Cultural Office, St. Johns, Antigua Island, Antigua and Barbuda, Leeward Islands, Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Catholic banner, Brasparts, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Traditionalist Catholic banners, Bievres, Essonne, France, Europe

Loy Kratong parade, Sukhothai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Traditionalist Catholic pilgrimage, Mass in Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir, France, Europe

La Fusterie Protestant temple, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Traditional Catholic pilgrimage, Paris, France, Europe

Medieval parade, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Traditional Catholic pilgrimage, Paris, France, Europe

Poster of Pope Benedict's visit to Benin, Ouidah, Benin, West Africa, Africa

Traditional Catholic pilgrimage, Paris, France, Europe

Pope's banner, Avignon, Vaucluse, France, Europe

Sang sang rimpoche uses the dorje, a sacred ritual object to make the first decisive cut into the sand mandala on the last day of the mani rimdu festival. chiwang monastery, solu khumbu, nepal. solu khumbu, nepal

Fire ritual at chiwang monastery during the mani rimdu festival. these monks circumambulate the pyre after its ignition. one holds a long book wrapped in a felicitous scarf. the purifying fire takes the offering and raises them towards the sky in smoke. the circumambulatory ritual also recalls the way disciples showed respect for the buddhas body. solu khumbu, nepal

Shanghai, China, Asia

Tens of thousands of buddhist pilgrims from around the world traveled to bodhgaya, a town in northern india, to hear exiled tibetan spiritual leader hh dalai lama give the kalachakra-religious teachings. Pilgrims walk through the entrance banner at main temple in bodhgaya. They carry kusha grass for offering. Kalachakra initiation in bodhgaya, bihar, india

Monk beating traditional drum called gong, int he courtyard of chiwang monastery during mani rimdu festival. chiwang monastery, solu khumbu, nepal

Carp streamers on Boy's Day celebrated on 5th May at Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

First Nation Canadians protest against the destruction and pollution of the Tar Sands industry at the 4th annual Healing Walk north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, North America

First Nation Canadians protest against the destruction and pollution of the Tar Sands industry at the 4th annual Healing Walk north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, North America

A solitary mask dancer appears wearing a frightening mask and silk brocade. they circle the courtyard with sprightly leaps. called protectors of faith, or dharmapdla, the origins of figures like these can be traced back to the pre-aryan peoples of india. originally known as yaksas (literally, a wondrous thing), they were tree spirits, who were accepted by the buddhists as defenders of the faith. in nepal and tibet, as in india, local deities were converted into protectors. a devotee of an alien sect devised a means to humiliate the buddha and his disciples. the buddha discovered it and succeeded in converting him to his teaching. due to lack of wisdom, the buddha remarked, some could not realize the goodness of his disciples and he compared the ignorant to the blind and the wise to those who have eyes.nobody is condemned in buddhism, for greatness is latent even in the seemingly lowliest just as lotuses spring from muddy ponds. -the dhammapada. solu khumbu, nepal

Bonpo conch shell, t. Norbutse. young monks, wearing ceremonial hats, blow on conch shells to call monks to prayer. yellow cylindrical object behind them is a victory banner, symbolizing monasteries defeat of negativity evil intention on premises

A protest camp against fracking at a farm site at Little Plumpton near Blackpool, Lancashire, UK, where the council for the first time in the UK, has granted planning permission for commercial fracking fro shale gas, by Cuadrilla.

A protest banner against fracking at a farm site at Little Plumpton near Blackpool, Lancashire, UK, where the council for the first time in the UK, has granted planning permission for commercial fracking fro shale gas, by Cuadrilla.

Europe, Netherlands, Utrecht, Maarssen. Flags and banners put up for the King's Day celebrations in Maarssen.

His holiness the 17th gyalwang karmapa banners at tergar monastery in maha bodhi temple. Kalachakra initiation in bodhgaya, india

Alcoy,Alicante,Spain - Confetti showers down during the annual Moors and Christians parades

Prayer flags at the Boudanath Stupa, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

First Nation Canadians protest against the destruction and pollution of the Tar Sands industry at the 4th annual Healing Walk north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, North America

Malaga-Spain - Easter Week (Semana Santa) - Banners held in procession

Syria, Damascus, Presidential Elections Day, The Main Street Is Decorated With Banners For The Unique Candidate

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Festive colorful banners over a street in Todos Santos.

First Nation Canadians protest against the destruction and pollution of the Tar Sands industry at the 4th annual Healing Walk north of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, North America

Greenwich Market, Greenwich, London, SE10, England, United Kingdom, Europe

France, Cote d'Or, Dijon, flags/banners

Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. November 17, 2021. Colorful banners over a market in Loreto.

Changing of the Guard ceremony, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Festive colorful banners over a street in Todos Santos.

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. November 11, 2021. Colorful banners over a street in Todos Santos.

Changing of the Guard ceremony, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Festive colorful banners over a street in Todos Santos.

Russia, Saint Petersburg, View On Newsky Prospekt And Traffic

Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Shadows of banners saying 'good luck' in Spanish, in a market in Loreto.

Banner of the Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria in Perugia, Umbria, Italy, Europe

Traditional town banner, Oktoberfest, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Traditional town banner, Oktoberfest, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

A police photographer photographing protestors at the Climate Camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to make way for a third runway, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in Parliament Square London in December 2008 with Big Ben behind, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Crowds at the I Count climate change rally in Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Petrochemical works on Teesside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Climate Camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to make way for a third runway, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the public protesting in Grizedale Forest against government proposals to sell off Forestry Commission land, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An electric vehicle charging station provided free of charge for customers at Camden Sainsbury's supermarket in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A colonic irrigation clinic in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestor at a climate change rally in Parliament Square London in December 2008 with Big Ben behind, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Posters at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the public protesting in Grizedale Forest against government proposals to sell off Forestry Commission land, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An organic farm stall selling organic vegetables at a market in Saltaire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Climate Camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to make way for a third runway, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Posters at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Posters at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Crowds at the I Count climate change rally in Trafalgar Square, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Climate Camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to make way for a third runway, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Climate Camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to make way for a third runway, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the public protesting in Grizedale Forest against government proposals to sell off Forestry Commission land, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Climate Camp protest against airport development at Heathrow and the village of Sipson that would be demolished to make way for a third runway, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The National Lobster Hatchery at Padstow, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Environmental protestor at the Nine Ladies stone circle camp in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Environmental protestor at the Nine Ladies stone circle camp in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The climate camp in Mainshill Wood near Doulgas in Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

On 5th December 2009, the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition organized the Wave, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at a climate change rally in London December 2008, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protestors at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Daintree Discovery Centre in the Daintree rainforest in the North of Queensland, Australia, Pacific

A Cornish ice cream banner in Sennen Cove, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A poster for SLACC, South Lakes Action on Climate Change group, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the public protesting in Grizedale Forest against government proposals to sell off Forestry Commission land, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Posters at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Members of the public protesting in Grizedale Forest against government proposals to sell off Forestry Commission land, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

protestors at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Posters at the I Count climate change rally in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An organic farm stall selling organic vegetables at a market in Saltaire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Protest banners at a climate change rally in London in December 2008, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trucks for sale in Inner Mongolia, China, Asia

Members of the public protesting in Grizedale Forest against government proposals to sell off Forestry Commission land, Lake District, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Banners protesting against a potential wind farm development near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Caucasian girl playing violin near American flag