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Bulls, horses and roses to celebrate Saint Catherine of Alexandria in Sardinia
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The bulls all spruced up during the parade around Santa Caterina church
The smartest thing Catholic religion could possibly think of has been to incorporate pagan rituals into its own ceremonies. Banning ancestral cults all together might have provoked too many protests and caused general unrest, so why not take the lead'
This is how many ancient festivals in Sardinia, especially the ones locals have always organized at the end of the winter to welcome the new season, have...
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In Mleeta, a day with Hezbollah
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Entrance to Museum of Resistance in Mleeta
There is something visceral about Southern Lebanon. Driving up along the harsh mountain ranges that frame its country lanes, around possibly every bend you can find pictures of young men. Nothing fancy, nothing movie-star-like, just a simple photo captioned with their name and the words the population has devoted to them. Words of eternal gratitude for their sacrifice in the name of freedom for their country.
It’s 1978, only...
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A trip a photo ? In Abu Dhabi port, bringing ancient myths back to life
From Chasing the unexpected, 2 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
There are places that evoke stories even though they don’t flaunt it. Last time I went to the UAE, I divided my time between splendid attractions and?luxurious places, not very difficult task in this small former pearl producer that bottomless oil wells turned overnight into a big shiny shopping mall.
Too much wealth does have some drawbacks though, one being the sacrifice of original traditions in the name of a fast modernization able to put this piece of the Arabian...
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Photo Essay: Local markets in Lebanon, sheesha, spices and mixed feelings
From Chasing the unexpected, 3 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Herbs and spices exhibition as soon as you enter Tyre's market
A beautiful display of spices and all kinds of herbs in a shop at Tyre market
Weighing herbs and cereals, could I miss the shot that brought me right back to childhood in my hometown'
A bit of everything scattered around in Tyre's market
Sheesha anyone' Kind of the watchword in Lebanon.
No better way to round off a lovely sightseeing in Sidon than with a delicious falafel. Yes, I took the picture after the...
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Travel beyond tourism, visiting Palestinian refugee camp Bourj El Shamali in Lebanon
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The symbol of Jerusalem, capital of Palestine, dominates one of the widest roads
When I travel, I always like to unearth unsung spots, and most of the times they are beautiful places that just need some tourism boost. This, unfortunately, is not the case for this post’s topic.
Every region bears within their borders injustice and the dirty remains of a not-so-remote past, and so does Lebanon, especially the southern part of this amazing, tiny country.?I’ve always...
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Photo essay ? Feast of Sant'Isidoro in Ghilarza, celebrating farmers' work
From Chasing the unexpected, 4 weeks ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
The head of the parade, with horse riders carrying the banners for the Saint
I'm not alone looking at the rest of the horses parading along the town's main street
The tractors start arriving after the horses
More tractors embellished with flowers on the way and riflemen on both sidewalks
The undisputed stars of the show
Ghilarza traditional costumes arriving with the parade
Every age allowed to parade in costume!
The religious branch of the parade carrying the Christ...
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Video and photos: In Lebanon, marching for Palestine
From Chasing the unexpected, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Palestinian, Lebanese and foreign activists at the protests in Lebanon
This year, on March 30th, thousands of people in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Palestine and in many European capitals commemorated Land Day. The first Land Day was held on March 30th 1976, when Palestinians living in the Occupied Territories demonstrated against the ongoing illegal expropriation of their land by the hand of the Zionist settlers. This year, in this occasion, a Global March was organized so, being...
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Photo Essay: A night stroll around Beirut
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Emir Munzer Mosque, small mosque downtown Beirut.
Al Amin mosque, the main mosque in Beirut, where former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri is buried. Lit up for the night and taken from far makes it for an evocative view.
Fountain in the garden surrounding Al Omari mosque, a former Templar church, downtown Beirut.
One of the many caf?s in Beirut's classy city center.
Shopping street in Beirut city center, quiet at night, bustling with life during the day.
Beirut shopping...
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Cana of Galilee, cave of miracles, wounded town
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Memorial of 1996 Cana massacre
It looks just like an average Mediterranean town, quiet and traditional. Wandering its streets might reveal some stage of decay, its crumbling buildings do give an impression of neglect, and first-timers will think the local administration needs to look after their community in a better way. While this is out of doubt, the history behind these walls is more complicated than what it seems at first sight.
Lebanon, is so rich in places evoking...
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A trip, a photo ? The amazing colors of Tyre's sunset, Lebanon
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Finding peace and feeling overwhelmed at this sight in Tyre (Sour), South Lebanon. Who wouldn’t'
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