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Indonesians celebrate Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple
AFP, Published on 17/05/2022
» MAGELANG, Indonesia: Hundreds of lanterns were released into the sky by Indonesian Buddhists celebrating Vesak day at the temple of Borobudur for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit the country.
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka lifts curfew for Buddhist festival
AFP, Published on 15/05/2022
» COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities lifted a nationwide curfew Sunday for an important Buddhist festival, but celebrations were muted as the island nation's new premier struggled to find his footing and tackle a worsening economic crisis.
Workers, activists mark May Day with defiant rallies
Associated Press, Published on 01/05/2018
» ISTANBUL: Workers and activists marked May Day on Tuesday with rallies to demand their government address labour issues.International Workers' Day is a public holiday in many countries, though activities are restricted in some places, sometimes leading to confrontations.A look at some of the events around the world: