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  • Local chiefs ride horses towards the Emir to pay homage to him, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses towards the Emir to pay homage to him, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses towards the Emir to pay homage to him, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Drummers on camels pay homage to the Emir, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses towards the Emir to pay homage to him, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses towards the Emir to pay homage to him, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses towards the Emir to pay homage to him, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Muslim Husa boy with vespa motorbike near the central mosque during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Husa Militias dressed in traditional dress during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The Emir of Kano changes his horse and outfiut for each day and ceremon during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Looking after horses in Kano during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Looking after horses in Kano during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs mounted on horseback with traditional clothes get ready for the last day of the Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • A rider and his horse on the streets of Kano during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs mounted on horseback with traditional clothes get ready for the last day of the Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses through the streets of Sabon Gari the Christian area of Kano during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Kano market where all the saddles, leather and accessories are made for the Fantasia celebrations.. The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Kano market where all the saddles, leather and accessories are made for the Fantasia celebrations.. The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • A local photographer with a Zenith sniper camera photographs during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Crowds watch the horse procession pass during the first day of the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Horse and rider dressed up during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Crowds watch the horse procession pass during the first day of the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Mass friday prayer during the Kano Durbar Fantasia.. The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The Emir of Kano changes his horse and outfiut for each day and ceremon during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Hornblowers seranading the Emir on the first day of the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The Emir of Kano changes his horse and outfiut for each day and ceremon during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Husa Islamic militias dressed in Muslim colors parade under a Coca-Cola parasol during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs ride horses through the streets of Sabon Gari the Christian area of Kano during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Kano market where all the saddles, leather and accessories are made for the Fantasia celebrations.. The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The upkep of a horse in Kano is about $5000 per year. They get looked after better than cars or people..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Acrobat on stilts in a rural village during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Husa Militias dressed in traditional dress during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chief on his horse and his car during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • The Emir of Kano changes his horse and outfiut for each day and ceremon during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs on horses during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs on horses during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Looking after horses in Kano during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Youth on a horse is lead into the Fantasia park by a member of his family riding a bicycle..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Local chiefs mounted on horseback with traditional clothes get ready for the last day of the Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
    039durbar_fantasia_kano_nigeria.JPG
  • The Emir of Kano changes his horse and outfiut for each day and ceremon during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Acrobat on stilts in a rural village during the Kano Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
    040durbar_fantasia_kano_nigeria.JPG
  • Mass friday prayer during the Kano Durbar Fantasia.. The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • Wages are handed out to members of a Emir's militia dressed in Islamic colors of green and red, during the Durbar Fantasia..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
    015durbar_fantasia_kano_nigeria.JPG
  • The Emir of Kano changes his horse and outfiut for each day and ceremon during the Fantasia Durbar at Kano..The Durbar Fantasia, is the moment where The Husa residents of Kano wear traditional dress, their local leaders and chiefs mount horses, and together with their militias display allegiance and homage to their leader, the Emir of Kano. This takes place after Ramadan. The Emir is Kano's State official political and economic feudal leader, everyone seeks to be in his pleasure, otherwise they reap the consequences..Kano is the largest Muslim Husa city, under the feudal, political and economic rule of the Emir. Kano and the other eleven northern states are under Islamic Sharia Law which is enforced by official state apparatus including military and police, Islamic schools and education, plus various volunteer Militia groups supported financially and politically by the Emir and other business and political bodies. 70% of the population live below the poverty line. Kano, Kano State, Northern Nigeria, Africa
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  • A guitar is raised to pay homage to Saint Sara. Gypsy Roma and Gitan pilgrims carry Saint Sara to the seashore during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_030_MG_6019.jpg
  • The statue of Saint Sara is carried by Gitan pilgrims from the church during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_014_5908.jpg
  • Gitan prilgrims carry the two Saint Marys 'Marie Salome and Marie Jacobe' cousins of Mary Magdalene during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_027_MG_6095.jpg
  • Gitan prilgrims carry the two Saint Marys 'Marie Salome and Marie Jacobe' cousins of Mary Magdalene during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_026_MG_6085.jpg
  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_032_MG_6036.jpg
  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_031_MG_6041.jpg
  • Surrounded by press photographers and television. Gitan prilgrims carry the two Saint Marys 'Marie Salome and Marie Jacobe' cousins of Mary Magdalene during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Gypsy Roma and Gitan pilgrims carry Saint Sara to the seashore during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer  <br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_022_MG_5968.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC08992.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC08991-2.jpg
