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Vietnamese Cemetery
Discarded paper, plastic bags, and offerings pile up near graves after ancestral rites at a cemetery in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 31, 2025. The scene reflects environmental issues tied to traditional rituals during memorial periods. (Photo by Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12217630 |
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| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto |
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