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Daily Life In Old Quebec City
Figures of mice made out of glass are displayed at a glass workshop in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 26, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Old Quebec City
Gelato is at a shop in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 25, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Old Quebec City
Hand-carved wooden figures are at a wooden handicraft shop in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 24, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Daily Life In Old Quebec City
Hand-carved wooden cats are at a wooden handicraft shop in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 24, 2025. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto) -
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 16, 2024 - Kalash Valley, Pakistan: The Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, during the Spring Celebration. 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. 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)region's fragrance of grapes. 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. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLAR
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 15, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: A young Kalash woman comes in ecstasy dancing all day till the sunset, during the 3 days Spring celebations named Joshi. Despite the strong influence of Islam in their region, the Kalash women of all ages, managed to retain their colorful traditional clothing, in contrast to the conservative attire worn by women in neighboring cities, such as the burqa. Their festive hats are adorned with feathers and aromatic branches, reminiscent of the plumes of Macedonian helmets. The sea shells in their attire remind them of their maritime origins. The number of the colored beads of their necklaces, indicates the degree of their economic status. Their hair is combed into five braids, where the main one, in the center of the head, has been braided since a young age and has never been cut. The next day all the women will sing a song to thank the walnut trees for their abundance of fruits. Furthermore, the young women of the Kalash, despite living in a conservative Muslim area, choose to study at nearby universities, pursuing subjects such as botany. Their goal is to stay close to their community while integrating the ancient wisdom of their tribe into their professional lives. The Kalash follow their own calendar, with the seasons determined by the Moon and the rhythms of Nature. Kalash women can marry the man they fall in love with. Women stand out for their beauty, they are proud, free with obvious sociability and active participation in the democratic processes of the Community. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: Two young Kalash women wash their clothes in the river, enjoying their sisterhood, chatting in the bright sunlight to the music of the Chitral River. Kalash women can marry the man they fall in love with, study what they want at the universities of nearby cities, respect the tradition of their tribe and some like to the village, wear their traditional, colorful costumes during holy days and feasts experiencing the unique freedom of women in the entire country. Women stand out for their beauty, they are proud, free with obvious sociability and active participation in the democratic processes of the Community. They dress in a long black tunic (Sangachs) embroidered with colorful geometric shapes on the hem, on the edges of the sleeves and on the jacket. They are adorned with necklaces of colored beads, the number of which indicates the degree of their economic status. Their hair is combed into five braids, where the main one, in the center of the head, has been braided since a young age and has never been cut. It is said that Alexander the Great, on the eve of a battle, doubted its outcome. However, the battle was won thanks to the unexpected intervention of women. To honor their help, he called a meeting and asked his men to give their helmets to the women, who had proven more worthy. A general then placed his helmet Shusut on the head of the female leader. In memory of this, the "Shusut" was established and Kalash women wear at all times to honor the respect given to them. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: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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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 15, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: An outside visitor to the Kalash spring festival “Joshi” enjoys the uniquely beautiful view of the Rumbur valley, waving her shawl, thus giving a little shade to her head, from the strong midday sun of the mountain. The Kalash women stand out for their beauty, they are proud, free with obvious sociability and active participation in the democratic processes of the Community. The Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, i. the ite of their Spring Celebration. 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)region's fragrance of grapes. 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". (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 15, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: A proud old man is happily descending from the snowy mountain, carrying ice in his cart that he is going to use to preserve the meat and the few vegetables now that summer is coming in the Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, during the Spring Celebration. 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. 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)region's fragrance of grapes. