A participant wearing a smurf (schtroumpf) costume takes part in an attempt to break the world record for the largest gathering of Smurfs, in Landerneau, western France, on May 17, 2025. Landerneau on May 17 attempts to break the world record for the largest Smurfs gathering, a record held by Lauchringen in Germany, after two failed attempts over five years. (Photo by Fred Tanneau/AFP Photo)
