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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

Performers wearing traditional folklore costumes perform in a public square in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents in Tibetan costumes celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

A tourist in traditional costumes poses for photos amid snowfall in the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, Dec. 12, 2025. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Crowds Celebrate Sinterklaas Arrival - Amsterdam

The arrival of Sinterklaas drew large crowds across central Amsterdam, where families and children gathered along the canals to welcome the traditional figure. The festive procession filled the streets with music, bright costumes, and lively seasonal atmosphere. Visitors from various communities joined the celebration, marking one of the city’s most anticipated cultural events of the year. Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 16, 2025. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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