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Béthanie is a historic building complex located in Pok Fu Lam, Southern District, Hong Kong. Built in 1875 as a sanatorium by the Paris Foreign Missions Society, it later became part of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2003, along with the nearby Dairy Farm cowsheds. After undergoing renovations, the complex reopened in 2006 and is now home to the Academy's School of Film and Television. It also houses two performance venues, an exhibition hall, a chapel, and a museum. In 2013, Béthanie was declared a monument. Situated at No. 139 Pok Fu Lam Road, it offers a scenic view of the coast and was originally chosen for its ideal location to help French priests recover from tropical diseases. Today, the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute (CCTI) is located next to Béthanie, which can be accessed by following signs to the CCTI. Béthanie, built in 1875 by the Paris Foreign Missions Society as the first sanatorium in Hong Kong, served as a recovery place for priests and missionaries suffering from tropical diseases. It also housed a successful printing press publishing religious items in multiple languages. The building underwent several expansions and renovations, especially in the 1890s, to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors. During World War II, the building was ransacked by Japanese forces, but was later restored in 1949. After political unrest following the Communist Revolution, Béthanie operated beyond capacity until it was sold in 1974. In the late 1970s, students occupied the building, sparking a movement to preserve it. In 1981, it was listed as a Grade II historic building, and by 2009, it was upgraded to Grade I. After significant restoration funded by the Hong Kong government and completed in 2006, Béthanie became a part of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and was declared a monument in 2013.

Grenfell is a town in southern Saskatchewan with a 2021 population of 1,059, located at the junction of Highway 47 and the Trans-Canada Highway, about 130 km east of Regina. The town is 24 km south of the Qu'Appelle Valley, where popular beach destinations like Crooked Lake Provincial Park and Bird's Point Resort can be accessed via Highway 47.European settlers from Ontario and the British Isles began arriving in 1882, even before the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) reached the town. Named after Pasco du Pre Grenfell, a railway company official, Grenfell was incorporated as a town in 1911. The town’s early settlers included Germans, and the post office was established in 1883.Grenfell has a rich cultural history and a long-standing tradition of military service, with local men fighting in both World Wars, commemorated by a cenotaph. The town was also home to Chinese workers who, after helping build the CPR in the 1880s, established businesses, including two Chinese cafés that operated until the 1960s.Cultural vitality has long been a hallmark of Grenfell, with notable contributions from provincial academics, lawyers, medical professionals, and artists. The University of Saskatchewan choir performed here in 1974, filling the Community Hall with locals hosting students. Grenfell also had one of the first chapters of the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE), founded in 1909 after the Boer War. A detachment of the Royal North-West Mounted Police was established in 1915, and the local militia was reorganized after World War II, with the 65th Battery stationed in Grenfell.By 2021, the town had 1,059 residents living in 483 of its 550 dwellings, with a population density of 337.3 people per square kilometer.

The Poplar River Power Station, a coal-fired plant owned by SaskPower, is located near Coronach, Saskatchewan, approximately 8 kilometers from the Canada–US border.Construction of the power station began in the fall of 1974, with the Morrison Dam built between 1975 and 1977 along the East Poplar River to provide cooling water for the station. Work on the powerhouse started in 1975, and the station's single stack stands 122 meters high. The lignite used to power the facility is sourced from Westmoreland Mining's Poplar River Coal Mine.SaskPower plans to shut down the Poplar River Power Station by 2030.The power station comprises two units, each with a net capacity of 291 MW, commissioned in 1981 and 1983, respectively. The boilers were supplied by Combustion Engineering and Babcock & Wilcox, while Hitachi provided the turbines and generators.Originally, the station was planned to have four 300 MW units, but water supply limitations constrained the expansion. SaskPower had considered diverting water from other sources, including Lake Diefenbaker, to the East Fork of the Poplar River to support the additional units.Fuel is delivered from strip mines located about 20 kilometers to the north via the Poplar River Mine Railway.

Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant (Rīgas hidroelektrostacija, Rīgas HES) stands just beyond Riga's southern border, in Salaspils. Operating since 1974, it boasts a total capacity of 402 MW with six generators, two transformers, and two 330 kV power lines. The plant's construction involved flooding Doles Sala, creating the Riga Reservoir, and constructing a dam in the late 1970s. While serving as a vital electricity source for Riga, the reservoir provides tap water. Rigas HES also acts as a compensation plant for TEC2 thermal power plant, regulating voltage and addressing power deficiencies. With a powerline pylon in the reservoir, Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant is a key element in Riga's infrastructure, operated by Latvenergo.

Schloss Johannisberg, situated in the village of Johannisberg in the Rheingau wine-growing region of Hesse, Germany, functions as both a castle and a winery. With a winemaking legacy spanning over 900 years, it's renowned for its association with the inception of late harvest wines. The palace also serves as a venue for the Rheingau Musik Festival, made accessible by co-founder Tatiana von Metternich-Winneburg.Historical Timeline Schloss JohannisbergThe locale, linked to winemaking since the Middle Ages, saw vineyards under Louis the Pious yielding wine around Charlemagne's era. In 1100, Benedictine monks erected a monastery on Bischofsberg ('Bishop's mountain'), recognizing it as prime vine-growing terrain. Thirty years later, a Romanesque basilica in honor of John the Baptist emerged, christening the hill Johannisberg. Ravaged during the German Peasants' War in 1525, the monastery faced destruction. In 1716, Konstantin von Buttlar, Prince-Abbot of Fulda, acquired the estate, kickstarting the baroque palace's construction and planting Riesling vines by 1720, establishing the world's oldest Riesling vineyard. Ownership changed hands during the Napoleonic Wars until Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, granted it to the Austrian statesman Prince von Metternich in 1816. During World War II, the castle suffered bombings, reducing it to ruins, later restored by Paul Alfons von Metternich-Winneburg and Princess Tatiana post-war. After Prince Paul's passing in 1992, and with no heir, the Metternich lineage ended. The estate was sold to the Oetker family in 1974 due to financial constraints. Presently, the vineyard spans approximately 35 hectares (86 acres).Late Harvest Wines - Schloss JohannisbergLegend has it that a delay in grape harvest, due to a messenger's late arrival with permission from Heinrich von Bibra, led to the grapes developing 'noble rot' Botrytis cinerea. This fortuitous delay resulted in high-quality wine production. In 1775, Schloss Johannisberg produced the first Spätlese Riesling, followed by an Auslese wine in 1787 and an Eiswein in 1858, marking significant milestones in winemaking. The estate historically used various color seals to categorize grape ripeness, serving as the basis for Germany's new wine classification in 1971. Schloss Johannisberg stands as a single vineyard designation (Einzellage), exempt from displaying a village name on labels, using Schloß Johannisberger as its vineyard designation. Moreover, Weingut Schloss Johannisberg is a member of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP).

Mileștii Mici, a Moldovan wine producer situated in the Mileștii Mici commune, operates the State Enterprise Quality Wines Industrial Complex. Established in 1969, it functions as a storage and aging facility for premium wines. The underground galleries stretch to the borders of Chişinău, maintaining stable humidity (85–95%) and temperature (12–14 °C [54–57 °F]) year-round. Certain red wines mature here for decades, benefiting from these ideal conditions. The expansive cellars cover 200 kilometers (120 mi), with 55 kilometers (34 mi) currently in use. In August 2005, Mileștii Mici entered the Guinness World Records for having the world's largest wine collection, totaling nearly 2 million bottles. Over 70% of the stored wines are red, 20% white, and around 10% dessert wines. Some of the most prized bottles, valued at €480 each, were crafted in 1973–74 and are exclusively exported to Japan. Mileștii Mici exports its wines to several countries, including Sweden, Japan, the USA, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Poland, Greece, Germany, Denmark, Finland, and China. The collection features wines from various years, starting with the 1969 vintage, made from grape varieties such as Pinot, Traminer, Muscat, Riesling, Dnestrovscoie, Milestscoie, Codru, Negru de Purcari, Trandafirul Moldovei, Auriu, and Cahor-Ciumai.

