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17 Apr 2026

MIYAJIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 15: Paper 'Omikuji' fortunes are tied to ropes at Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 2026. This common practice in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism involves visitors tying their fortunes to a designated area, particularly if the prediction is unfavorable, as a way to leave bad luck behind and seek divine intervention for a better future.

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14 Jan 2026

Tourists enjoy local food on the shore of Jurere in Florianopolis, Brazil, on January 3, 2026. Street food and beach vendors are a staple of the Florianopolis coast, offering vacationers a variety of snacks and traditional dishes directly at their lounge chairs. This common practice provides a convenient and authentic culinary experience for visitors during the busy South American summer season.

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26 Oct 2025

People in Kolkata, India, buy bananas for Chhath Puja, which they offer as prayers to the Sun God, on October 26, 2025.

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26 Oct 2025

A person checks a bunch of bananas for Chhath Puja, which are used as a prayer offering to the Sun God, inside a market in Kolkata, India, on October 26, 2025.

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#12897827

23 Oct 2025

An editorial image shows a Just Eat delivery rider on a bicycle during daylight in an urban environment. The courier wears the brand's signature orange uniform and carries an insulated delivery backpack with the Just Eat logo. The photo captures the modern gig economy and eco-friendly food delivery methods that are increasingly common in European cities in Bari, Italy, on October 8, 2025.

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#12515440

29 Jun 2025

Nepali farmers transplant paddy saplings in a field on the outskirts of Lalitpur District, Nepal, on June 29, 2025, as the nation marks ''National Paddy Day,'' celebrating rice and rituals. Soaking in mud and water, farmers continuously work on the field, leveling the mud to ensure an even level and continuous flow of water, creating a favorable topography for the paddy saplings to grow. The plantation of paddy saplings in the field, known as ''Ropain,'' holds high significance for farmers in Nepal, which is primarily dominant during the monsoon season that starts in June and lasts for four months. While planting the saplings, farmers run behind each other, smearing mud on faces and splashing muddy water as a means of fun. These sorts of activities are common in the Himalayan nation on the 15th of Ashar, which has been marked as National Paddy Day since 2005. This day was earlier marked to indicate the start of the cultivation season with the onset of the monsoon. As farmers gather, a feast is thrown, which includes beaten rice, curd, pickle, and homemade brew. Because of this long-standing tradition of having victuals, Ashar-15 is also known as ''Dahi (Curd)-Chiura (Beaten-rice)'' eating day.

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#12515441

29 Jun 2025

Nepali farmers transplant paddy saplings in a field on the outskirts of Lalitpur District, Nepal, on June 29, 2025, as the nation marks ''National Paddy Day,'' celebrating rice and rituals. Soaking in mud and water, farmers continuously work on the field, leveling the mud to ensure an even level and continuous flow of water, creating a favorable topography for the paddy saplings to grow. The plantation of paddy saplings in the field, known as ''Ropain,'' holds high significance for farmers in Nepal, which is primarily dominant during the monsoon season that starts in June and lasts for four months. While planting the saplings, farmers run behind each other, smearing mud on faces and splashing muddy water as a means of fun. These sorts of activities are common in the Himalayan nation on the 15th of Ashar, which has been marked as National Paddy Day since 2005. This day was earlier marked to indicate the start of the cultivation season with the onset of the monsoon. As farmers gather, a feast is thrown, which includes beaten rice, curd, pickle, and homemade brew. Because of this long-standing tradition of having victuals, Ashar-15 is also known as ''Dahi (Curd)-Chiura (Beaten-rice)'' eating day.

