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The 200th anniversary of the first Danish balloon voyage was celebrated with the ascent of twelve hot air balloons from Central Copenhagen in the grounds of the Rosenborg Royal Palace.

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200th anniversary of first Danish balloon Voyage

The 200th anniversary of the first Danish balloon voyage was celebrated with the ascent of twelve hot air balloons from Central Copenhagen in the...

by Niels Quist Petersen in Denmark on 24/04/2011

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Streatham Common Kite Day 2011

Hundreds of people gathered on Streatham Common to enjoy the sunshine and fly kites of all shapes and sizes for Streatham Common Kite Day 2011....

by Alex Milan Tracy in United Kingdom on 10/04/2011

Society

Summer in Rio de Janeiro

Pure blue sky, sun rising and a lovely beach! The summer is in full swing on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 23/01/2011

by Analia TEIXEIRA in Brazil on 23/01/2011

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Christmas Lights Switch-on Event - Manchester
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Manchester Christmas Lights Switch-on Event
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A colorful Occupy Wall Street protest in Texas - Dalas
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Annual Dieppe Kite International
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Hot air balloons take off over Southwark Park - London
Airship & Balloon Company Limited sent balloons over the skies of London today. The group specializes in commercial hot air balloons, where the fabric of the balloon is branded, or ...
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The Kiev Half Marathon - Ukraine
On a beautiful Sunday morning in Kiev, the Kiev Half Marathon began. The capital of Ukraine had been beset with rain for several days, but the first international marathon in Kiev was h...
Kiev Half Marathon (1)
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200th anniversary of first Danish balloon Voyage
The 200th anniversary of the first Danish balloon voyage was celebrated with the ascent of twelve hot air balloons from Central Copenhagen in the grounds of the Rosenborg Royal Palace.
Small mountain town celebrates Easter with floral installations
Different scenes from the Passion of Christ inspire these unique floral installations to celebrate Easter in the old streets of Guia de Isora, a small mountain town on Tenerife on the C...
Streatham Common Kite Day 2011
Hundreds of people gathered on Streatham Common to enjoy the sunshine and fly kites of all shapes and sizes for Streatham Common Kite Day 2011. London, UK, 10/04/2011.