  • Gitans dance and play music by Ricao's campfire during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Manouche Roma Gypsies from Alsace playing music in the camping at Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy pilgrimage<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_050_MG_3364.JPG
  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Gitan pilgrims bathe in the holy waters during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Manitas de Plata - Little hands of Silver - Ricardo Baliardo. Famous Gitan guitarist outside the church surounded by admirers at Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy pilgrimmage<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • The statue of Saint Sara is carried by Gitan pilgrims from the church during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_012_MG_5912.jpg
  • Europe, England, Sussex. English Carnival Bonfire Season. They commemorate the attempted destruction of the Houses of Parliment by Guy Fawkes on Nov 5th 'The Gunpowder Plot'. Also the killing of Protestant martyrs by the Catholics, Pagan rites, the world wars and various other historical events. Three months of nightime festivities where local people march through the streets with flaming torches disguised in fancy dress. Photograph © Nigel Dickinson
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  • Europe, England, Sussex. English Carnival Bonfire Season. They commemorate the attempted destruction of the Houses of Parliment by Guy Fawkes on Nov 5th 'The Gunpowder Plot'. Also the killing of Protestant martyrs by the Catholics, Pagan rites, the world wars and various other historical events. Three months of nightime festivities where local people march through the streets with flaming torches disguised in fancy dress. Photograph © Nigel Dickinson
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  • Europe, England, Devon. English Carnival Bonfire Season. They commemorate the attempted destruction of the Houses of Parliment by Guy Fawkes on Nov 5th 'The Gunpowder Plot'. Also the killing of Protestant martyrs by the Catholics, Pagan rites, the world wars and various other historical events. Three months of nightime festivities where local people march through the streets with flaming torches disguised in fancy dress. Photograph © Nigel Dickinson
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  • Europe, England, Sussex. English Carnival Bonfire Season. They commemorate the attempted destruction of the Houses of Parliment by Guy Fawkes on Nov 5th 'The Gunpowder Plot'. Also the killing of Protestant martyrs by the Catholics, Pagan rites, the world wars and various other historical events. Three months of nightime festivities where local people march through the streets with flaming torches disguised in fancy dress. Photograph © Nigel Dickinson
    bonfire_carnival034.JPG
  • Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gitans during the mass for 'La descent de la chasse'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year.
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  • Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gitans during the mass for 'La descent de la chasse'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year.
    02_Sara_le pelerinage_des_gitans.JPG
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC09085.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC09076.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC09063.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC09046.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC09025.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC09000.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC08998-2.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC08958.jpg
  • The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_DSC08951.jpg
  • The military ceremony for the dropping of the flag at dusk<br />
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The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_#5B7.jpg
  • The Mausoleum of Chairman Mao<br />
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The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_#5AD.jpg
  • The Mausoleum of Chairman Mao<br />
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The well known square at Beijing's historic centre, with the Chairman Mao memorial hall, and entrance to the forbidden city nearby. For us, memories of the massacre at Tiananman square, for the Chinese a place to go and pay hommage to Chairmam Mao. Beijing, China
    China_tiananmen_square_#5AC.jpg
  • Memorial for the Concentration Camp for Gitan Gypsies at Saliers Camargue France. During the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Memorial for the Concentration Camp for Gitan Gypsies at Saliers Camargue France. During the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saliers_saintes_maries_065_MG_5340.JPG
  • Memorial for the Concentration Camp for Gitan Gypsies at Saliers Camargue France. During the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saliers_saintes_maries_061_MG_5314.JPG
  • Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_060_IMG_7629.JPG
  • Gitans dance and play music by campfires and in the restaurants during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_059_MG_8765.JPG
  • Ricao plays with Laurent Patrac and others.  Gitans dance and play music by campfires and in the restaurants during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_058_MG_8686.JPG
  • Ricao plays. Gitans dance and play music by campfires and in the restaurants during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_057_MG_8673.JPG
  • Ricao plays with Laurent Patrac. Gitans dance and play music by campfires and in the restaurants during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Laurent Patrac at Ricao's. Gitans dance and play music by campfires and in the restaurants during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_051_MG_8618.JPG
  • Manouche Roma Gypsies from Alsace playing music in the camping at Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy pilgrimage<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Manouche Roma Gypsies from Alsace playing music in the camping at Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy pilgrimage<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Gitan christening outside the church during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Gitan christening outside the church during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • Gitan christening outside the church during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • French police patrol the streets of Saintes Maries de la Mer during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_040IMG_7182.JPG
  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
    saintes_maries_039IMG_7177.JPG
  • The Doerr family, Manouche, bathe in the holy waters after the procession of Saint Sara during the Gypsy Pilgrimmage of Saintes Maries de la Mer<br />
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Europe, France, Camargue, Saintes Maries de la Mer, Gypsy Pilgrimmage 'Pelerinage des Gitans aux Saintes Maries de la Mer'. Gypsies from all over the world come to celebrate their patron Saint Sara who is carried by them from the church to the sea-shore. May 24th and 25th every year
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