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Depok, Sep 30 (EFE/EPA).- The street monkey performances still maintain their popularity in several parts of Indonesia, especially after the government lowered the level of Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities (PPKM) in a number of areas during the COVID-19 pandemic. A street monkey performance, known as 'Topeng Monyet' or 'Monkey Mask' is a popular form of cheap entertainment in Indonesia, especially on the island of Java. During the show, a trainer usually issues orders by pulling the chain tied around the primate's neck, forcing it to perform tricks such as wearing a mask or riding a toy motorcycle. The Indonesian government banned the Topeng Monyet in the capital Jakarta in 2013 to improve public order and ending animal abuse, although the shows are still popular in several other parts of the country. (Camera: ADI WEDA).SHOT LIST: CHAINED MONKEY PERFORMS DURING A STREET PERFORMANCE IN DEPOK, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA.
Beijing, Sep 21 (EFE).- A cricket throws its opponent through the air and falls belly up a few centimeters away. The men who surround the “ring” let out a cry of admiration, except for one, who smiles resignedly and leaves a bundle of bills on the table: the arthropod he bet on has lost the fight. (Camera: JAVIER TRIANA).B-ROLL OF THE GUANYUAN MARKET IN BEIJING, CHINA.SOUND BITES: MRS. LU, THE OWNER OF THE ANIMAL SHOP IN DONGCHENG DISTRICT.TRANSLATION:- Winter is the peak season every year. They will start to prepare grasshopper every September 15, then the business will peak in October and the hustle and bustle will continue until Chinese New Year. After that, the peak season ends.2. Cricket farmers collect some insects in the wild in summer and leave some of their eggs to hatch in winter. Although these insects are pests for crops, they are also a good source of income for farmers, because some people like to have these insects as pets, so it also helps them (farmers) earn more money.
Colombo, Mar 23 (EFE/EPA).- Tharindu Kavinda Prasad, an exorcist, holds a burning torch in his hand and starts shaking violently as a part of a ritual to expel supposed demons possessing a young woman with persisting backache, in Kandy province in central Sri Lanka.Although such superstitious practices have been prevalent in the Buddhist majority island nation for ages, the Covid-19 pandemic has seen their popularity rise significantly. (Camera: CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE).SHOT LIST: A RITUAL TO EXPEL SUPPOSED DEMONS POSSESSING A YOUNG WOMAN IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA. SOUND BITES: THARINDU KAVINDA PRASAD, EXORCIST; AND UDESHIKA WICKRAMARATHNE, PATIENT. TRANSLATION:1. THARINDU KAVINDA PRASAD: "My devalaya (shrine) is located in this village. I am functioning this devalaya for about eight years now. I got this gift from my grandfather. Right now, the devalaya is functioning by giving priority to Bhadrakali goddess, and also Kadawara and Kambili gods. So, people with various issues come here. My main priority is to give protection against harms caused by supernatural powers. I also treat various diseases. I use my gift for that. And I cure uncurable illnesses. Through this gift I also do other rituals. So, I do these kinds of work here". 2. UDESHIKA WICKRAMARATHNE: "I had a backache for a long period of time. I took medicine but that didn’t work. After that we came to this devalaya after hearing about it. Here I was told that they have to do a ritual and put a talisman. Today I put a talisman. Now my illness is cured".
According to Business Insider, Starbucks announced plans to step up its global presence in the marketplace. They plan to expand from 33,000 to 55,000 stores globally by 2030. Over half of its new stores will be cafes, 40% will be drive-thrus and 5% will be pickup formats. A large part of Starbucks' efforts will be focused in China, where they are building 600 new locations, in 2021. They are also enhancing their digital footprint online and in-stores. This includes the mobile order-ahead options and making in-store contactless payments. They will continue to emphasize on-the-go experiences that they've added since the pandemic, like curbside pickup, drive-thru, and mobile order-ahead, which increased at the start of COVID.
Newser reports a 5-year-old boy now has a lifetime membership at the San Francisco Zoo. The membership came as a thank-you from zoo officials for helping police nab a thief who stole Maki, an arthritic 21-year-old lemur. Five-year-old James Trinh left his preschool Thursday in Daly City, about 5 miles from the zoo, and spotted the primate. There's a lemur! There's a lemur! James Trinh Maki ran from the school's parking lot and hid in a miniature playhouse on the playground. The school called police who quickly alerted animal control and zoo officials, who eventually coaxed the lemur into a transport cage. Police said Friday they took 30-year-old Cory McGilloway into custody on a variety of charges both related and unrelated to the theft.
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