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The Gävle Christmas goat toppled by storm Johannes, lying damaged in snowy, windy conditions.
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Gävle goat toppled by storm Johannes

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The iconic Christmas goat in Gävle was blown over during Saturday afternoon due to the powerful storm Johannes. No one was injured in the incident. It remains unclear if the goat will be raised again before winter ends.

Tsunehide Shimabukuro, a 77-year-old potter in Yomitan, Okinawa, upholds the Tsuboya ware tradition using a climbing kiln. Designated in 2025 as a holder of Okinawa Prefecture's important intangible cultural property, he hand-paints chrysanthemum arabesque patterns from the Ryukyu Kingdom era with Japanese brushes and operates a kick-wheel inherited from his father. Facing dwindling resources, he remains committed to cherishing the craft.

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Hong Kong's Opening of the Legal Year ceremony is a Western colonial tradition held each January, drawing international representatives. This month, the Bar has sent delegates to similar events in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong itself. The ceremony features the Chief Justice inspecting a guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force, followed by speeches from legal leaders.

À Huila, en Colombie, de nombreuses familles se sont réunies le 31 décembre pour dire au revoir à l'année écoulée et accueillir 2026 avec joie et traditions partagées. Les célébrations ont comporté des dîners typiques, des augures et des vœux de prospérité, renforçant les liens familiaux jusqu'aux petites heures du matin.

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In Japan, certain birthdays serve as major milestones with distinct traditions. Ages such as 60 and 77 are celebrated for their cultural significance, often marking personal and historical cycles in life.

Dans la Plaza Cívica Los Libertadores à Neiva, Huila, Luz Perla González marque 40 ans en tant qu’artisane dédiée aux crèches traditionnelles. Son travail préserve le patrimoine culturel pendant la saison de Noël. Avec des matériaux de qualité et un artisanat méticuleux, elle apporte espoir et mémoire aux familles à travers la Colombie.

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The 13-meter-high Christmas goat in Gävle is back in place and was inaugurated on Sunday. Many Gävle residents gathered for the event, though its survival remains uncertain due to past damages.

 

 

 

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