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Traditional Martinszug Procession In Duesseldorf
An actor from Saint Martin participates in the traditional St. Martin's Day procession in Duesseldorf, Germany, on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto) -
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Traditional Martinszug Procession In Duesseldorf
An actor from Saint Martin participates in the traditional St. Martin's Day procession in Duesseldorf, Germany, on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto) -
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Traditional Martinszug Procession In Duesseldorf
An actor from Saint Martin participates in the traditional St. Martin's Day procession in Duesseldorf, Germany, on November 10, 2025. (Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Saint Jude Thaddeus figures are seen outside the Church of San Hipolito, where devotees attend to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. This occurs in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee of Saint Jude Thaddeus lights a candle at the Church of San Hipolito. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee of Saint Jude Thaddeus lights a candle at the Church of San Hipolito. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee holds a religious image during a mass at the Church of San Hipolito. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
A devotee attends the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 28, 2025. (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Christian Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico. On October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico, (Photo by Ian Robles/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto) -
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Mexican Christians Celebrate Saint Jude Thaddeus Day
October 28, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico: Devotees attend the Church of San Hipolito to bless the images of Saint Jude and give thanks for favors received. Every year on October 28, Christian faithful celebrate the feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Mexico.(Credit Image: © Ian Robles/eyepix via ZUMA Press Wire (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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Annakut Utsav Or Govardhan Puja In Kolkata.
A lady and a boy arrange plates of food, which are offered to Lord Krishna as a prayer offering on the occasion of Annakut Utsab, at a temple in Kolkata, India, on October 22, 2025. Annakut Utsav or Govardhan Puja is celebrated to worship Lord Krishna for his victory over Lord Indra. Devotees offer 56 bhog or food items to Lord Krishna as a prayer offering on this day. The foods are then distributed among devotees. (Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto) -
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Procession Of The Holy Doctors
Faithful carry a large candle as a sign of respect and gratitude during the procession of the Holy Doctors in Bitonto, Italy, on October 19, 2025. The feast dedicated to the Holy Doctors is celebrated in Bitonto every year on the third Sunday of October since 1733. On this occasion, the parish priest Don Gaetano Coviello welcomes the numerous pilgrims and citizens who arrive at the sanctuary to venerate Saints Cosmas and Damian. Many faithful, coming from all over southern Italy, travel to the city to ask the saints for favors or to thank them for graces received, as they are recognized as miracle workers. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto) -
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Procession Of The Holy Doctors
Faithful carry a large candle as a sign of respect and gratitude during the procession of the Holy Doctors in Bitonto, Italy, on October 19, 2025. The feast dedicated to the Holy Doctors is celebrated in Bitonto every year on the third Sunday of October since 1733. On this occasion, the parish priest Don Gaetano Coviello welcomes the numerous pilgrims and citizens who arrive at the sanctuary to venerate Saints Cosmas and Damian. Many faithful, coming from all over southern Italy, travel to the city to ask the saints for favors or to thank them for graces received, as they are recognized as miracle workers. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto) -
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Procession Of The Holy Doctors
The statue of Saints Cosmas and Damian is present during the Saints' procession in Bitonto, Italy, on October 19, 2025. The feast dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian is celebrated in Bitonto every year on the third Sunday of October since 1733. On this occasion, the parish priest Don Gaetano Coviello welcomes the numerous pilgrims and citizens who arrive at the sanctuary to venerate Saints Cosmas and Damian. Many faithful, coming from all over southern Italy, travel to the city to ask the saints for favors or to thank them for graces received, as they are recognized as miracle workers. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto) -
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Procession Of The Holy Doctors
Faithful throw rose petals from the balcony as the statue of the Holy Doctors passes by during the Holy Doctors procession in Bitonto, Italy, on October 19, 2025. The feast dedicated to the Holy Doctors is celebrated in Bitonto every year on the third Sunday of October since 1733. On this occasion, the parish priest Don Gaetano Coviello welcomes the numerous pilgrims and citizens who arrive at the sanctuary to venerate Saints Cosmas and Damian. Many faithful, coming from all over southern Italy, travel to the city to ask the saints for favors or to thank them for graces received, as they are recognized as miracle workers. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto) -
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Procession Of The Holy Doctors
Faithful carry a large candle as a sign of respect and gratitude during the procession of the Holy Doctors in Bitonto, Italy, on October 19, 2025. The feast dedicated to the Holy Doctors is celebrated in Bitonto every year on the third Sunday of October since 1733. On this occasion, the parish priest Don Gaetano Coviello welcomes the numerous pilgrims and citizens who arrive at the sanctuary to venerate Saints Cosmas and Damian. Many faithful, coming from all over southern Italy, travel to the city to ask the saints for favors or to thank them for graces received, as they are recognized as miracle workers. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto) -
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Flag Hoisting In Annai Velankanni Shine, Chennai
The Annai Velankanni Church annual fest starts with a flag hoisting in Chennai, India, on August 29, 2025 (Photo by Riya Raju/NurPhoto). -
