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Artificial Christmas trees, hanging snowflakes, and climbing Santa Clause decorations on display outside a growing number of holiday supply stores in the downtown markets. Jiujiang, China. 21/12/09.

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Decorate for Christmas in China

DMTX. Artificial Christmas trees, hanging snowflakes, and climbing Santa Clause decorations on display outside a growing number of holiday supply...

by CS Owsley in China on 21/12/2009

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676 militants surrender in Guwahati - India
A total of 676 militants laid down weapons in one of India's biggest surrender ceremonies in northeast Assam's main city of Guwahati. India. 24th January 2012.
National Western Stock Show - Denver
Some of the many aspects of middle America are seen at the annual National Western Stock Show with events such as 'Mutton Bustin', 'Team Roping' and 'Steer Wres...
Students perform Surya Namaskara yoga in honor of Youth Day
More than 50,000 school students in Bhopal participated in the morning Surya Namaskara yoga exercise program to mark Youth Day, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, who is credited with b...
Prayers in crevices of the Western Wall
Reflections from a day spent at the Western Wall, where people can be seen in a variety of black and white outfits, observing various different religious customs and traditions. Jerusal...
Thai people celebrate new year 2012 in Bangkok
Thai Buddhists congregate in Sanam Luang to receive the new year. Bangkok, Thailand. 31st December 2011
Anniversary of the Greater Poland Uprising marked in Poznan
The 93rd anniversary of the Greater Poland Uprising marks the 1918-19 insurrection which led to redrawing of German-Polish border after World War One. Poznan, Poland. 27th December 2011
In photos: Sahrawi refugee camp in Algeria
Sahrawi refugee camps are approximately 1800 km southwest of Algiers. Thousands of Sahrawis live in the Moroccan controlled Western Sahara. Tindouf. 14th December 2011
Saint Nicholas in Bari, east meets west
The historical Saint Nicholas is remembered and revered among Catholic and Orthodox Christians. Eastern pilgrims coming mostly from Russia and Romania came to Bari and celebrated in the...
Living through Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge brutal regime in Cambodia
Davy Keo recounts her life and the brutality inflicted on her family by the Khmer Rouge regime in 1970's Cambodia as three of Pol Pot's ageing Khmer Rouge top commanders face ...
Kambala Slushtrack Buffalo Race
The Kadri Manjunatha annual Kambala (slush track buffalo race) is a cherished tradition of the coastal region. Mangalore, India. 4th December 2011
First day of Deer Hunting Season
Longtime hunter Justin Merriman scans the horizon for buck from a tree stand on the first day of deer hunting season in Pennsylvania. Latrobe, USA. 28th November 2011
 Food items on display for Goa Day
Goans are connoisseurs fine food. They take delight not only in what they eat but also in how they cook it. The local cuisine is known for its exotic seafood and meat preparations. Doh...
Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance
The sea of Remembrance Crosses with scarlet poppies continued to grow in the grounds of Westminster Abbey paying tribute to all the brave service men and women who served in the Armed F...
Armistice Day is marked in London
Millions of people across the UK observed a two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day on. Several commemoration ceremonies were seen across London. 11th November 2011
London Prepares for Armistice Day
Preparations are made for London Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day. UK. The day commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany. 8th November ...
Jews pray at the Wailing Wall on Yom Kippur
Jews pray at the Western Wall on Yom Kippur day. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Jerusalem, Israel. 8th October 2011
Trafalgar Square hosts the Eid Festival - London
Trafalgar Square was the host of the Eid Festival, which showcased a range of entertainment reflecting the diversity, culture and languages of London’s Muslim communities. London, Engl...
Aranmula holds most celebrated traditional boat carnival of Kerala
The most celebrated traditional boat race of India was held at Aranmula. The Aranmula Boat Race is the oldest river boat festival in Kerala, the south western State of India is held dur...
Aboriginal Corroboree and Festival
Photographic reportage of the Derby Aboriginal corroboree, the largest traditional corroboree that is open to the general public in Western Australia and an authentic experience of Kimb...
Hindus celebrate Fête de Ganesh - Paris
The Fête de Ganesh or Ganesh Festival is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, who is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, properity and good fortune...