Collection: Cultural Traditions

A woman gathers fish off drying racks on an island in the Casamance region southern Senegal.

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The classic Thai long tail boat is the most traditional of Thai water transport. They are still used regularly by locals for cargo, fishing and use as transportation vessels, as well as for classic tourist trips.

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Olives at Machaneh Yehudah Market in Jerusalem, Israel.

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Members of the Ingessana ethnic group in South Sudan are predominantly Muslim and have little to no gospel access. Many were forced to flee their villages and became refugees because of ongoing political conflict in the areas where they live.

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Passengers wait on the platforms of the train station in Debrecen, Hungary.

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An aerial view of the NaYiri’s palace compound in Nalerigu, Ghana during the 2021 Damba Festival in Nalerigu, Ghana. The annual 3-day event celebrates the cultures of the region’s tribes as well as the ancient institution of chieftaincy among the Mamprusi people.

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A Mamprusi woman winnows her grain in Nalerigu town, Northern Ghana.

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A baker pulls fresh loaves of bread out of the oven in Cairo, Egypt.

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Hundreds of Muslims in the small northern town of Nalerigu, Ghana gather to pray together for “Eidigyiŋni” (Eid prayers) in May 2021. This annual gathering in a field on the east side of town marks the end of the Ramadan, the Islamic Holy Month of fasting.

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More than 100 million people from all over India to participate in the six-week long Kumbh Mela festival. They crowd toward the water to bathe and wash away their sins.

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A man in the desert of Egypt.

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A construction worker in a remote Northern African area breaks for some tea. Regardless of how far they are from civilization, they are never too far to have a proper tea time. The men here were building a brick wall, using mud like glue to make the structure. Their process included forming the walls and erecting the building brick-by-brick.

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A mother and daughter prepare food for guests in their Bangladesh village.

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Love locks are a modern tradition whereby sweethearts inscribe their names or initials on a padlock, attach it to a public structure and throw away the key, permanently sealing their love. IMB Photo

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Just outside Notre-Dame Cathedral, locks are fixed to a bridge over the river Seine. Couples put locks on the bridge with their names or initials on it and then toss the key in the river. IMB Photo

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A man plays the accordion for passing tourist and locals on the streets of Paris. IMB Photo

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A dog in a tutu is walked down the streets of Paris by its owner. IMB Photo

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A customer shops in a Jewish bakery in the Le Marais, which means “The Marsh.” Le Maraisis a trendy area of Paris that is now home to many art galleries, trendy shops and many of the city’s Jewish community. The area was once the largest Jewish community in Europe, but 75% of the population died in concentration camps. IMB Photo

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A mime performs for tourists at the Place du Tertre. Situated in the very heart of Montmartre, Place du Tertre is one of the most famous squares in Paris. Place du Tertreis world-famous for its painters, cafés and ambiance. IMB Photo

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Pausing for Friday noon prayers, Muslims line the sidewalks near a mosque in Paris. IMB Photo

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