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14 October 2024

Traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks are in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on October 5, 2024. At a time when people worship trees and animals, masks are an indispensable part of Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies. Centuries later, they are more of an interesting oddity. The traditional mask industry is a thriving business that continues to fascinate both locals and tourists. With their colorful facades, odd shapes, and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks commonly adorn the walls of local houses.

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14 October 2024

Traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks are in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on October 5, 2024. At a time when people worship trees and animals, masks are an indispensable part of Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies. Centuries later, they are more of an interesting oddity. The traditional mask industry is a thriving business that continues to fascinate both locals and tourists. With their colorful facades, odd shapes, and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks commonly adorn the walls of local houses.

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14 October 2024

Traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks are in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on October 5, 2024. At a time when people worship trees and animals, masks are an indispensable part of Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies. Centuries later, they are more of an interesting oddity. The traditional mask industry is a thriving business that continues to fascinate both locals and tourists. With their colorful facades, odd shapes, and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks commonly adorn the walls of local houses.

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14 October 2024

Traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks are in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on October 5, 2024. At a time when people worship trees and animals, masks are an indispensable part of Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies. Centuries later, they are more of an interesting oddity. The traditional mask industry is a thriving business that continues to fascinate both locals and tourists. With their colorful facades, odd shapes, and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks commonly adorn the walls of local houses.

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14 October 2024

Traditional Sri Lankan wooden masks are in Markham, Ontario, Canada, on October 5, 2024. At a time when people worship trees and animals, masks are an indispensable part of Sri Lankan rituals and ceremonies. Centuries later, they are more of an interesting oddity. The traditional mask industry is a thriving business that continues to fascinate both locals and tourists. With their colorful facades, odd shapes, and intriguing histories, traditional Sri Lankan masks commonly adorn the walls of local houses.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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17 July 2016

July 16 and 17th was a day of gala ceremonies and parties staged by children in São Paulo, Brazil, in the neighborhood of freedom in observance of the Tanabata Festival. This ancient festival dates back centuries to a popular belief in ancient China that two lovely stars - Kenguy and Shokugo which are set apart on either side of the Milky Way are supposed to have their joyous reunion during one of the nights.This gaily bedecked street in Sao Paulo is typical of the festive mood . Bamboo trees are thickly decorated with colored paper, streamers and other glittering oddities.

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