73-Year-Old Polish Granny Deejays for Senior Citizen
There’s a 73-year-old granny in Poland who wants her fellow elderly to get off of their rockers and shake their booties.
Retired youth counselor Wika Szmyt, 73, of Warsaw, Poland, deejays at a city club three times a week, according to a Reuters report. Szmyt, who also deejays for younger audiences, plays rhythmic and sensual disco, rumba and samba songs for older people who want to kick up their heels.
Check out these photos of Szmyt working her magic at the DJ console — and seniors dancing along to it.
Wika Szmyt, 73, in her element at the DJ console. (Reuters / Kacper Pempel)
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World Welcomes the New Year!
Participants run from the frigid waters of English Bay as two people wear a shark costume during the 92nd annual Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)
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New Year’s 2012: Celebrations Around the World!
Revelers erupted in cheers around the world to welcome in the new year, as star-studded celebrations and glittering fireworks displays ushered in 2012.
The first worldwide celebrations started in the island nation of Samoa, which hopped across the international date line at midnight on Thursday, skipping Friday and moving instantly to Saturday.
In Sydney, more than 1.5 million people watched the shimmering pyrotechnic display designed around the theme “Time to Dream.” In London, some 250,000 people gathered to listen to Big Ben chime at the stroke of midnight. In New York, hundreds of thousands gathered at the crossroads of the world to witness a crystal ball with more than 30,000 lights descend at midnight. Fireworks soared and sparked over Moscow’s Red Square and crowds on Paris’ Champs-Elysees boulevard popped Champagne corks at midnight.
Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House to celebrate the new year. (Daniel Munoz/Reuters)
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Russian Spring: Thousands Join Vote-Rigging Protests
n what appeared to be a clear indication of the mounting discontent over Vladimir Putin’s 12-year reign, tens of thousands of Russians joined a massive wave of protests against the alleged rigging in the Dec 4 parliamentary elections.
According to agency reports, Moscow saw the biggest show of solidarity by protesters. People descended on Sakharov Avenue in thousands braving harsh wintry conditions. The protesters converged on a broad avenue which is just a couple of miles away from Kremlin.
Demonstrators wearing masks take part in a protest against recent parliamentary election results in Stavropol. (Reuters)
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Alluring Christmas Markets of the World
The Munich Christmas market is one of the finest Christmas markets of the world. The tang of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, burning candles and freshly baked gingerbread is a treat for people. In addition, the children sing the Christmas carol, which creates a sensational and soothing atmosphere. The toys, decorations and lightening are all very captivating. Lot of winter essentials are being sold in the market too. (Reuters)
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Iraqi Christians Celebrate Christmas in Jordan
Over the past few years, thousands of Iraqi Christians have been forced to flee their homeland after a series of attacks targeting them. Many have fled to neighbouring Jordan to start a new life. Now, they are celebrating Christmas in Amman and nearby towns along with local communities.
An Iraqi Christian girl decorates a Christmas tree at Chaldean Catholic church in Amman. (Reuters)
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Santas of the World 2011
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A demonstrator dressed as Santa Claus is arrested by police during clashes with students demanding changes in the public state education system in Santiago. Chilean students have been protesting against what they say is the profiteering in the state education system. (Ivan Alvarado/Reuters)
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Festivities Begin: Some Arresting Christmas Sights from Around the World
The spirit of Christmas has started gripping people.
Celebrations have already begun as the world prepares for the biggest festival season. The worsening economic climate or the biting winter is not enough to dampen the excitement of revellers, shoppers and children. Everyone, every home and every region in the world is getting decked up for the season.
A Hindu man writes “Happy Christmas” in Hindi (India’s national language) on his forehead on the banks of the Ganges river in Allahabad, India. (Reuters)
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Guatemalans Burn Devil Figures in Bid to Oust Evil
A 16 foot tall devil figure burns during a Quema del Diablo (Burning of the Devil) ceremony in Antigua, Guatemala, on Dec. 7, 2011. (William Gularte / Reuters)
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Liverpool Santa Dash 2011: Festive Runners Set World Record
As many as 8000 runners dressed as Santa Claus took part in the annual five-kilometer Santa Dash in Liverpool, northern England, on Sunday. The Liverpool Santa Dash 2011 reportedly created a world record for having the maximum number of participants ever. A Santa Claus themed fun-run was also organized for various charities at Greenwich Park in London that saw thousands participating in the festive fervor.
Competitors dressed as Santa Claus take part in the annual five-kilometer Santa Dash in Liverpool, northern England, Dec. 4, 2011. (REUTERS/Phil Noble)
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