"Colonial era"

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22 January 2026

Migrant laborers eat street food in Kolkata, India, on January 22, 2026. Kolkata's street food represents a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets originate from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, establishes its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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22 January 2026

Migrant laborers eat street food in Kolkata, India, on January 22, 2026. Kolkata's street food represents a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets originate from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, establishes its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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24 December 2025

In Kolkata, India, on December 24, 2025, people gather along a festively decorated alley at Bow Barracks, a colonial-era heritage complex that once houses soldiers during World War 1, ahead of Christmas celebrations.

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24 December 2025

In Kolkata, India, on December 24, 2025, people gather along a festively decorated alley at Bow Barracks, a colonial-era heritage complex that once houses soldiers during World War 1, ahead of Christmas celebrations.

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#12733305

8 September 2025

People enjoy street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#12733307

8 September 2025

People enjoy street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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8 September 2025

A vendor makes street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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8 September 2025

A vendor makes street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#12733311

8 September 2025

People enjoy street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#12733313

8 September 2025

People enjoy street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#12733318

8 September 2025

A vendor makes street food at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#12733319

8 September 2025

Snacks are at a roadside snack stand in Kolkata, India, on September 8, 2025. Kolkata's street food is a dynamic story of cultural fusion, with influences from the British colonial era, the Mughals, and East Asian communities shaping the city's diverse culinary landscape. Iconic dishes like the Kathi roll and cutlets emerge from the colonial period, while Indo-Chinese dishes arise from 1700s Chinese trades. The city's tradition of street vendors selling affordable and convenient meals, from puffed rice mixtures to momos and phuchkas, solidifies its status as a vibrant street food capital.

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#12683537

28 August 2025

Cloudy weather occurs at Tugu Square and Malang City Hall, which are built during the Dutch colonial era in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia, on August 28, 2025. Tugu Square, also known as Round Square, is built in 1920 by Thomas Karsten, a Dutch architect. Malang City Hall is built in 1927 by H.F. Horn, another Dutch architect.

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28 August 2025

Cloudy weather occurs at Tugu Square and Malang City Hall, which are built during the Dutch colonial era in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia, on August 28, 2025. Tugu Square, also known as Round Square, is built in 1920 by Thomas Karsten, a Dutch architect. Malang City Hall is built in 1927 by H.F. Horn, another Dutch architect.

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28 August 2025

Cloudy weather occurs at Tugu Square and Malang City Hall, which are built during the Dutch colonial era in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia, on August 28, 2025. Tugu Square, also known as Round Square, is built in 1920 by Thomas Karsten, a Dutch architect. Malang City Hall is built in 1927 by H.F. Horn, another Dutch architect.

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28 August 2025

Cloudy weather occurs at Tugu Square and Malang City Hall, which are built during the Dutch colonial era in Malang City, East Java, Indonesia, on August 28, 2025. Tugu Square, also known as Round Square, is built in 1920 by Thomas Karsten, a Dutch architect. Malang City Hall is built in 1927 by H.F. Horn, another Dutch architect.

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