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IN PHOTOS: Annual Cemetery Blessing in Thailand

Delve into the history of one of the kingdom's oldest churches, set against the ancient skyline of Ayutthaya and the scenic Chaophraya River

IN PHOTOS: Philippines’ ‘Cordillera Festival of Festivals’ brings color and culture

Seven groups from the five provinces and two cities of the Cordillera region joined the festivities in Baguio City on Saturday, November 11.

Rituals to memorialize the dead

Despite cultural differences, we share a common desire to memorialize the dead

Dressing the dead: Indonesian villagers clean corpses in afterlife ritual

In two small towns on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, residents are celebrating a days-long ceremony called the Manene

Pope Francis: Guarding ‘dead traditions’ is dangerous for the Church’s life

Pope Francis underlined that “the true Catholic Christian and human tradition … grows, progresses”

Where have all the ‘Santacruzan’ and ‘Flores de Mayo’ gone?

The Santacruzan now being held as a pageant is an indication of how the Catholic Church has been losing its grip on the faithful

Indian sari weavers toil to keep tradition alive

Varanasi's hand-weavers have cultivated a reputation for excellence over centuries, specializing in intricate patterns

‘Woven air’: Bangladesh revives elite forgotten fabric

The textile once brought magnificent riches to the lands where it was spun

Malaysians take a shot at ancient pastime

Horseback archery was common for thousands of years in hunting and warfare but declined with the introduction of modern combat gear

Video: Filipinos Remember the Dead in the Time of COVID

The annual two-day tradition of visiting tombs is a major family affair before the pandemic and an occasion for celebrations

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