"fire-based fighting"

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5 December 2024

Angampora students perform their skills using fire and swords in Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka, on December 5, 2024. Angampora is a 3,000-year-old martial art from Sri Lanka, blending hand-to-hand combat, weapon techniques, and fire-based fighting skills. It includes pressure point attacks and spiritual rituals, showcasing a deep connection to Sri Lankan culture. Historically used in battles against invaders, it faces suppression during colonial rule but is recently revived as a symbol of resilience and heritage.

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5 December 2024

Angampora students attend meditations before starting Angampora lessons in Eheliyagoda, Sri Lanka, on December 5, 2024. Angampora is a 3,000-year-old martial art from Sri Lanka, blending hand-to-hand combat, weapon techniques, and fire-based fighting skills. It includes pressure point attacks and spiritual rituals, showcasing a deep connection to Sri Lankan culture. Historically used in battles against invaders, it faces suppression during colonial rule but is recently revived as a symbol of resilience and heritage.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath of the Thompson Fire is being seen on View Lane in Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2024. Ken and Vivian Elmore of Oroville are losing outbuildings, and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP), which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath of the Thompson Fire is being seen on View Lane in Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2024. Ken and Vivian Elmore of Oroville are losing outbuildings, and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP), which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath from the Thompson Fire is being seen on View Lane in Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2024. Ken and Vivian Elmore of Oroville are losing outbuildings, and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving, along with this archery target that he is enjoying with family members. The fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July is threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP), which is supplying water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath of the Thompson Fire is being seen on View Lane in Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2024. Ken and Vivian Elmore of Oroville are losing outbuildings, and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving, which they believe is being helped by the cactus planted around the perimeter. The fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July is threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP), which is supplying water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath of the Thompson Fire is being seen on View Lane in Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2024. Ken and Vivian Elmore of Oroville are losing outbuildings, and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP), which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath of the Thompson Fire is being seen on View Lane in Oroville, Calif., on Sunday, July 31, 2024. Ken and Vivian Elmore of Oroville are losing outbuildings, and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP), which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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#11448826

1 August 2024

Ken Elmore is standing on his property following the aftermath of the Thompson Fire, in Oroville, Calif., on July 31, 2024. Along with his wife Vivian, the Elmores are losing outbuildings and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which is supplying water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

Ken Elmore is standing on his property following the aftermath of the Thompson Fire, in Oroville, Calif., on July 31, 2024. Along with his wife Vivian, the Elmores are losing outbuildings and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which is supplying water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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#11448828

1 August 2024

Ken Elmore is standing on his property following the aftermath of the Thompson Fire, in Oroville, Calif., on July 31, 2024. Along with his wife Vivian, the Elmores are losing outbuildings and the majority of their land is burning. Their house is surviving the fire that is burning 3,789 acres in early July, threatening Oroville Dam, part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which is supplying water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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#11447565

1 August 2024

The aftermath from the Thompson Fire is being seen along Oregon Gulch Road, in Oroville, Calif., on July 28, 2024. Burning 3,789 acres in early July, the fire is threatening Oroville Dam, one part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath from the Thompson Fire is being seen along Oregon Gulch Road, in Oroville, Calif., on July 28, 2024. Burning 3,789 acres in early July, the fire is threatening Oroville Dam, one part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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#11447567

1 August 2024

The aftermath from the Thompson Fire is being seen along Oregon Gulch Road, in Oroville, Calif., on July 28, 2024. Burning 3,789 acres in early July, the fire is threatening Oroville Dam, one part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath from the Thompson Fire is being seen along Oregon Gulch Road, in Oroville, Calif., on July 28, 2024. Burning 3,789 acres in early July, the fire is threatening Oroville Dam, one part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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1 August 2024

The aftermath from the Thompson Fire is being seen along Oregon Gulch Road, in Oroville, Calif., on July 28, 2024. Burning 3,789 acres in early July, the fire is threatening Oroville Dam, one part of the California State Water Project (SWP) which supplies water to close to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

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