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A smiling woman wears a headscarf decorated with a flower during the celebration of Trifon Zarezan, a traditional Bulgarian holiday for grap...

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Celebration of Day of Saint Tryphon in Bolhrad, Ukraine

17 February 2026

A smiling woman wears a headscarf decorated with a flower during the celebration of Trifon Zarezan, a traditional Bulgarian holiday for grap...

#13331772

17 February 2026

A smiling woman wears a headscarf decorated with a flower during the celebration of Trifon Zarezan, a traditional Bulgarian holiday for grape growers, gardeners, and winemakers, in Bolhrad, Ukraine, on February 14, 2026.


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A smiling woman wears a headscarf decorated with a flower during the celebration of Trifon Zarezan, a traditional Bulgarian holiday for grap...

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Celebration of Day of Saint Tryphon in Bolhrad, Ukraine

17 February 2026

A smiling woman wears a headscarf decorated with a flower during the celebration of Trifon Zarezan, a traditional Bulgarian holiday for grap...

#13331774

17 February 2026

A smiling woman wears a headscarf decorated with a flower during the celebration of Trifon Zarezan, a traditional Bulgarian holiday for grape growers, gardeners, and winemakers, in Bolhrad, Ukraine, on February 14, 2026.


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A passerby walks near a red heart-shaped decoration installed on a cobblestone sidewalk for Valentine's Day in Tirana, Albania, on February...

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VALENTINE’S DAY IN TIRANA, ALBANIA

14 February 2026

A passerby walks near a red heart-shaped decoration installed on a cobblestone sidewalk for Valentine's Day in Tirana, Albania, on February...

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14 February 2026

A passerby walks near a red heart-shaped decoration installed on a cobblestone sidewalk for Valentine's Day in Tirana, Albania, on February 14, 2026.


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A traditional Sicilian cart is in a bar window display in Palermo, Italy, on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Cristian Bonaviri/NurPhoto)

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Daily Life In Palermo

2 February 2026

A traditional Sicilian cart is in a bar window display in Palermo, Italy, on February 2, 2026. (Photo by Cristian Bonaviri/NurPhoto)

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2 February 2026

A traditional Sicilian cart is in a bar window display in Palermo, Italy, on February 2, 2026.


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KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 19:
Assorted religious and decorative collectibles, including wooden and stone statues of Jesus and saints for Chri...

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Daily Life In Krakow During Winter

20 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 19:
Assorted religious and decorative collectibles, including wooden and stone statues of Jesus and saints for Chri...

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20 January 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – JANUARY 19: Assorted religious and decorative collectibles, including wooden and stone statues of Jesus and saints for Christmas and Easter, are displayed in an antique shop in Krakow, Poland, on January 19, 2026.


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The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219415

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219416

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative...

#13219417

20 January 2026

The temple's ceiling at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs. Dancheong consists of ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space and symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intric...

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Bomunsa Temple

20 January 2026

A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intric...

#13219421

20 January 2026

A view of the temple's door is decorated with elaborate dancheong, traditional Korean decorative painting, featuring vivid colors and intricate geometric and floral motifs at Bomunsa temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, on January 20, 2026. Dancheong consists of ornate designs, painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, which not only enhance the aesthetic of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions.


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International tourists accompany batik artisans to create batik motifs using traditional canting tools at the Komar Batik Production House i...

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Safeguarding Indonesia’s Batik Tradition In Bandung

16 January 2026

International tourists accompany batik artisans to create batik motifs using traditional canting tools at the Komar Batik Production House i...

#13202859

16 January 2026

International tourists accompany batik artisans to create batik motifs using traditional canting tools at the Komar Batik Production House in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Komar Batik opens its doors to local and international tourists to learn batik as part of cultural education while introducing the batik-making process firsthand. This activity is carried out as an effort to preserve batik, one of the archipelago's distinctive fabrics, which UNESCO designates as an Intangible Cultural Heritage on October 2, 2009.


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International tourists accompany batik artisans to create batik motifs using traditional canting tools at the Komar Batik Production House i...

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Safeguarding Indonesia’s Batik Tradition In Bandung

16 January 2026

International tourists accompany batik artisans to create batik motifs using traditional canting tools at the Komar Batik Production House i...

#13202860

16 January 2026

International tourists accompany batik artisans to create batik motifs using traditional canting tools at the Komar Batik Production House in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Komar Batik opens its doors to local and international tourists to learn batik as part of cultural education while introducing the batik-making process firsthand. This activity is carried out as an effort to preserve batik, one of the archipelago's distinctive fabrics, which UNESCO designates as an Intangible Cultural Heritage on October 2, 2009.


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The western market has an iconic Longhorn Skull (Photo by George Wilson/NurPhoto).

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Bandera, Texas - The Cowboy Capital Of The World

12 January 2026

The western market has an iconic Longhorn Skull (Photo by George Wilson/NurPhoto).

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12 January 2026

The western market has an iconic Longhorn Skull


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A woman and a young person hold hands and walk away from the camera on a wet cobblestone street lined with parked cars, with the young perso...

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Boy With Scarf In German National Colors Black, Red, And Yellow

8 December 2025

A woman and a young person hold hands and walk away from the camera on a wet cobblestone street lined with parked cars, with the young perso...

#13072742

8 December 2025

A woman and a young person hold hands and walk away from the camera on a wet cobblestone street lined with parked cars, with the young person carrying a scarf in the German national colors (black, red, and yellow), in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, on December 7, 2025.


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A person visits the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico on November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto...

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Day Of The Dead In San Andres Mixquic In Mexico

3 November 2025

A person visits the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico on November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto...

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3 November 2025

A person visits the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico on November 2, 2025.


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People visit the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico on November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)

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Day Of The Dead In San Andres Mixquic In Mexico

3 November 2025

People visit the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico on November 2, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto)

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3 November 2025

People visit the cemetery during the Day of the Dead in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico on November 2, 2025.


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Kashmiri paper mache handicrafts are displayed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 12, 2025. Kashmiri paper mache is a traditional craft...

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Kashmiri Paper Mache Handicrafts

14 October 2025

Kashmiri paper mache handicrafts are displayed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 12, 2025. Kashmiri paper mache is a traditional craft...

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14 October 2025

Kashmiri paper mache handicrafts are displayed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on October 12, 2025. Kashmiri paper mache is a traditional craft involving hand-painted, decorated objects made from paper pulp, brought to Kashmir, India, from Persia in the 14th century. This intricate art form is known for its detailed motifs, often inspired by the nature of the Kashmir Valley.


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