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Holy week around the world
Updated: 2011-04-21 10:01
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 A boy prepares to jump over the bonfire during Chiakokonoba celebration in Tbilisi, April 20, 2011. According to the ancient superstition, people purify themselves from evil souls by jumping over the fire on Wednesday night in the holy week. [Photo/Agencies] |
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 Participants dressed as Roman soldiers rides a horse cart along a busy street during the Moriones (mask or visor) Festival parade in Marinduque island, central Philippines, April 20, 2011. Every year during Holy Week, residents in costumes and masks parade the streets as part of celebrations for the colourful religious festival. [Photo/Agencies]
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