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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: A Thai woman stands in the street after getting doused with water during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: A Thai woman throws water at a tourist while he passes a bar during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais throw water on a tourist Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thai women throw water at a tourist during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais and tourists get into water fights during Songkran festivities on a soi off of Sukhumvit Rd in Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais squirt each other with water on Songkran in central Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais squirt each other with water on Songkran in central Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais squirt each other with water on Songkran in central Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: Thais squirt each other with water on Songkran in central Bangkok Tuesday. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: A woman cleanses a Buddha statue at a temple on Songkran in central Bangkok Tuesday. The tradition of spraying people with water started with cleansing the statues. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • Apr. 13, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: A boy squirts a motorcycle taxi with water during Songkran festivities in central Bangkok. Songkran is the Thai New Year's holiday, celebrated from April 13 - 15. This year's official celebrations have been cancelled because of the Red Shirt protests but Thais are still marking the holiday. It's one of the most popular holidays in Thailand. Songkran originally was celebrated only in the north of Thailand, and was adapted from the Indian Holi festival. Except the Thais throw water instead of colored powder. The throwing of water originated as a way to pay respect to people, by capturing the water after it had been poured over the Buddhas for cleansing and then using this "blessed" water to give good fortune to elders and family by gently pouring it on the shoulder. Among young people the holiday evolved to include dousing strangers with water to relieve the heat, since April is the hottest month in Thailand (temperatures can rise to over 100°F or 40°C on some days). This has further evolved into water fights and splashing water over people riding in vehicles. The water is meant as a symbol of washing all of the bad away and is sometimes filled with fragrant herbs when celebrated in the traditional manner. Photo by Jack Kurtz
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Travelers in the main hall in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Buddhist monk waits to board a train back to his province after Songkran in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Buddhist monk waits to board a train back to his province after Songkran in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man waits for a train to leave Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man waits for a train to leave Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man waits for a train to leave Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People arrive back in Bangkok by train at Hua Lamphong Train Station after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok carries his belongings to a waiting train to go back to his province after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A family in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok waits to catch a train back to their province after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A conductor in a 3rd class train car signals that the train is about to leave the station in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A man gets off a train in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Travelers get haircuts on a platform at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Travelers get haircuts on a platform at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Travelers get haircuts on a platform at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Porters wait for an incoming train at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Travelers in the main hall in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais make merit by bathing statues of the Buddha in the main hall at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok before traveling at the end of Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Buddhist monks buy train tickets in Hua Lamphong Train Station after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People arrive back in Bangkok by train at Hua Lamphong Train Station after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A family in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok waits to catch a train back to their province after Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A conductor in a 3rd class train car signals that the train is about to leave the station in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Travelers in the main hall in Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais make merit by bathing statues of the Buddha in the main hall at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok before traveling at the end of Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais make merit by bathing statues of the Buddha in the main hall at Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok before traveling at the end of Songkran. Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year, is the busiest time of the year for Thai domestic travel. Many people in Bangkok return to their home provinces for the holiday and some people in the provinces travel to Bangkok for the holiday. Songkran, usually a three day holiday, was five days this year because the official days on the weekend. Trains and buses coming into Bangkok were reported to be fully booked and the State Railway of Thailand added extra trains and carriages to accommodate the crowds.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man bathes Buddha statues in holy water to make merit at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People participate in a wellness check sponsored by the Poh Teck Tung Foundation at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People participate in a wellness check sponsored by the Poh Teck Tung Foundation at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People participate in a wellness check sponsored by the Poh Teck Tung Foundation at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People participate in a wellness check sponsored by the Poh Teck Tung Foundation at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: An engineer waves a green flag as his train leaves Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman looks for a seat on a packed train to Ayutthaya on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People stand on a train to Ayutthaya on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People stand on a train to Ayutthaya on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People stand on a train to Ayutthaya on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman