Cherry blossom festival kicks off in Jinan

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

UNESCO recognizes festival's promotion of harmony

China Daily

Children perform a dragon dance at a kindergarten in Xianju county, Zhejiang province, on Jan 18 to welcome Spring Festival. On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of their traditional new year — on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Reacting to the UNESCO honor, Foreign Ministry …

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1 month ago

Huangyan Orange Festival opens in Taizhou

China Daily

The Huangyan Orange Festival begins in Huangyan district, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 16. The Huangyan Orange Festival was inaugurated at the China Citrus Expo Park in Huangyan district, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, on Nov 16. The event highlighted the accomplishments of the China Huangyan Orange Germplasm Source Research Center through various activities, including the selection of high-quality oranges, a technological …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chrysanthemums bloom at Qingdao's Zhongshan Park

China Daily

The 40th Zhongshan Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition is a cherished event in Qingdao's Shinan district and has opened its doors free of charge from Oct 26 to mid-November. This year's exhibition, which combines art, cultural tourism, commerce, and popular science, features over 300 varieties and more than 30,000 pots of chrysanthemums. It builds upon the popularity of shaped chrysanthemums from previous …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Annual red leaf festival kicks off in Shandong's Zibo

China Daily

The annual red leaf festival kicks off at Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area on Oct 11, allowing tourists to enjoy the unique fall foliage of Zibo, Shandong province. The annual red leaf festival kicked off at Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area on Oct 11, allowing tourists to enjoy the unique fall foliage of Zibo, Shandong province. The red leaves of Hongye Shiyan …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Yangquan blooms with National Day floral displays

China Daily

The 3D flower sculpture at Nanshan Park. As National Day approaches, Yangquan in North China's Shanxi province bursts with vibrant floral displays, infusing the streets with festive cheer. At the city center park, floral displays at the west entrance and east artificial lake are alive with marigolds, torch cockscomb, and balsam. A themed floral bed celebrating National Day, with palettes …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Rich Heritage of Qilu Redwood Culture Festival

China Daily

The 10th Qilu Redwood Culture Festival in Jinan showcases the rich heritage of Chinese redwood furniture and promotes its preservation and development. The festival features traditional exhibitions, workshops, and activities for enthusiasts and visitors to learn about the art and culture of redwood furniture. The event aims to elevate redwood culture to new heights, preserving and promoting the cultural heritage …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korean visitors explore Jinan through photo exhibition

China Daily

A photo exhibition and city promotional event of Jinan took place at the Suwon Convention Center in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on Sept 12. In his opening remarks, Lee Pil Geun, chairman of the Suwon Convention Center, noted that since Suwon and Jinan established their sister city relationship in 1993, he had visited Jinan multiple times as a government official. Many …

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3 months ago

Jinfeng district holds Yellow River Chorus Festival

China Daily

The Yinchuan Yellow River Chorus Festival kicked off at the China Flower Expo Garden in Jinfeng district, Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region on Thursday. The Yinchuan Yellow River Chorus Festival at the China Flower Expo Garden in Jinfeng district, Yinchuan Titled “Frontier Lake City • Charming Jinfeng”, this year's chorus festival centered on the integration of culture and tourism, exploring …

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3 months ago

Jinan sees tourism boom during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday

China Daily

Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province, saw a boom in tourism during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept 15 to 17. According to statistics from the Jinan municipal bureau of culture and tourism, as of Sept 17, 30 key scenic spots monitored in the city saw nearly 1.18 million visits by tourists during the holiday, generating a revenue totaling …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Grape festival to boost rural tourism in Qingdao's Dazeshan

China Daily

The 38th Dazeshan Grape Festival is set to open on Sept 7 in Qingdao. The 38th Dazeshan Grape Festival will open on Sept 7 in Dazeshan town, Pingdu city in Qingdao, and will run until late October. By delving into the cultural significance of Dazeshan grapes, planning grape tourism routes, and creating themed itineraries, high-end boutique gifts will be developed …

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4 months, 1 week ago

2024 Jinan Festival of Springs takes spotlight

China Daily

The 2024 Jinan Festival of Springs kicks off in front of the Chaoran Pavilion by Daming Lake in Jinan on Aug 8. The 2024 Jinan Festival of Springs was kicked off in front of the Chaoran Pavilion by Daming Lake in Jinan on Aug 8. The opening ceremony of the 2024 Jinan Festival of Springs features diverse performances. The audience …

