End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

End of the year 'Desfile de Viudas' at the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia

Participants dressed as “widows” take part in the traditional 'Desfile de Viudas' during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia. The parade symbolically marks the end of the festive year through satire, humor, and social criticism, with performers using theatrical costumes and irony to comment on political, social, and everyday issues, reinforcing the carnival’s transgressive spirit along the Colombia–Ecuador border. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM