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In many countries celebrating Easter this weekend, huge quantities of chocolate eggs will be consumed. It seems a good moment to look more closely at eggs, a symbol of new life and rebirth in cultures all around the world. Joining the Fifth Floor egg hunt for sayings, traditions and recipes are Ali Hamedani of 大象传媒 Persian, Sabir Mustafa of 大象传媒 Bengali and Sergei Goryashko of 大象传媒 Russian.
They also share the latest news of the Covid-19 pandemic from their regions, including balcony parties being held in lockdown Iran, and fears in Moscow of a new level of restriction requiring a special pass to leave your home.

Songs in the key of coronavirus
Congolese singer Koffi Olomid茅 has become the latest musician to release a song about the coronavirus pandemic. Robert Misigaro of 大象传媒 Great Lakes tells us more about the singer, and the message of his new hit Assassin.

Will make-up for men catch on?
Pre-lockdown, 大象传媒 Arabic journalist Mohamed Matar took a make-up lesson at a department store. Make-up for men is very unusual in the Arab world, which Mohamed covers, but has a high level of acceptance in South Korea. We brought Mohamed together with 大象传媒 Korean's David Cann to discuss the pros and cons.

My home town: Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Kaleb Moges of 大象传媒 Amharic takes us to the lakeside city of Arba Minch in Ethiopia, famous for its 'crocodile market'.

Picture: Painted Easter eggs Credit: Steffi Loos / Stringer via Getty