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Members of the public watch tethered hot air balloons perform a Nightglow on the opening day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in Bristol, southwest England, on August 11, 2016.
The Fiesta features over 150 hot air balloons from around the world. The event runs from August 11th to the 14th on the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. / AFP PHOTO / OLI SCARFF

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This photo taken on January 21, 2017 in the Swiss Alps skiing resort of Chateau-d'Oex shows a special shaped hot air balloon on the opening day of the 39th International Hot Air Balloon festival.
Dozens of balloons from 15 countries are participating in the 39th International Hot Air Balloon festival, taking place from January 21 to 29 in Chateau-d'Oex. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

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A hot air ballon in the likeness of Star Wars film character Yoda takes flight during the annual International Hot Air Balloon Festival at the former Clark US Air Force base in Pampanga province, north of Manila on February 9, 2017.
Some 29 balloon enthusiasts from around the globe are participating in the event which runs February 9 to 12. / AFP PHOTO / TED ALJIBE

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