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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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#10914963

15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are making Pongal rice during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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#10914967

15 January 2024

Hindu devotees are praying to the god during the Pongal festival in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 15, 2024. The vibrant Hindu harvest festival of Pongal is extending its joy beyond India to Sri Lanka. It is being celebrated with fervour, uniting the Tamil communities in both countries. In Sri Lanka, cities like Jaffna and Trincomalee are witnessing lively festivities as families come together to express gratitude for nature's bounty. Pongal is transcending religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering communal harmony. Beyond its cultural significance, the festival is serving as a reminder of the interconnectedness of agrarian communities, emphasising the importance of sustainable farming practices. In essence, Pongal is a celebration that is weaving a rich tapestry of cultural exchange and shared joy across borders.

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#10887501

3 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 30 2023: Observers outside Hope Mission witness police and municipal services dismantling the nearby camp, emphasizing the demand for shelter, on December 30, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton’s ongoing mass encampment evictions reveal a pressing issue: 3000+ homeless individuals navigating uncertainty. Despite temporary court measures, limited shelter space persists. The community acknowledges diverse needs and seeks compassionate, effective solutions beyond traditional shelters. Addressing this multifaceted challenge demands a nuanced, holistic approach.

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#10887444

3 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 30 2023: Observers outside Hope Mission witness police and municipal services dismantling the nearby camp, emphasizing the demand for shelter, on December 30, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton’s ongoing mass encampment evictions reveal a pressing issue: 3000+ homeless individuals navigating uncertainty. Despite temporary court measures, limited shelter space persists. The community acknowledges diverse needs and seeks compassionate, effective solutions beyond traditional shelters. Addressing this multifaceted challenge demands a nuanced, holistic approach.

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#10887431

3 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 30 2023: Observers outside Hope Mission witness police and municipal services dismantling the nearby camp, emphasizing the demand for shelter, on December 30, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton’s ongoing mass encampment evictions reveal a pressing issue: 3000+ homeless individuals navigating uncertainty. Despite temporary court measures, limited shelter space persists. The community acknowledges diverse needs and seeks compassionate, effective solutions beyond traditional shelters. Addressing this multifaceted challenge demands a nuanced, holistic approach.

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3 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 30 2023: Observers outside Hope Mission witness police and municipal services dismantling the nearby camp, emphasizing the demand for shelter, on December 30, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton’s ongoing mass encampment evictions reveal a pressing issue: 3000+ homeless individuals navigating uncertainty. Despite temporary court measures, limited shelter space persists. The community acknowledges diverse needs and seeks compassionate, effective solutions beyond traditional shelters. Addressing this multifaceted challenge demands a nuanced, holistic approach.

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#10887421

3 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 30 2023: Observers outside Hope Mission witness police and municipal services dismantling the nearby camp, emphasizing the demand for shelter, on December 30, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton’s ongoing mass encampment evictions reveal a pressing issue: 3000+ homeless individuals navigating uncertainty. Despite temporary court measures, limited shelter space persists. The community acknowledges diverse needs and seeks compassionate, effective solutions beyond traditional shelters. Addressing this multifaceted challenge demands a nuanced, holistic approach.

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3 January 2024

EDMONTON, CANADA - DECEMBER 30 2023: Observers outside Hope Mission witness police and municipal services dismantling the nearby camp, emphasizing the demand for shelter, on December 30, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton’s ongoing mass encampment evictions reveal a pressing issue: 3000+ homeless individuals navigating uncertainty. Despite temporary court measures, limited shelter space persists. The community acknowledges diverse needs and seeks compassionate, effective solutions beyond traditional shelters. Addressing this multifaceted challenge demands a nuanced, holistic approach.

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#10681774

23 October 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 22, 2023: Edmontonians hold a 1-hour silent candlelight vigil outside Town Hall, braving -1°C temperatures, to call for peace and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, on October 22, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Vigil participants refrained from displaying signs and posters, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the desire for peace for all to benefit.

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#10681742

23 October 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 22, 2023: Edmontonians hold a 1-hour silent candlelight vigil outside Town Hall, braving -1°C temperatures, to call for peace and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, on October 22, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Vigil participants refrained from displaying signs and posters, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the desire for peace for all to benefit.

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#10681744

23 October 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 22, 2023: Edmontonians hold a 1-hour silent candlelight vigil outside Town Hall, braving -1°C temperatures, to call for peace and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, on October 22, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Vigil participants refrained from displaying signs and posters, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the desire for peace for all to benefit.

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#10681746

23 October 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 22, 2023: Edmontonians hold a 1-hour silent candlelight vigil outside Town Hall, braving -1°C temperatures, to call for peace and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, on October 22, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Vigil participants refrained from displaying signs and posters, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the desire for peace for all to benefit.

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#10681750

23 October 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 22, 2023: Edmontonians hold a 1-hour silent candlelight vigil outside Town Hall, braving -1°C temperatures, to call for peace and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, on October 22, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Vigil participants refrained from displaying signs and posters, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the desire for peace for all to benefit.

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#10681772

23 October 2023

EDMONTON, CANADA - OCTOBER 22, 2023: Edmontonians hold a 1-hour silent candlelight vigil outside Town Hall, braving -1°C temperatures, to call for peace and an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, on October 22, 2023, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Vigil participants refrained from displaying signs and posters, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and the desire for peace for all to benefit.

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