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2 March 2026

Revelers smeared in colors play traditional musical instruments during the mass Holi celebration at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. Foreigners join the celebration in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, smearing colors on each other's faces with the greeting ''Happy Holi'' in the premises of the ancient palace. The Kathmandu or Basantapur Durbar Square is a common place for Kathmanduites to gather and celebrate the festival of colors. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, previously the royal palace, witnesses major turmoils and changes in Nepal and is also referred to as the ''Holi Junction of Kathmandu.'' Every year, people observing the festival of colors usually visit the historical courtyard for recreation. The festival, also called the Spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the second day is Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is marked by lighting a bonfire and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits. The next day, people smear one another with different colors, including Abir or red vermilion powder. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, the Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People of all ages enjoy the festival with enthusiasm. One of the widely observed festivals of the country, the festival begins on the eighth day of the new moon and ends with the burning of the 'Chir,' which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.

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#13361977

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13361978

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13361979

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13361980

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13361983

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13361991

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13362001

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13362006

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13362014

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13362028

23 February 2026

Participants in the 'People Instead of Profit' protest against the gentrification of Kazimierz gather in front of the Basilica of Corpus Christi in Krakow, Poland, on February 22, 2026. People protest against the demolition of iconic and artistic tenement houses in Kazimierz and the construction of a luxury hotel in their place. The owner, the Order of Canons Regular of the Lateran, grants the manager's consent to De Silva Haus S.A. Demolishing the tenement house involves the eviction of residents and the closure of iconic landmarks like the Eszeweria bar. City authorities announce changes to the development plan and assistance for residents.

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#13230377

23 January 2026

Artists play the Kurumkuzhal, a traditional double reed wind instrument, during the annual eight-day long temple festival at Ernakulam Shiva Temple in Kochi, India, on January 23, 2026.

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#13230378

23 January 2026

Artists play the Kurumkuzhal, a traditional double reed wind instrument, during the annual eight-day long temple festival at Ernakulam Shiva Temple in Kochi, India, on January 23, 2026.

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#13230379

23 January 2026

Artists play the Kurumkuzhal, a traditional double reed wind instrument, during the annual eight-day long temple festival at Ernakulam Shiva Temple in Kochi, India, on January 23, 2026.

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#13207122

17 January 2026

The Indian Tribal Santal community's life is deeply intertwined with music and dance, which accompany every social and cultural event. They use various musical instruments, either crafted by themselves or bought locally. Key instruments include the Tiriaw (flute), Banam, Tamak, and Tumdah. A Santhali tribal musician sings a song and plays an indigenous instrument resembling a violin, known as the ''Phet Banam'', near Bamniphals at Ajodhya Hill in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13138383

29 December 2025

A musician plays an instrument during the Parranda de los Santos Inocentes in the town of Caucagua in Miranda, Venezuela, on December 28, 2025. In 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declares the Parranda de los Santos Inocentes de Caucagua an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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