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Now playing Next no comment Star Wars fans in Taiwan mark 'May the 4th' in costumes Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th' 04/05/2022
Now playing Next See Explore a galaxy far, far away at largest Star Wars fan exhibition Over 600 Star Wars items collected by superfans of the franchise are on display at 'The Fans Strike Back, the largest Star Wars fan exhibition ever 04/05/2022
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Now playing Next world news 'May the 4th be with you': How to celebrate Star Wars Day Star Wars fans around the world have been celebrating the stellar occasion since 'a long time ago'. 04/05/2021
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Now playing Next world news David Prowse: British actor who played Darth Vader dies aged 85 A former weightlifter and bodybuilder, Prowse became a film icon for portraying the imposing physical figure of Vadar in the sci-fi franchise. 29/11/2020
Now playing Next world news May the 4th be with you: Marking Star Wars day amid COVID-19 lockdown Star Wars day is marked every year on the May 4, taking from the much-loved movie franchise catchphrase "may the force be with you" - and will be marked around the world amid lockdown. 04/05/2020
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