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Girls receive instructions as they wait to attend a procession during the celebration of Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Aglona, about 250 km (155 miles) from Riga, August 15, 2009. About 60, 000 worshippers from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Belarus assembled for the event this year, local media reported. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins (LATVIA SOCIETY RELIGION IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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In this print captured by REUTERS photographer Ints Kalnins, a group of young girls eagerly await their turn to participate in a procession during the celebration of Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Aglona, Latvia. The image showcases the anticipation and excitement on their faces as they receive instructions before joining the religious event. The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an important feast day for Catholics around the world, commemorating the belief that Mary was taken bodily into heaven after her death. In Aglona, located about 250 km (155 miles) from Riga, this annual celebration attracts approximately 60,000 worshippers from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Belarus. Dressed in traditional attire and adorned with floral wreaths or veils symbolizing purity and devotion, these young girls represent a new generation carrying forward age-old traditions. Their participation not only demonstrates their faith but also highlights the continuity of cultural practices within communities. This photograph beautifully captures both religious fervor and youthful innocence. It serves as a reminder of how deeply rooted customs can bring people together across borders and generations. Through this lens into Latvian society's rich tapestry of religion and tradition, we witness an intimate moment frozen in time – one that speaks volumes about unity through shared beliefs.
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