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Japan

Watch: Worshippers dust the statue of Buddha ahead of festival

On Wednesday morning, priests conducted a ceremony to temporarily remove the Buddha's soul from the statue

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Families enjoy a bout of box cart racing in La Paz

Hundreds of children and parents who are still young at heart took to the streets of La Paz for a bout of box cart racing on Sunday (July 28)

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North Africa’s first tattoo school revives an old tradition in Tunisia

The National School of Tattooing, which opened its doors in Tunisia in January, is the only one of its kind in North Africa.

Russia

Watch: Russians compete in grass scything contest

Traditional tools came to the fore in Russia at the weekend with the holding of an annual scything competition.

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Portugal

Blooming marvellous: Flower-decorated trays light up Portugal festival

Traditionally, men walk alongside the female tray-carriers but are only expected to help share the load if there is an accident and the carrier requires assistance

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Tray-carrying festival in Portuguese town keeps up Christian tradition

More than 700 women carrying heavy-flower-decorated trays took part in the traditional Trays Festival around the historic town of Tomar

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Dubai’s top home-grown eats and boutiques

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You’ll find the world’s best-known brands in plentiful supply in the city, but these are the restaurants and shops that are unique to Dubai.

World

Why is honey in Oman creating a business buzz?

In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next.

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Urban fly fishing is reeling in anglers to Dubai

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Normally known for its skyscrapers and hotels, Dubai now houses the first urban fly fishing experience in the Middle East. Check it out in this feature of Adventures.

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Dubai’s top Emirati restaurants

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An introduction to both the traditional and contemporary food of the United Arab Emirates – and the best places in Dubai to taste it.

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Akie Abe and Melania Trump enjoy flute concert at Akasaka Palace

Melanie Trump and Akie Abe attended a cultural event at the Akasaka Palace on Sunday during Trump's four-day official visit to Japan.

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U.S. Naval Academy first-years attempt annual greased climb

Members of U.S. Naval Academy's first-year class tested their ingenuity, perseverance and ability to work together as they attempted to scale a granite obelisk coated with a thick layer of vegetable shortening.

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How foodies should break their Ramadan fast

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Musabbeh Al Kaabi, the first Emirati chef in the world, shows Euronews how he prepares Iftar, the evening meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan.

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Michelin-star chef Michael Mina shares recipe for success

During a visit to the UAE, celebrity chef Michael Mina talks to Euronews about his colourful career and how his cuisine is going back to his North African roots.

World

Sweet stories: Popular desserts in the Middle East explained

In the Middle East and North Africa, homemade sweets and confectionary are gestures of welcome and celebration.

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Tourists witness Japanese traditional fishing season` opening

Tourists gathered at the Nagara River in central Japan on Saturday to witness the season's opening of traditional fishing using trained waterfowl.

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Keeping tradition alive in Dubai

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Tourists are flocking to Dubai to experience the traditional Bedouin culture.

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Japan's new emperor performs first ritual since accession to throne

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday performed a Shinto ritual at the Imperial Palace to report to imperial family gods the plans for the main ceremonies of his succession later this year.

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Tattoos made with ancestral techniques

The traditional culture of indigenous tattoos in Taiwan had almost disappeared after decades of being banned by the first Japanese colonists and later by the Chinese Nationalist government.

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Orthodox Christians in Moscow prepare for Easter celebrations

Russian Orthodox believers came to Vysokopetrovsky Monastery in Moscow on Saturday on the eve of Easter to prepare for the holiest day in the Orthodox church calendar.