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 15, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: Women stand outside the sacred house of Hestia Greek ancient goddess of housing. In Kalash culture, where ecstasy, love, poetry, shamanism, and the pagan feelings associated with the Greek god Pan still thrive. In one of the most Islamic countries, the women of a small community are free to wear whatever they want, dance embracing each other in small and large circles, openly in nature, and sing ecstatically. They are surrounded by men, who come from all over the country to join in the festivities. The women stand out for their beauty, they are proud, free with obvious sociability and active participation in the democratic processes of the Community. They dress in a long black tunic (Sangachs) embroidered with colorful geometric shapes on the hem, on the edges of the sleeves and on the bodice. They are adorned with necklaces of colored beads, the number of which indicates the degree of their economic status. Their hair is combed into five braids, where the main one, in the center of the head, has been braided since a young age and has never been cut. On their heads they wear a fully embroidered hat (Shusut), which resembles a Greek helmet. It is said that Alexander the Great, on the eve of a battle, expressed to his staff their reservations about its successful outcome. In the end, the battle was won, thanks to the unexpected military intervention of women. 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. (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 young man plays the traditional drum that is decorated with flowers, symbols of the fertility, to accompany the women into their circle dance. The music of the Kalash is connected to the cycle of life. During all religious festivals attended by women, women's circular dances are performed. The women are held in a circle with their hands clasped behind their backs and accompany the dance with song. The instrumental accompaniment in the center of the circle is a large tambourine. The Kalas, despite the occasional persecution and decimation of their tribe by various invaders (Mongols, Chinese, Tatars, Persians and Muslims), remain a peace-loving and amnesiac people. They are cheerful people and love music, songs and dance. In fact, being a good dancer is a special honor, just as it was in ancient Greece. The son of Achilles, Pyrrhus, was glorified because he danced beautifully. Kalash people during traditional Spring Joshi feast, celebrate, drink wine of their own production, together with women, offering them a small branch of a fertile tree at the end of the ceremony, symbolizing fertility. The women stand out for their beauty, they are proud, free with obvious sociability and active participation in the democratic processes of the Community. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan:A boy waits outside his sheepfold for his father to gather the sheep. The Kalash, a small ethnic group believed to descend from Alexander the Great, live in relative isolation in the Kalash Valleys in Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas. For centuries, invaders pushed them into remote areas where they resisted Arab conquerors and their religion. After the 19th-century Durand Line divided Afghanistan from India, the Kalash survived in the valleys of Birir, Bumburet and Rumbur in the Hindu Kush. With around 3,000 people, the Kalash continue practicing an ancient religion, the origins of which are unclear. Their vibrant clothing, especially the women’s, contrasts with the conservative attire of neighboring regions. They celebrate their connection with nature through festivals with singing, dancing and drinking alcohol. However, they face many challenges, including isolation, poor healthcare, and limited resources. Respiratory diseases and malnutrition affect many children, while deforestation and insufficient crops threaten their survival. There is an urgent need for improved healthcare, farming support, and preservation of their culture. and they require help to protect their way of life. Note:I asked the boy to look at the sun to capture the light in his eyes. Without a fill-in flash, I pointed towards the sun or looked at it myself, to encourage him. In May, the sun rises and sets quickly in the Kalash valleys remaining vertical most of the day. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
may 14, 2024 - Kalash Valley, Pakistan: A girl from the Kalash tribe arranges the plates on the kitchen shelves of her home. Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, during the Spring Celebration. 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. The Kalash people need more support, especially in terms of healthcare, as the harsh winter snows isolate them from the rest of the world. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 17, 2024 - Kallas Valleys, Pakistan:A very old man in his hand-painted truck, drives to transport goods from Chitral, the nearest city, to the Kalash Valleys and back. The driver's and passenger's doors are carved from the outside. This is the tradition in trucks, lorries and even passenger buses in Pakistan. The Kalash festivals are a major event that every year attracts more and more visitors from all over the country as well as from abroad, thus somewhat increasing the income of the people of the tribe who otherwise really need significant help. This portfolio showcases my personal work in the Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, during the Spring Celebration. 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. After the creation of 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, captivated by the region's fragrance of grapes. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 13, 2024 - Kalash Valley, Pakistan: A baby girl in her father's arms with the river in the background This portfolio showcases my personal work in the Kalash Valleys, located in the mountains of Pakistan, just a few kilometers from Taliban-controlled areas, during the Spring Celebration. 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. The Kalash people need more support, especially in terms of healthcare, as the harsh winter snows isolate them from the rest of the world. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan: In Kalash culture, ecstasy, love, poetry, shamanism, and the pagan feelings associated with the Greek god Pan still live on. In one of the most Islamic countries, the women of a small community are free to wear whatever they want, to dance embracing each other, creating smaller and larger circles, openly in nature, and to sing ecstatically. They are surrounded by men, who come from all over the country to join in the festivities. In the heart of the Muslim-majority regions of Asia, this small tribe remains the only one that produces and enjoys wine during their celebrations and gatherings. Despite the strong influence of Islam in their region, the women of the Kalash have managed to preserve their colorful traditional clothing, in stark contrast to the more conservative attire worn by women in neighboring areas, such as the burqa. Their festive hats, adorned with feathers and aromatic branches, evoke of the plumes of ancient Macedonian helmets. The sea shells in their clothing serve as a reminder of their maritime origins. The spring Joshi festival lasts throughout the day, pausing at sunset and resuming the following. During this celebration, they sing a song of gratitude to the walnut tree for its abundance of fruits. 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. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Kalash, ancient tribe of Pakistan in Taliban region
May 14, 2024- Kallas Valleys, Pakistan:Salim (on the left) and his colleague Farman are the jeep drivers who took us to the Kalasha Valleys. The dirt road is very narrow and steep, requiring a lot of experience, as sometimes it rains heavily, snows, or large rocks fall. Salim enjoys the Kalasha celebrations and, although he is Muslim, he greatly appreciates this tribe and has formed genuine friendships with some of the Kalasha people. 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. 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". (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 24, 2023 - Chencha, Omo Valley, Arba Minch, southern Ethiopia: Men and women of all ages from the Dorze tribe continue the art of creating colorful textiles using wooden looms, spinning wheels, and other traditional methods. The Dorze tribe is renowned for its skilled weaving, not only in textiles but also in crafting huts made from local bamboo. These huts, which can last up to 80 years, are a testament to their craftsmanship and sustainable living. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 28, 2023 - Omo River's Valley, Ethiopia: Younger mother with her newborn baby and a lollipop! A Delicate Balance... The sun rises in the Mago National Park, where I met the Mursi, known for their elaborate ear and/or lip plates. As there is no electricity here, everyone has already begun their daily tasks. Many women continue the tradition of placing a clay plate in their ears and /or their lower lip. The larger the plate, the more attractive they are considered. Nearby, there are activists from Scandinavian countries trying to explain to them that this is a violent and abusive practice toward themselves and their bodies. Although, still the women’s traditional body modification remains a symbol of beauty and status. In the elections, the Mursi do not even vote because they are a nomadic population. Outside the huts, which are made of straw and mud, women pound seeds and cook. Around the large tree, young mothers rock their babies to sleep, holding them close, their hearts beating in sync. How do they live only on breast milk, seeds, the fruits of nature, the sun and the moon, the art of family and relationships? I want to know! (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
February 24, 2023 - Chencha, Omo Valley, Arba Minch, southern Ethiopia: Men and women of all ages from the Dorze tribe continue the art of creating colorful textiles using wooden looms, spinning wheels, and other traditional methods. The Dorze tribe is renowned for its skilled weaving, not only in textiles but also in crafting huts made from local bamboo. These huts, which can last up to 80 years, are a testament to their craftsmanship and sustainable living. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
6, April 2018 - Aeropoli, Mani, Lakonia, Peloponnese, south Greece: According to the tradition, every year of the Holy friday, children and adults follow the Epitaph in the church. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
May 2011 - Mani, Messinia, Greece:Old woman. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
May 2011 - Mani, Messinia Greece: Traditional morning religious feast in Prastio village near Kardamyli in the little church of Agioi Theodoroi. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 6, 2018 – Mani, Lakonia, Peloponnese, Southern Greece: The preparation of the Epitaph's litany with wildflowers by the old priest and faithful people. People follow the Epitaph on the night of Holy Friday, singing the Epitaph hymns. Four men traditionally hold the flower-decorated statue of the Epitaph, which travels around the village's houses and ends at the sea to bless the sailors and captains. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nuns serve plates with spaghetti, preparing the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nuns serve plates with spaghetti, preparing the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
may 2011 - Mani, Messinia, Greece: Old woman with donkey. 300 km approximately southeast from Athens, is one of the most picturesque destinations for authentic holidays, villages with traditional architecture, virgin and wild landscapes that combine sea and mountain, paths to walk and reach to unique spots, fairytale caves and gorges, people hospitable who cook, drink and dance in their ancient feasts (named 'panigiria' in Greek), with accomodation special to relax and logic prices (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS) -