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5 months ago

Top 5 cultural festivals around the world you need to visit for a wholesome travel experience

Hindustan Times

Tourists often fall prey to the passive sightseeing of mainstream tourist destinations. Experience the pulse of the places you visit through their cultural festivals, and make movie-like memories from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara to Coco. Around the world, beyond the top Google-searched destinations, around the world lies a myriad of cultural festivals that bare the country's soul. This is the …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

6 months, 1 week ago

Rare bicolor water lilies blossom in Anji park

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Jun 14, 2024 A bicolored water lily is seen at Anji Longshan Park, Huzhou, Zhejiang province. Several bicolored water lilies have recently unfurled their petals at Anji Longshan Park, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of red and yellow hues against the lush, dark green lotus leaves. The park initially planted water lilies in 2021, covering a sprawling area …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Guiyang sees tourism boom during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

China Daily

This year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday lasted from June 8-10. As of June 9, the number of inbound travel bookings to Guiyang increased by 206 percent year-on-year, while the number of local travel bookings increased by 21 percent. Ctrip, an online travel agency in China, released its 2024 Dragon Boat Festival Travel Report on June 10, revealing that Guiyang, capital …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qinghai unveils cultural tourism promotion event in Jinan

China Daily

A captivating performance featuring Qinghai's unique dance and music showcases the province's rich cultural heritage. On June 2, the 2024 Qinghai Cultural Tourism Promotion Event was held in Jinan, Shandong province. Over 60 cultural tourism enterprises from Qinghai province showcased their unique offerings, encompassing an array of specialties from Qinghai, including distinctive agricultural and livestock products, time-honored handicrafts, tantalizing cuisine, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Qinghai unveils cultural tourism promotion event in Jinan

China Daily

A captivating performance featuring Qinghai's unique dance and music showcases the province's rich cultural heritage. On June 2, the 2024 Qinghai Cultural Tourism Promotion Event was held in Jinan, Shandong province. Over 60 cultural tourism enterprises from Qinghai province showcased their unique offerings, encompassing an array of specialties from Qinghai, including distinctive agricultural and livestock products, time-honored handicrafts, tantalizing cuisine, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Travel boom expected as Dragon Boat Festival draws near

China Daily

A staff member works at a workshop of a wooden boat manufacturing enterprise in Zhuhong Wooden Boat Cultural Industry Park, Xinghua city, Jiangsu province, May 19, 2024. Short-distance destinations with the vibe of traditional Chinese culture have seen a surge in bookings with the approach of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which in 2009 became the first Chinese holiday to …

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7 months ago

Changle Watermelon Festival celebrates sweet success in Weifang

China Daily

The Changle Watermelon Festival took place in Changle county, Weifang, Shandong province, on May 18. Serving as a major platform for showcasing new watermelon varieties and innovative cultivation techniques and facilitating trade and cooperation, this year's festival featured 11 exciting events, attracting over 300 watermelon varieties from across the country. The highlight of the festival was the China "Good Watermelon" …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cherry-picking festival to delight visitors in Qingdao

China Daily

Laoshan district has a long history of cherry cultivation, boasting a wide variety of cherry species known for their excellent quality in terms of color, shape, and taste. The 2024 Qingdao Cherry Festival and the Beizhai Cherry Festival will kick off in Beizhai sub-district, Laoshan, Qingdao on May 10 and feature a diverse array of activities that will continue until …

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8 months ago

Cherry blossoms as a medium to facilitate Sino-Russian friendship

China Daily

As spring unfolds, the Qishan Cherry Blossom Festival opens in the city of Zibo in East China's Shandong province. As spring unfolds, the Qishan Cherry Blossom Festival has opened in the city of Zibo in East China's Shandong province. They also deepened their cultural experience by perusing botanical literature related to Zichuan district, exploring the Qishan Mountain, joining in the …

