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Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

A traditional Sri Lankan mask maker paints a wooden mask in Gonapola village, Sri Lanka on June 25, 2025. The southern region of Sri Lanka, especially south of Colombo, is famous for the making and use of wooden masks, which play an important role in rituals and dances. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

A traditional Sri Lankan mask maker cuts a wooden block to create a mask in Gonapola village, Sri Lanka on June 25, 2025. The southern region of Sri Lanka, especially south of Colombo, is famous for the making and use of wooden masks, which play an important role in rituals and dances. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

A traditional Sri Lankan mask maker shows a wooden mask in Gonapola village, Sri Lanka on June 25, 2025. The southern region of Sri Lanka, especially south of Colombo, is famous for the making and use of wooden masks, which play an important role in rituals and dances. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

Traditional Sri Lankan Mask Making - Sri Lanka

A traditional Sri Lankan mask maker paints a wooden mask in Gonapola village, Sri Lanka on June 25, 2025. The southern region of Sri Lanka, especially south of Colombo, is famous for the making and use of wooden masks, which play an important role in rituals and dances. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - INDRE ET LOIRE (37) - CASTLE OF AZAY LE RIDEAU : THE MAGNIFICENT BIG ROOF, SAID "MOREOVER", BECAUSE THE WALLS SUPPORTING THE FRAME RISE ABOVE THE FLOOR. THIS DEVICE FREES UP MORE INTERIOR SPACE AND MASKS THE DIFFERENCES IN LEVEL BETWEEN THE WING AND THE LARGE ROOM, LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. ALSACE. HAUT-RHIN (68) COLMAR. HISTORIC CENTRE. MAISON DES TETES. BUILT IN 1609 FOR THE MERCHANT ANTON BURGER, THIS GERMAN RENAISSANCE BUILDING IS ONE OF THE TOWN'S MOST FAMOUS. IT OWES ITS NAME TO THE GROTESQUE HEADS OR MASKS THAT ADORN ITS RICH FACADE, ABOVE WHICH RISES A THREE-STOREY ORIEL WINDOW. ON THE GABLE END OF THE BUILDING, A STATUE BY BARTHOLDI REPRESENTING A COOPER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BetPlay Dimayor League - Millonarios F.C V Atletico Nacional

BetPlay Dimayor League - Millonarios F.C V Atletico Nacional

Millonarios F.C fans pose for a photo using a luchador masks during the BetPlay Dimayor League match between Millonarios F.C and Atletico Nacional in Bogota, Colombia's El Campin Stadium April 13, 2025. Photo by: Jorge Londono/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

GUANGHAN, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2025 - Tourists view gold masks at the Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, China on March 19, 2025.

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Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

GUANGHAN, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2025 - Tourists view bronze masks at Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, China on March 19, 2025.

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Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

GUANGHAN, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2025 - Tourists view bronze masks at Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, China on March 19, 2025.

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Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan

GUANGHAN, CHINA - MARCH 19, 2025 - Tourists view bronze masks at Sanxingdui Site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, China on March 19, 2025.

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Sandstorm In Doha, Qatar

Sandstorm In Doha, Qatar

Workers wear face masks and work in a park at the Old Doha Port during a heavy sandstorm in Doha, Qatar, on April 15, 2025. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto)

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Sandstorm In Doha, Qatar

Sandstorm In Doha, Qatar

Workers wear face masks and work in a park at the Old Doha Port during a heavy sandstorm in Doha, Qatar, on April 15, 2025. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto)

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Jesolo Trophy Of Artistic Gymnastics Competition - Italy

Jesolo Trophy Of Artistic Gymnastics Competition - Italy

Team Usa during the medal ceremony wearing the masks during Trophy Artistic Gymnastics, Gymnastics in Jesolo, Italy on April 12, 2025. Photo by Filippo Tomasi/IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - Trophy Artistic Gymnastics

ALTRO - Ginnastica - Trophy Artistic Gymnastics

Team Usa during the medal ceremony wearing the masks during Trophy Artistic Gymnastics, Gymnastics in Jesolo, Italy, April 12 2025