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Nun Agni holds plates with spaghetti, preparing Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 17, 2017- Selegoudi, Taygetos mountain, Laconia, Peloponnesus, south Greece: Sygklino, red eggs, kourabiedes, cheeses, tzatziki, and other traditional dishes are offered on Clean Monday after the forgiveness at the monuments of the cemetery, as the procession of forgiveness goes from house to house. All the followers of the procession are welcome at the table with the treats, and in the afternoon, the procession ends in the village square, where the circle of forgiveness takes place with hugs and kisses, one by one, to cleanse from the vendettas of the past. Afterward, the auction of the Easter bread with the red eggs collected by the procession from the houses takes place, and with the money raised from the auction, the magnificent frescoed interior of the church, including the iconography of Saints Theodoros and more, is maintained. The tradition ends with all the traditional treats brought by each household to the village's municipal cafe, where the priest and the youth become DJs, and the dance with a view of Taygetus finishes the night. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Celebrating Orthodox Easter in Greece
April 14, 2018 – Mystras, Lakonia, Peloponnesus, Southern Greece: Girl eats spaghetti that nuns serve during the Easter lunch with red eggs, in the beautiful Pantanassa Monastery, which is located in the Byzantine castle-town of Mystras. Mystras, like a miniature replica of the majestic Mount Taygetos, rises above the verdant valley of Eurotas. Historically, the medieval fortress town of Mystras gained prominence after the Fourth Crusade in 1204, when the Crusaders established the Latin Empire (1204-1261) and other states in the Byzantine lands they conquered. The Peloponnese region was occupied by the Frankish knights and became the Principality of Achaea under the Villehardouin family. William II of Villehardouin fortified Mystras and built the castle on the hilltop to subdue the unruly mountain dwellers of Taygetos and secure the defense of the fertile Lacedaemon. The castle had barely been completed when the Prince of Achaea, defeated by Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus at the Battle of Pelagonia in 1259 and made prisoner, was forced to cede the three strongholds of Peloponnese, including Mystras, to the Byzantines as ransom. Mystras soon evolved into a major center of the Byzantine Empire, second only to the capital, Constantinople. It was here that Byzantine art and literature flourished for the last time before the spread of Ottoman conquests in the mid-15th century. This cultural flourishing, coupled with the revival of classical letters and philosophy, became known as the Palaeologan Renaissance. (Maro Kouri/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Timeless world of Ethiopia's Omo valley tribes
March 13, 2019 - Omo River's Valley: In their small flea market, the people of the Dessenech tribe sell mostly their handicrafts, including handmade jewelry, as well as items they use in their bucolic daily life, such as sticks and unique wooden pillows, which they rest on when they are tired. The Dessenech tribe's handicraft market is located along the banks of the Omo River. The Dessenech believe in living without calculations, free from counting ages, numbers, animals, deaths, or even the seasons of rain and drought. They embrace a life that is focused on the present moment, feeling unburdened and alive. (Maro Kouri / Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Holidaymakers on the promenade at Blackpool where Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm, has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969. Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
A gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells locally made rock and the imported variety.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969, is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
A gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells locally made rock and the imported variety.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969, is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
A gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells locally made rock and the imported variety.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969, is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Spends gift shop on Blackpool promenade which sells sticks of rock made by Stanton & Novelty Confectioners.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town have joined together to ask for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
David is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
David is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
David Thorp, director at Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
David is one of ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, his family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Sugar boilers pouring the hot mixture on to water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
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Blackpool rock maker leads crusade to protect British seaside staple
Stanton & Novelty is one of 10 Blackpool businesses that handmakes UK rock, but cheap imports and MP scandals are frustrating attempts to gain geographical protection.
At a small factory making Blackpool rock, the flavours might be different from previous generations but the techniques and skills are the same as they were 60 years ago.
Stepping inside the Stanton & Novelty factory in Blackpool is like entering a time capsule. The smell of burnt sugar is intense. Big splodges of colourful hot toffee are like abstract artworks.
Stanton & Novelty Confectioners, a family firm which has been making traditional Blackpool rock in the Lancashire seaside resort since 1969.
Ten sweet makers in the town asking for protected status for their product which is facing competition from cheap Chinese imports.
Sugar boilers working with the mixture on water cooled cold plates then adding colours as the liquid rapidly cools.
Blackpool, UK, 24 April 2024.
Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
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