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8 months ago

Cherry blossoms as a medium to facilitate Sino-Russian friendship

China Daily

As spring unfolds, the Qishan Cherry Blossom Festival opens in the city of Zibo in East China's Shandong province. As spring unfolds, the Qishan Cherry Blossom Festival has opened in the city of Zibo in East China's Shandong province. They also deepened their cultural experience by perusing botanical literature related to Zichuan district, exploring the Qishan Mountain, joining in the …

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8 months ago

Flower festival blooms as tradition fully blossoms

China Daily

The Huazhao Festival at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors an immersive spring tour through traditional Chinese culture. The ongoing Huazhao Festival, or flower festival, at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture. Despite regional differences in celebrating, the resurrected Huazhao festival usually shares a number of features; hanfu, traditional Chinese attire, flower …

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8 months ago

Flower festival blooms as tradition fully blossoms

China Daily

The Huazhao Festival at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors an immersive spring tour through traditional Chinese culture. The ongoing Huazhao Festival, or flower festival, at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture. Despite regional differences in celebrating, the resurrected Huazhao festival usually shares a number of features; hanfu, traditional Chinese attire, flower …

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8 months ago

Flower festival blooms as tradition fully blossoms

China Daily

The Huazhao Festival at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors an immersive spring tour through traditional Chinese culture. Wang adds that she also enjoyed the mix of new Chinese style and traditional culture, like the wearing of new-styled hanfu and qipao, as well as appreciating ancient poetry with updated interpretations. There to discuss possible collaboration with companies in the …

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8 months ago

Flower festival blooms as tradition fully blossoms

China Daily

The Huazhao Festival at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors an immersive spring tour through traditional Chinese culture. The ongoing Huazhao Festival, or flower festival, at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture. Despite regional differences in celebrating, the resurrected Huazhao festival usually shares a number of features; hanfu, traditional Chinese attire, flower …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Japanese PM announces that 250 new cherry trees are gifted to DC

Daily Mail

Members of Congress jumped to their feet Thursday when Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke about Japan's gift of 250 new cherry trees to replace those being cut down to shore up the crumbling Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Kishida addressed Congress as part of his official state visit to Washington this week. As a gesture of friendship, Japan will …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Flower festival offers immersive experience

China Daily

The Huazhao Festival, or flower festival, got underway at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on Friday, offering visitors immersive experience in traditional Chinese culture. Running until April 27, the festival features colorful installations themed on diverse kinds of flowers and flower fairies. A slew of activities will also take place during the festival to immerse visitors in the traditional Chinese culture …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tourists flock to Japan's cherry blossom hotspots for full-bloom delight

Hindustan Times

Tourists flock to Japan's cherry blossom hotspots for full-bloom delight Visitors and locals throng Tokyo's prime cherry blossom locations on Thursday to revel in the full bloom, delayed this year. Visitors and locals throng Tokyo's prime cherry blossom locations on Thursday to revel in the full bloom, delayed this year due to unseasonably cold weather. 1 / 7 Tourists and …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists flock to Japan capital's top spots to revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms

Hindustan Times

Tourists and residents packed Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the full bloom that has arrived in the Japanese capital later than usual this year because of cold weather. Tokyo sakura splendor: Tourists flock to Japan capital's top spots to revel in late-blooming cherry blossoms The elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers -- known …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Feicheng kicks off annual peach blossom festival

China Daily

The 23rd Feicheng Peach Blossom Festival opened in Feicheng, a county-level city in Tai'an, on April 2, attracting visitors from all over the country. At the opening ceremony, Feicheng representatives signed a slew of project agreements, making the festival an important promotional platform for the city, expanding openness to the outside world, and promoting exchange and cooperation. Feicheng's Liutai Taohuayuan …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spring blossoms bring enchanting views to Qingdao

China Daily

Qingdao kicks off a special culture and tourism activity featuring a diverse array of spring activities on March 29. On March 29, a special cultural and tourism activity featuring a variety of spring activities officially kicked off. This event, which will last until April 30, will feature more than 60 spring-themed cultural and tourism activities across five major themes and …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Feicheng kicks off annual peach blossom festival

China Daily

The 23rd Feicheng Peach Blossom Festival opened in Feicheng, a county-level city in Tai'an, on April 2, attracting visitors from all over the country. At the opening ceremony, Feicheng representatives signed a slew of project agreements, making the festival an important promotional platform for the city, expanding openness to the outside world, and promoting exchange and cooperation. Feicheng's Liutai Taohuayuan …

