At first, marine predators lived in different zoos. Now their permanent home will be the New York Aquarium. Southern sea otters live on the coast of California. Once the population of these animals was in...

During the hot summer months, cities heat up to unprecedented temperatures. Due to the lack of greenery, so-called "heat islands" are formed there, which are much hotter than in rural areas. Now German inventors have created special oases that will help reduce the temperature. A Frankfurt-based startup has developed an architectural solution for urban landscaping. Its vertical landscaping system includes...

In Hong Kong, the number of pandas tripled thanks to the birth of two cubs, brother and sister, on August 15. Before that, only two pandas lived in the city, which did not give offspring. The new addition was the first panda birth in Hong Kong, which aroused great interest among locals. The mother of the cubs, 19-year-old Ying Ying, and her partner Le Le were donated by China in 2007. Ying Ying became...

This hairdressing salon in Brisbane, Australia, is made for people with very curly hair. Here they can easily cope even with such hair as Africans. Hairdresser and stylist Pat has been specializing in curly hair for 13 years. The choice is understandable, since she herself has such hair. Pat's career began in Brazil. Last year, the woman moved to Australia. Pat Dionyzio, hairdresser-stylist: "When I...

Frenchman Com Girardot jumped into the water from a cliff 44 meters high. At the same time, the speed of the fall reached 106 kilometers per hour. So the athlete set a new world record for "jumps of death". This is a very dangerous trick, and it cannot be performed without special training. Girardot made a jump near the city of Aldeaquemada in Spanish Andalusia. Next to the rock is the Simbarra...

An enchanting performance played out in the sky over Finnish Lapland. It seemed to be covered with a huge curtain in the form of the northern lights. This atmospheric phenomenon was captured by a photographer from the town of Sodankylä. At the same time, it was possible to capture a bright red glow, which is rare. It could be seen at about midnight local time. The aurora borealis began as soon as it...

It was still October, and snowflakes swirled on Regent Street in London. So far, this is not real snow, but winter, and therefore Christmas, is coming. At least, that's what Hamleys, the world's oldest toy store, thinks. Keane Herman, General Store Manager: "It's never too early for Christmas. We start talking about Christmas in January. As soon as one Christmas is over, we are already thinking about...

Thousands of lights flash and soon go out in the night sky over Seoul. The city hosts the International Fireworks Festival. Teams of the best pyrotechnicians from South Korea, Japan and the United States staged a grandiose light show. A few hours before the performance, the audience took the best seats in the city park overlooking the Hangang River. Each team of pyrotechnicians has prepared its own show,...

It has long been known that dolphins love to play. They chase each other, perform acrobatic stunts in the water and jump over its surface. And now Italian scientists have found out that dolphins can also smile. Of course, these sea creatures do not have such lively facial expressions as, for example, dogs or monkeys. Dolphins simply open their mouths, or, as it is also called, their beaks. Scientists...

Thousands of New Zealanders broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people performing haku – a ceremonial Maori war dance. The event was held in Auckland at the largest stadium in New Zealand, Eden Park. The participants came to take away the record from France. She installed it in 2014. The exact number of participants is still being calculated. At the same time, a representative of...