Wat Bang Phra is a Buddhist temple in Nakhon Chai Si district about 50 km west of Bangkok. During the festival thousands receive tattoos, which allegedly protect them from evil. 19th Ma...
Around a hundred people from two ultra-Catholic groups gathered near the Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona to protest against abortion. At the same time, a feminist group rallied to defend...
Traditional festival in honor of Saint Anthony. Traditional masks, Boes and Merdules parade while citizens start a great fire as an expiatory rite in favor of the new harvest year. Otta...
Santeria (Way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. Santeria is a syncretic religion that grew ou...
On the occasion of the 45th World Day of Peace, the Community of Sant'Egidio promote the message of Pope Benedict XVI "Educating young people to Justice and Peace". Rome,...
Thousands marched against racism after a far-right activist killed two Senegalese vendors in a shooting spree that shocked Italy and ignited a row over immigration. Florence, Italy. 17 ...
The Oh bej! Oh bej! market fair is typical of the Christmas season in Milan, taking place from December the 7th, the day dedicated to Saint Ambrogio, patron of the city, until the follo...
Dressed in pink and yellow, candle in one hand and flags in the other, crowds gather outside the famous MBK Shopping Centre in Bangkok, Thailand to celebrate and send their well wishes ...
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand marked his 84th birthday with a speech to his people from the balcony of the Grand Palace. Tens of thousands of flag-waving Thai people lined the str...
Vendors begins selling Christmas trinkets. As seen in the Grand City, various accessories from Sant Claus ornaments to miniature Christmas trees are sold. 29th November 2011
People gather together to rally against the political and economic situation in Barcelona responding to the call for a global day of protests against corporate greed, corruption and soc...
Thousands of indignados took part in demonstrations, as part of a worldwide protest with demonstrations held in over 950 cities around the world, protesting against the current economic...
Rome's many historic and beautiful bridges are now littered with various locking mechanisms. People, mostly youths, are placing locks on bridges as a sign of love and unity forever...
An Indian potter prepares earthen lamp extensively used in the forthcoming Hindu festival of Diwali on October 26, 2011 at India's northeastern capital of Agartala. Diwali is known...
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate during the Dushera festival in Srinagar the summer capital of Indian-controlled-Kashmir on Oct. 06, 2011. as they use sparklers to create shapes to burn effig...
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