Feicheng Blossom Festival

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Feicheng kicks off annual peach blossom festival

China Daily

The 23rd Feicheng Peach Blossom Festival opened in Feicheng, a county-level city in Tai'an, on April 2, attracting visitors from all over the country. At the opening ceremony, Feicheng representatives signed a slew of project agreements, making the festival an important promotional platform for the city, expanding openness to the outside world, and promoting exchange and cooperation. Feicheng's Liutai Taohuayuan …

Festival Feicheng

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cheery cherry blossom vistas fuel holiday escapes

China Daily

Visitors enjoy a spring view at a park in Nanchong, Sichuan province, in March. With vibrant spring days around and temperatures rising across China, the country is blooming with flowers, from cherry and peach blossoms to apricot and yellow cole petals, and Chinese travelers have shown a growing preference for taking flower-viewing trips both domestically and abroad. Meanwhile, a large …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ningbo welcomes visitors to bask in cherry blossom extravaganza

China Daily

Cherry blossoms at Lvye Villa, a scenic spot nestled in Jiangbei district of Ningbo. As the cherry blossoms at Lvye Villa have burst into full bloom overnight, the scenic spot, located in Jiangbei district of Ningbo, has recently seen a surge in footfall. With over 100,000 cherry blossom trees adorning the scenic spot, visitors are greeted by a mesmerizing floral …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spring blooms give a boost to tourism

China Daily

Tourists enjoy the peach blossoms on Su Causeway beside West Lake in Hangzhou, capital city of East China's Zhejiang province, on Wednesday. "I know it sounds like an exaggeration, but it felt like Beihai Park — a well-preserved royal park in Beijing — had tens of millions of people viewing peach flowers on Saturday," said Li Nan, a 28-year-old from …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

2024 Jinan Huazhao Festival kicks off

China Daily

Twelve flower goddesses, dressed in hanfu, show up in the parade during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Jinan Huazhao Festival. The 2024 Jinan Huazhao Festival kicked off along Daming Lake, the city's most iconic scenic area, on March 23, featuring various events such as a flower goddess parade, traditional Chinese performances, and a garden market. Visitors play pitch pot, …

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9 months ago

Qingdao to host plum blossom festival

China Daily

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong, plans to kick off the 24th Qingdao Plum Blossom Festival on March 22. Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong, is expected to hold the 24th Qingdao Plum Blossom Festival from March 22 to April 22. The Qingdao Plum Blossom Festival, which was launched in 1999, has been held 23 times, attracting tens of millions …

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9 months ago

Qingdao to host plum blossom festival

China Daily

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong, plans to kick off the 24th Qingdao Plum Blossom Festival on March 22. Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong, is expected to hold the 24th Qingdao Plum Blossom Festival from March 22 to April 22. The Qingdao Plum Blossom Festival, which was launched in 1999, has been held 23 times, attracting tens of millions …

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9 months ago

In time for Japan’s fleeting sakura feasting

Live Mint

Ever the Japanophile, one of my favourite things to do at this time of the year, is to fire up the dormant ‘Sakura Navi’ app on my phone. With a word and adjective for virtually everything related to the beloved sakura or cherry blossom season, for the denizens of the Land of the Rising Sun, this is perhaps the most …

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9 months ago

Peach flowers in full bloom, marathon in full swing

China Daily

The 2024 Yangshan Half Marathon took place on March 17 at Yangshan town in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, attracting 5,000 runners who enjoyed the idyllic beauty of blossoming peach flowers and vibrant sportsmanship. Runners take part in the 2024 Yangshan Half Marathon in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on March 17. Yu Jiakai finishes the 21-km 2024 Yangshan Half …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Yantai's Zhuwu town revolutionizes cherry cultivation

China Daily

The succulent cherries cling to a branch. Zhuwu town in Haiyang, Yantai has emerged as a pioneer in embracing digital technologies to promote the development of the cherry industry. "Empowered by cutting-edge temperature control techniques, our digitally-equipped cherry greenhouses bring cherries to market two to three months earlier than conventional greenhouses," said Zhang Xiuqiang, technical director of Yantai Jiuling Agricultural …

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