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Gabon's traditional mask trade

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:31 PM PST

Gabon is rich in folklore and mythology. The country had a primarily oral tradition until the spread of literacy in the 21st century.

German carolers sing to help children

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:27 PM PST

On Friday, about 1,800 carolers gathered in the city of Wuerzburg in South Germany for the annual "Three Kings Initiative" fundraising campaign.

Shanghai stages comic operas

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:26 PM PST

Shanghai is welcoming another opera season. With the New Year approaching, all the shows are drumming up the festive good mood. Comic operas to be staged include "Don Juan", "Carmen" and "Barber of Seville." But comic does not always mean funny.

Beijing exhibits earliest photos of China

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 07:00 PM PST

Here in the capital, an exhibition of the earliest photographs about China is being shown in the country for the first time.

Belize Zoo's works to save Jaguar

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:34 PM PST

It's been called one of the best small zoos in the world. The Belize Zoo is in the thick jungle near Belmopan, a region known for its efforts to save the jaguar.

Paint your way out of slums

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:34 PM PST

Terron Coloreado is a deprived neighborhood in Cali, Colombia. It's usually seen as a violent slum. The neighborhoods are neglected by the government and surrounding communities. But one organization is trying to make a difference, one house at a time.

Recycled orchestra brings hope to children in slum

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:33 PM PST

Change your stereotype that only rubbish and a high crime rate are found in slums! An orchestra has been born in a Paraguayan slum built on a landfill. The orchestra and their music are changing the community from the bottom up.

Equator monument in Ecuador

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:32 PM PST

Ecuador is a small country in South America. The name means "Equator" in Spanish. And that makes it a favorite destination for geography enthusiasts, along with its tropical wonders.

"Airworthiness test" conducted for New Year's Eve confetti

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:30 PM PST

In preparation for the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, organizers have conducted an "air worthiness test" of the confetti that will be dropped at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.

China Film & TV Exhibition opens

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:25 PM PST

With 2013 around the corner, this year's last major cultural event has opened its doors in Beijing. Gathering various media elites, it's a market showcasing the best new domestic and international media products up for offer.

24th photo contest ends entries

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:19 PM PST

In recent years, China has become the fastest growing market for global camera manufacturers.

Beijing exhibits earliest photos of China

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:18 PM PST

Here in the capital, an exhibition of the earliest photographs about China is being shown in the country for the first time.

Flour fight casts powder on Spain

Posted: 30 Dec 2012 05:28 PM PST

Spain is in a war of flour. Chaos ruled in the southeastern Spanish town of Ibi, as residents took part in the annual flour fight.

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