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Holy week around the world
Updated: 2011-04-21 10:01
(Agencies)
A participant dressed as a Roman soldier with the use of plastic straws walks past residents during the Moriones (mask or visor) Festival parade on Marinduque island, central Philippines April 20, 2011. Every year during Holy Week, residents in costumes and masks parade along the streets as part of celebrations for the colourful religious festival. [Photo/Agencies]
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