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Flag Hoisting In Annai Velankanni Shine, Chennai
The Annai Velankanni Church annual fest starts with a flag hoisting in Chennai, India, on August 29, 2025 (Photo by Riya Raju/NurPhoto). -
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Flag Hoisting In Annai Velankanni Shine, Chennai
The Annai Velankanni Church annual fest starts with a flag hoisting in Chennai, India, on August 29, 2025 (Photo by Riya Raju/NurPhoto). -
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Flag Hoisting In Annai Velankanni Shine, Chennai
The Annai Velankanni Church annual fest starts with a flag hoisting in Chennai, India, on August 29, 2025 (Photo by Riya Raju/NurPhoto). -
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Flag Hoisting In Annai Velankanni Shine, Chennai
The Annai Velankanni Church annual fest starts with a flag hoisting in Chennai, India, on August 29, 2025 (Photo by Riya Raju/NurPhoto). -
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: Kalash woman inside her house's kitchen. The woman is responsible for the household, taking care of the children, and doing lighter work in the fields. The man handles plowing, threshing, and transporting the harvest. However, his main responsibility is livestock farming. In one of the most Islamic countries, the women of this small community retain their freedom wearing their own traditional clothes, dancing and singing in the countryside areas, surrounded by men. Kalash Valleys, are located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, captivated by the region's fragrance of grapes. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. The Kalash people need more support, especially in terms of healthcare, as the harsh winter snows isolate them from the rest of the world. The community struggles with limited resources, and many children suffer from respiratory diseases and malnutrition. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: Kalash little girl stand on her mother's shoulders attending at the circle spiritual dance, while men accompany them with drums and powerful songs, during the three-day Spring festival "Joshi". The celebration lasts all day, stopping at sunset and resuming the next day, when they sing a song to thank the walnut tree for its abundance, holding its leaves in their hands. The Kalash women, sing in their native language and perform traditional dances. They honor the Greek Goddess of hearth Hestia, known locally as "Gestak". The story highlights how, in one of the most Islamic countries, the women of this small community retain their freedom wearing their own traditional clothes, dancing and singing in the countryside areas, surrounded by men visitors from all over the country. Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/P
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: Kalash little girls stand on their mothers shoulders attending at the circle spiritual dance, while men accompany them with drums and powerful songs, during the three-day Spring festival "Joshi". The celebration lasts all day, stopping at sunset and resuming the next day, when they sing a song to thank the walnut tree for its abundance, holding its leaves in their hands. The Kalash women, sing in their native language and perform traditional dances. They honor the Greek Goddess of hearth Hestia, known locally as "Gestak". The story highlights how, in one of the most Islamic countries, the women of this small community retain their freedom wearing their own traditional clothes, dancing and singing in the countryside areas, surrounded by men visitors from all over the country. Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan:Kalash little girls drinks the 'sacred' milk eagerly. During "Tsiripipi", a special, local milk ceremony into the spring festival, women and girls pick the first flowers of the year, while families exchange gifts of cheese and milk which is considered sacred. During this feast, every shepherd shares the milk from his goats. T Kalash Valleys are situated in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. Kalash culture still carries remnants of Greek influence, with traditions centered around ecstasy, love and poetry. During the three-day Spring festival "Joshi," the Kalash women, sing in their native language and perform traditional dances. They honor the Greek Goddess of hearth Hestia, known locally as "Gestak". The story highlights how, in one of the most Islamic countries, the women of this small community retain their freedom wearing their own traditional clothes, dancing and singing in the countryside areas, surrounded by men visitors from all over the country. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DU
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan:Kalash girls sit by the riverbank to rest and drink the 'sacred' milk. During "Tsiripipi", a special, local milk ceremony into the spring festival, women and girls pick the first flowers of the year, while families exchange gifts of cheese and milk which is considered sacred. During this feast, every shepherd shares the milk from his goats. The community struggles with limited resources, and many children suffer from respiratory diseases and malnutrition. There is a growing need for better sanitation and assistance with farming, as their crops are insufficient. Deforestation poses a serious threat, risking soil erosion and flooding of their villages. Given the unique and fragile beauty of this ancient culture, it is crucial that we take action to protect and preserve the Kalash people for future generations. The Kalash Valleys are located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, where Spring Celebration is an annual event. Kalash is a small ethnic group, believed to trace its origins back to Alexander the Great, lives here in relative isolation. For centuries, invaders forced them into remote areas, where they fiercely resisted the Arab conquerors and their religion. The Durand Line at the end of the 19th century, which separated Afghanistan from India, the Kalash managed to survive in the three valleys Birir, Bumburet, and Rumbur of the eastern Hindu Kushrange, now part of Pakistan. These valleys lie near the Afghanistan border and are surrounded by towering peaks. With a population of approximately 3,000 the Kalash continue to practice an ancient religion, the origins of which remain unclear. Legend has it that the Greek god Dionysus founded a settlement in the region known for its festivals and orgies. During Alexander the Great's expedition to the East, many of his soldiers deserted, and settled in the Kalash Valleys. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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