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Protest In Support Of Palestine - Dhaka

Protest In Support Of Palestine - Dhaka

A protester masks his face using the flag of Palestine while in response to a global call for strikes, Bangladeshi people march to protest continuation of Israel's attacks on Gaza and to show solidarity with Palestinians on April 7, 2025 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

Air Quality Of Kathmandu Dips Further As Toxic Smog Shrouds Atmosphere

A thick layer of polluted smog covers the atmosphere of Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 4, 2025, with a drop in AQI of the bowl-shaped valley. Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population urges people to take precautions as air pollution levels remain unhealthy throughout the week. The health ministry issues a statement stating that Nepal is recently listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, categorized as 'hazardous,' the MoHP advises children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses to be especially cautious. The MoHP recommends staying indoors unless necessary, wearing masks during travel, and avoiding highly polluted areas. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

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India Cricket

India Cricket

Cricket lovers wear face masks during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

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India Cricket

India Cricket

Cricket lovers wear face masks during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, on April 3, 2025. (Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto)

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Protests Continue Over Arrest Of Istanbul Mayor - Istanbul

Protests Continue Over Arrest Of Istanbul Mayor - Istanbul

Two protesters wear gas masks as people continue their gatherings on a daily basis to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in Istanbul, Turkey, on March 25, 2025. Imamoglu is the nominee of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival for the next presidential election in 2028. Photo by Laurin Strele/Middle East Image/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

A small group of pro-Palestine student protesters, wearing keffiyehs and masks, block one of the entrances to University College London in London, United Kingdom, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto)

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Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

A small group of pro-Palestine student protesters, wearing keffiyehs and masks, block one of the entrances to University College London in London, United Kingdom, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto)

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Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

A small group of pro-Palestine student protesters, wearing keffiyehs and masks, block one of the entrances to University College London in London, United Kingdom, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto)

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Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

A small group of pro-Palestine student protesters, wearing keffiyehs and masks, block one of the entrances to University College London in London, United Kingdom, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto)

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Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

A small group of pro-Palestine student protesters, wearing keffiyehs and masks, block one of the entrances to University College London in London, United Kingdom, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto)

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Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

Pro-Palestine Student Protesters Block Entrance To University College London On 28 March 2025

A small group of pro-Palestine student protesters, wearing keffiyehs and masks, block one of the entrances to University College London in London, United Kingdom, on March 28, 2025. (Photo by Seiya Tanase/NurPhoto)

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Children at a kindergarten show their theatrical masks in Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province on March 27, 2025.

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Children at a kindergarten show their theatrical masks in Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province on March 27, 2025.

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Children at a kindergarten show their theatrical masks in Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province on March 27, 2025.

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Children at a kindergarten show their theatrical masks in Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province on March 27, 2025.

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Children in a kindergarten draw drama masks under the guidance of a teacher in Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province on March 27, 2025.

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

Children in a kindergarten draw drama masks under the guidance of a teacher in Liaocheng city, East China's Shandong province on March 27, 2025.

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World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day

ZHANGYE, CHINA - MARCH 27, 2025 - Students draw and discuss Peking Opera facial masks in Zhangye city, Gansu province, China on March 27, 2025.

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International Women's Day - Berlin

International Women's Day - Berlin

Women wearing masquerade ball masks are among the thousands of people who march to mark International Women’s Day through central Berlin, Germany, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Women's Day - Berlin

International Women's Day - Berlin

Women wearing masquerade ball masks are among the thousands of people who march to mark International Women’s Day through central Berlin, Germany, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Women's Day - Berlin

International Women's Day - Berlin

Women wearing masquerade ball masks are among the thousands of people who march to mark International Women’s Day through central Berlin, Germany, on March 8, 2025. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venice Carnival 2025

Venice Carnival 2025

Elaborate costumes and masks at the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, on March 04, 2025. The Carnival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually. Photo by Alessio Marini/LiveMedia/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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