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#12515445

29 Jun 2025

Nepali farmers transplant paddy saplings in a field on the outskirts of Lalitpur District, Nepal, on June 29, 2025, as the nation marks ''National Paddy Day,'' celebrating rice and rituals. Soaking in mud and water, farmers continuously work on the field, leveling the mud to ensure an even level and continuous flow of water, creating a favorable topography for the paddy saplings to grow. The plantation of paddy saplings in the field, known as ''Ropain,'' holds high significance for farmers in Nepal, which is primarily dominant during the monsoon season that starts in June and lasts for four months. While planting the saplings, farmers run behind each other, smearing mud on faces and splashing muddy water as a means of fun. These sorts of activities are common in the Himalayan nation on the 15th of Ashar, which has been marked as National Paddy Day since 2005. This day was earlier marked to indicate the start of the cultivation season with the onset of the monsoon. As farmers gather, a feast is thrown, which includes beaten rice, curd, pickle, and homemade brew. Because of this long-standing tradition of having victuals, Ashar-15 is also known as ''Dahi (Curd)-Chiura (Beaten-rice)'' eating day.

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#12515447

29 Jun 2025

Nepali farmers transplant paddy saplings in a field on the outskirts of Lalitpur District, Nepal, on June 29, 2025, as the nation marks ''National Paddy Day,'' celebrating rice and rituals. Soaking in mud and water, farmers continuously work on the field, leveling the mud to ensure an even level and continuous flow of water, creating a favorable topography for the paddy saplings to grow. The plantation of paddy saplings in the field, known as ''Ropain,'' holds high significance for farmers in Nepal, which is primarily dominant during the monsoon season that starts in June and lasts for four months. While planting the saplings, farmers run behind each other, smearing mud on faces and splashing muddy water as a means of fun. These sorts of activities are common in the Himalayan nation on the 15th of Ashar, which has been marked as National Paddy Day since 2005. This day was earlier marked to indicate the start of the cultivation season with the onset of the monsoon. As farmers gather, a feast is thrown, which includes beaten rice, curd, pickle, and homemade brew. Because of this long-standing tradition of having victuals, Ashar-15 is also known as ''Dahi (Curd)-Chiura (Beaten-rice)'' eating day.

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#12515448

29 Jun 2025

Nepali farmers transplant paddy saplings in a field on the outskirts of Lalitpur District, Nepal, on June 29, 2025, as the nation marks ''National Paddy Day,'' celebrating rice and rituals. Soaking in mud and water, farmers continuously work on the field, leveling the mud to ensure an even level and continuous flow of water, creating a favorable topography for the paddy saplings to grow. The plantation of paddy saplings in the field, known as ''Ropain,'' holds high significance for farmers in Nepal, which is primarily dominant during the monsoon season that starts in June and lasts for four months. While planting the saplings, farmers run behind each other, smearing mud on faces and splashing muddy water as a means of fun. These sorts of activities are common in the Himalayan nation on the 15th of Ashar, which has been marked as National Paddy Day since 2005. This day was earlier marked to indicate the start of the cultivation season with the onset of the monsoon. As farmers gather, a feast is thrown, which includes beaten rice, curd, pickle, and homemade brew. Because of this long-standing tradition of having victuals, Ashar-15 is also known as ''Dahi (Curd)-Chiura (Beaten-rice)'' eating day.

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22 May 2025

A worker burns iron filters used in a plastic factory for reuse beside the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 22, 2025. The process is part of informal recycling practices common in the area, often carried out without proper safety or environmental measures.

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#12397772

22 May 2025

Workers burn iron filters used in a plastic factory for reuse beside the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 22, 2025. The process is part of informal recycling practices common in the area, often carried out without proper safety or environmental measures.

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22 May 2025

Workers burn iron filters used in a plastic factory for reuse beside the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 22, 2025. The process is part of informal recycling practices common in the area, often carried out without proper safety or environmental measures.

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22 May 2025

Workers burn iron filters used in a plastic factory for reuse beside the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 22, 2025. The process is part of informal recycling practices common in the area, often carried out without proper safety or environmental measures.

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22 May 2025

Children walk past workers who burn iron filters, used in a plastic factory for reuse, beside the River Buriganga in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on May 22, 2025. The process is part of informal recycling practices common in the area, often carried out without proper safety or environmental measures.

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19 May 2025

Three young musicians play guitars and sing while sitting against a historic stone wall in the late afternoon sun, as pedestrians walk past on a street in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 9, 2025. Street performances are a common sight in Prague's city center, often attracting tourists and locals alike.

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