The Embassy of Japan in Seoul, known as 주 대한민국 일본 대사관 in Korean, serves as Japan's diplomatic mission in South Korea, situated in the capital, Seoul. Historical Background: Established on 18 December 1965, the current embassy was inaugurated after the restoration of relations between Japan and South Korea. Toshikatsu Maeda was the first ambassador appointed at that time. Japan also operates two consulates in South Korea, located in Busan and Jeju. Description: The embassy is characterized by its sizable red brick structure, enclosed by tall walls topped with barbed wire, and is under constant police surveillance. Renovation work on the existing building, constructed in 1976, began in 2015. Demonstrations and Protests: Over the years, the embassy has witnessed various anti-Japanese demonstrations by South Koreans. In 1974, during heightened tensions, protesters ransacked the embassy. In 2005, two South Koreans self-harmed their fingers in a demonstration regarding the Liancourt Rocks dispute. In 2012, a South Korean driver drove his truck into the embassy's gate, drawing attention to the Liancourt Rocks dispute. Comfort Women Protests: Since 1992, weekly Wednesday demonstrations have taken place at the embassy concerning the comfort women issue. The controversial Statue of Peace, connected to this issue, was unveiled in 2011, sparking prolonged diplomatic tensions between Japan and South Korea. Several incidents of protest, including a Molotov cocktail attack in 2012 and a self-immolation attempt in 2015, have occurred at the embassy related to the comfort women issue.

The Regional Natural History Museum of Plovdiv plays a vital role as an educational environment, offering significant opportunities for learning. The collections on display in the museum provide visitors with a tangible link to various points in time, locations, historical events, and people. They enable individuals to engage with the unfolding narrative of human history and our cultural heritage.In 1951, the Executive Committee of the Town Council of Plovdiv proposed the creation of a Natural History Museum due to the neglect and damage of collections. In 1952, the Plovdiv Town Council decided to establish the museum in a former town-hall building. However, many specimen labels were lost during transportation, making identification challenging. In 1954, the building underwent reconstruction to function as a museum, with a plan approved by the Ministry of Culture. The museum opened as a 'Temporary exhibition' in 1955 but was incomplete. By 1960, the museum displayed sections on Bulgaria's flora, fauna, and geology, laying the foundation for its development. In 1970-71, scientific stocks were established, including a Museum Library. In 1974, the exposition expanded with new sections and a freshwater aquarium. In 1979, new showcases displayed semiprecious stones from the Rhodope Mountains, and in 1985, new halls were added, including 'Fish' and 'Sea bottom.' In 2006, the museum was renamed the 'REGIONAL NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM' and became a methodical center for natural history museums in Southern Bulgaria. It is now the country's second-largest museum with a focus on nature conservation.

The former 'Palace of Justice,' a remarkable architectural monument in the old town of Galați, was constructed between 1911 and 1913. This edifice now serves as the headquarters for the University of Galați. The building's facade is framed by two flanking wings, creating an intimate square space that accentuates its architectural splendor. The palace exterior boasts lavish embellishments and expansive windows, with the upper windows featuring full-arched arches. Notably, the lower level functions as a semi-basement, characterized by voluminous forms and intricate floral ornamentation. This ornamentation acts as a plinth upon which the other two levels rest. Internally, the structure features the hall of lost steps, covered by a decorative barrel vault adorned with elaborate stucco designs.Established in 1974, the 'Dunarea de Jos' University of Galați, Romania, resulted from the merger of the Polytechnic Institute and the Pedagogical Institute. Formerly known as the Polytechnic Institute, it traced back to the Land Improvement Institute in 1948. The Pedagogical Institute, founded in 1959, joined the merger, and in 1991, the university was renamed to honor its location.

This house stands as the birthplace and upbringing abode of the renowned Frashëri brothers (Abdyl, Naim, Sami Frashëri), pivotal figures of the Albanian National Renaissance. Following the devastation of the original dwelling in 1892, it was meticulously reconstructed. In 1974, it attained the status of a museum and a site of significant cultural heritage. Comprising of 10 rooms, it embodies intellectual, aesthetic, and artistic eminence.

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