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Japan
Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local
Lifting a Giant Rice Cake for Strength Comparison, Wishing for Good Health at Daigo Temple in Kyoto
A traditional event at Kyoto's Daigo Temple involved participants lifting a large rice cake while competing for the longest hold time, with the goal of wishing for good health.
Feb 23 • 09:26 UTC
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Brazil
G1 (PT)
Life & Tech
Celebrating 94 years, Homem da Meia-Noite receives outfit for the 2026 parade in a maracatu procession
Homem da Meia-Noite marked his 94th birthday with a giant cake and a maracatu procession, during which he received the outfit for this year's parade.
Feb 3 • 00:52 UTC
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Brazil
G1 (PT)
National & Local
Itu 416 years: city of exaggeration delivers giant cake and party in the central square to celebrate anniversary
Itu, a city known for its exaggerations, celebrated its 416th anniversary with a giant cake distribution and festivities in the central square.
Feb 2 • 18:03 UTC