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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a flock of seagulls eagerly swoops down to snatch food thrown by visitors near Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the monk Hyejeong, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, witnesses a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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31 December 2025

A queue of shoppers stands outside the ''Museum Context'' Harry Potter merchandise store on the historic Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on December 19, 2025. The storefront features a blue plaque commemorating the building's history as Robert Cresser's Brush Shop, which serves as inspiration for Diagon Alley in the J.K. Rowling series.

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31 December 2025

A queue of shoppers stands outside the ''Museum Context'' Harry Potter merchandise store on the historic Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on December 19, 2025. The storefront features a blue plaque commemorating the building's history as Robert Cresser's Brush Shop, which serves as inspiration for Diagon Alley in the J.K. Rowling series.

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31 December 2025

A queue of shoppers stands outside the ''Museum Context'' Harry Potter merchandise store on the historic Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on December 19, 2025. The storefront features a blue plaque commemorating the building's history as Robert Cresser's Brush Shop, which serves as inspiration for Diagon Alley in the J.K. Rowling series.

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31 December 2025

The ''Museum Context'' Harry Potter merchandise store is on the historic Victoria Street in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, on December 19, 2025. The storefront features a blue plaque commemorating the building's history as Robert Cresser's Brush Shop, which serves as inspiration for Diagon Alley in the J.K. Rowling series.

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25 December 2025

On December 24, 2025, in Rovaniemi, Finland, a long queue of visitors braves temperatures of -14? C for up to three hours to get a chance to see Santa Claus in Santa Claus Village, in the city of Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle.

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25 December 2025

On December 24, 2025, in Rovaniemi, Finland, a long queue of visitors braves temperatures of -14? C for up to three hours to get a chance to see Santa Claus in Santa Claus Village, in the city of Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle.

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25 December 2025

In Rovaniemi, Finland, on December 24, 2025, as the winter night falls on Rovaniemi for Christmas Eve, an undaunted queue of visitors continues braving temperatures of -14? C for up to three hours to get a chance to see Santa Claus in Santa Claus Village, in the city of Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle.

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14 December 2025

Performers greet visitors outside the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the Festive Lights event at Queen's Park in Toronto, Canada, on December 13, 2025.

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14 December 2025

Performers greet visitors outside the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the Festive Lights event at Queen's Park in Toronto, Canada, on December 13, 2025.

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14 December 2025

Performers greet visitors outside the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for the Festive Lights event at Queen's Park in Toronto, Canada, on December 13, 2025.

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28 November 2025

Red graffiti reading ''STOP MASS TOURISM'' and ''giu le mani da Firenze'' (hands off Florence) is displayed prominently on the light-colored wall of a building in the city center in Florence, Italy, on November 21, 2025. A purple hammer and sickle symbol is painted beneath the text. The graffiti serves as a form of activism and protest against the negative impacts of overtourism on local residents and the historic city's character.

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28 November 2025

Red graffiti reading ''STOP MASS TOURISM'' and ''giu le mani da Firenze'' (hands off Florence) is displayed prominently on the light-colored wall of a building in the city center in Florence, Italy, on November 21, 2025. A purple hammer and sickle symbol is painted beneath the text. The graffiti serves as a form of activism and protest against the negative impacts of overtourism on local residents and the historic city's character.

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28 November 2025

Red graffiti reading ''STOP MASS TOURISM'' and ''giu le mani da Firenze'' (hands off Florence) is displayed prominently on the light-colored wall of a building in the city center in Florence, Italy, on November 21, 2025. A purple hammer and sickle symbol is painted beneath the text. The graffiti serves as a form of activism and protest against the negative impacts of overtourism on local residents and the historic city's character.

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