rests while she waits for a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People board a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People line the platform while they wait for a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People line the platform while they wait for a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Used bedding is thrown off the overnight Chiang Mai train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Used bedding is thrown off the overnight Chiang Mai train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Used bedding is thrown off the overnight Chiang Mai train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People arriving in Bangkok get off the overnight train from Chiang Mai at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People arriving in Bangkok get off the overnight train from Chiang Mai at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People arriving in Bangkok get off the overnight train from Chiang Mai at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People line the platform while they wait for a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People sit in the waiting area while they wait for their trains at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People sit in the waiting area while they wait for their trains at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People bathe Buddha statues in holy water to make merit at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People bathe Buddha statues in holy water to make merit at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People bathe Buddha statues in holy water to make merit at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People bathe Buddha statues in holy water to make merit at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People bathe Buddha statues in holy water to make merit at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man looks out the window of his train carriage in Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A boy looks out the window of his train carriage in Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A boy looks out the window of his train carriage in Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man looks out the window of his train carriage in Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man rests with his luggage while he waits for a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 APRIL 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Men sleep while they wait for a train at Hua Lamphong train station in Bangkok on the first day of the Songkran travel period. Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year and is one of the busiest travel periods of the year as Thais leave the capital and go back to their home provinces or resorts in tourist areas. Trains and busses are typically jammed the day before the three day Songkran holiday starts. The government has extended the official holiday period through Monday, 16 April because one day of the Songkran holiday fell on the weekend, giving many workers a five day holiday.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 13 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Holiday lights in the Ratchaprasong Intersection of Bangkok. Thailand is overwhelmingly Buddhist. Christmas is not a legal holiday in Thailand, but Christmas has become an important commercial holiday in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and communities with a large expatriate population.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A child who ran across the rope line walks up to Santa Claus during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. Santa was social distancing and the child was sent back to the other side of the rope line. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pose for "selfies" among the Christmas decorations in front of Central World in Bangkok. Thailand is overwhelmingly Buddhist. Christmas is not a legal holiday in Thailand, but Christmas has become an important commercial holiday in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and communities with a large expatriate population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman takes a "selfie" in front of a  Christmas tree at Central World in Bangkok. Thailand is overwhelmingly Buddhist. Christmas is not a legal holiday in Thailand, but Christmas has become an important commercial holiday in Thailand, especially in Bangkok and communities with a large expatriate population.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Men pray in the entry way of Haroon Mosque during Eid al-Fitr in Bangkok. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Muslim women wait to receive alms from people going to Haroon Mosque in Bangkok for Eid al-Fitr services. Eid al-Fitr is the "festival of breaking of the fast,” it’s also called the Lesser Eid. It’s an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The religious Eid is a single day and Muslims are not permitted to fast that day. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. This is a day when Muslims around the world show a common goal of unity. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A socially distanced Santa Claus talks to a child from behind a rope line during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A mask wearing, socially distanced Santa Claus waits for children to visit during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A child poses for a picture with a mask wearing, social distancing Santa Claus during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing..       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A mask wearing, socially distanced Santa Claus waits for children to visit during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A socially distanced Santa Claus talks to a child from behind a rope line during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A socially distanced Santa Claus talks to a child from behind a rope line during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A socially distanced Santa Claus talks to a child from behind a rope line during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A mask wearing, socially distanced Santa Claus waits for children to visit during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A mask wearing, socially distanced Santa Claus waits for children to visit during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A socially distanced Santa Claus talks to a child from behind a rope line during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A socially distanced Santa Claus talks to children from behind a rope line during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2020 - DES MOINES, IOWA: A mask wearing, socially distanced Santa Claus waits for children to visit during the holiday "Promenade" in the East Village neighborhood of Des Moines. This is the 19th year of the Promenade, a Des Moines tradition that draws shoppers and holiday revelers into the East Village neighborhood. This year's promenade is designed with CDC coronavirus guidelines in place, including social distancing and mask wearing.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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