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An Indian girl performs acrobatics on a street in Mumbai. With some pots on her head and a bamboo pole in her hands, she is trying to maintain balance while walking on a rope stretched high over the ground, attracting passers-by to make money.
An Indian girl performs acrobatics by walking on the rope on a street in Mumbai, India, Feb. 3, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
An Indian girl performs acrobatics by walking on the rope on a street in Mumbai, India, Feb. 3, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)
An Indian girl performs acrobatics by walking on the rope on a street in Mumbai, India, Feb. 3, 2022. (Str/Xinhua) ■
For the first time in more than two years, an ocean liner has been berthed in Australia’s Sydney Harbour as the multi-billion-dollar cruise industry resumes business in Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW).
Cruise liner Pacific Explorer docks at Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, on April 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
Cruise liner Pacific Explorer docks at Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, on April 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
Cruise liner Pacific Explorer docks at Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, on April 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
Cruise liner Pacific Explorer docks at Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, on April 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)
Cruise liner Pacific Explorer docks at Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, on April 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei) ■
Wedding Week 2022 was held at a hotel in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo over the last weekend, which included bridal shows and related wedding events.
Renowned designers from India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka togethr showcased their collections at the exclusive wedding expo.
According to local media reports, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) recently said plans were underway to promote Sri Lanka as a safe wedding destination amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
A model presents a creation on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)
A model presents a creation on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
Models present creations on the Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)
Models present creations on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
A model presents a creation on the Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)
A model presents a creation on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
Models present creations on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
A model presents a creation on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
Models present creations on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
A model presents a creation on the Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)
A model presents a creation on the Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Tang Lu)
A model presents a creation on Wedding Week 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Feb. 19, 2022. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)
Source: Xinhua News
The Olympic flame has been extinguished, bringing down the curtain on the Beijing 2022 Winter Games, but the passion still lingers from the sports gala that has enlivened and inspired the world amid the pandemic.
Beijing 2022 has been a journey about both physical and human infrastructure: encompassing green construction and reuse of venues, and massive investment to fuel domestic participation in winter sports.
Here are some memorable moments from the closing ceremony.
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Fireworks illuminate the night sky during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- The cauldron during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (L) looks on as Mayor of Milan Giuseppe Sala (C) and Mayor of Cortina Gianpietro Ghedina wave the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Athletes of the delegation of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) jump during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Athletes parade during the closing ceremony of the 24th Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- The Milano-Cortina eight-minute show during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- The flag handover ceremony during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Children perform during the closing ceremony of the 24th Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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- Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, capital of China. (Image: Xinhua)
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