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  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls008.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls007.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls006.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls005.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls003.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls002.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls004.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls001.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations at Central World, a large mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls009.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Christmas decorations in CentralPlaza Rama IX. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas001.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Christmas decorations in CentralPlaza Rama IX. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas003.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Christmas decorations in CentralPlaza Rama IX. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas002.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Christmas decoration 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls015.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Hundreds of Snoopies set out as a Christmas decoration 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls014.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman looks at a statue of Santa Claus in Siam Square, a shopping mall in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong District. 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls010.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women take a "selfie" in front of a Christmas display in Gaysorn, an exclusive mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas016.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Christmas village at Gaysorn, an exclusive mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas015.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People walk past the Christmas tree set up at the entrance to Gaysorn, an exclusive mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas014.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People walk past the Christmas tree set up at the entrance to Gaysorn, an exclusive mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas013.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in front of the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas012.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in front of the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas011.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Merry Go Round in the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas010.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Woman take "selfies", in the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas009.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A child walks through a lit ball, that represents an ornament, in the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas008.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child sits on a motorcycle in the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas007.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child sits on a motorcycle in the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas006.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in front of the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas005.jpg
  • 23 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in front of the "World of Happiness," the Christmas display at Central World, a large mall in Bangkok. Although Thailand is an overwhelmingly Buddhist country, the commercial aspects of Christmas are widely observed, especially in Thailand's urban areas, which have large concentrations of Europeans and Americans.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmas004.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People photograph and walk among the Christmas lights at Paragon, a high end shopping mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls013.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People photograph and walk among the Christmas lights at Paragon, a high end shopping mall 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls012.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Muslim woman walks past a statue of Santa Claus in Siam Square, a shopping mall in Bangkok's Ratchaprasong District. 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls011.jpg
  • 10 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The 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
    ChristmasBangkokMalls016.jpg
  • 22 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Christmas lights hang over  Bogyoke Aung San Road, in front of Bogyoke Aung San Market in Yangon. Although Christmas is not widely celebrated in Buddhist majority Myanmar, the country's expanding tourist industry and booming retail trade have led to more Christmas displays in areas that cater to foreigners.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    YangonChristmasLights001.jpg
  • 22 NOVEMBER 2017 - YANGON, MYANMAR: Christmas lights hang over  Bogyoke Aung San Road, in front of Bogyoke Aung San Market in Yangon. Although Christmas is not widely celebrated in Buddhist majority Myanmar, the country's expanding tourist industry and booming retail trade have led to more Christmas displays in areas that cater to foreigners.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    YangonChristmasLights002.jpg
  • 05 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Flower garlands on the bow of a "long tail" boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Long tail boats are narrow boats used as taxis on the waterways of Thailand. Bangkok used to be criss crossed by canals and boats were the way people got around. Now most of the canals have been filled in and paved over.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ScenesOfBangkok1005033.jpg
  • 05 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Flower garlands on the bow of a "long tail" boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Long tail boats are narrow boats used as taxis on the waterways of Thailand. Bangkok used to be criss crossed by canals and boats were the way people got around. Now most of the canals have been filled in and paved over.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ScenesOfBangkok1005034.jpg
  • 05 NOVEMBER 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations ready for installation on Bangkok's Central World, a large shopping mall in the center of the city.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmasDecorations003.jpg
  • 05 NOVEMBER 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations ready for installation on Bangkok's Central World, a large shopping mall in the center of the city.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmasDecorations004.jpg
  • 05 NOVEMBER 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations ready for installation on Bangkok's Central World, a large shopping mall in the center of the city.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmasDecorations002.jpg
  • 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
    CentralWorldChristman1217009.jpg
  • 17 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman walks among the Christmas decorations 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
    CentralWorldChristman1217008.jpg
  • 05 NOVEMBER 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Christmas decorations ready for installation on Bangkok's Central World, a large shopping mall in the center of the city.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    CentralWorldChristmasDecorations001.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013033.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013032.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai laborers from northern Thailand luanch  a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013030.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai laborers from northern Thailand luanch  a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013029.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Students pray before launching  a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013027.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013026.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Buddhist novice lights sparklers on a Krathong he was floating in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013024.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family tries to launch a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013023.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family tries to launch a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013022.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman lights the candle on her krathong before floating it in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013020.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman lights the candle on her krathong before floating it in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013018.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman lights the candle on her krathong before floating it in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013017.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray before floating their krathongs in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013016.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray before floating their krathongs in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013015.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People light the candles on their krathongs before floating them in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013014.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman lights the candle on her krathong before floating it in the Chao Phraya River at Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013013.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family prays before floating their krathong in the Chao Phraya River at Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    LoyKrathong2013011.jpg
  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family prays before floating their krathong in the Chao Phraya River at Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man prays before floating her krathong in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays before floating her krathong in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays before floating her krathong in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Krathong vendor puts incense and candles into krathongs he is selling near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman makes krathongs to sell to temple goers near Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man makes krathongs to sell to temple goers near Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Krathongs for sale near Wat Yannawa on the evening of Loy Krathong. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 DECEMBER 2012 - SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE:  People walk through Christmas decorations on Orchard Road in Singapore. Businesses on Orchard Road, Singapore's famed shopping street, sponsor "Christmas on a Great Street" an annual event. The street is decorated with holiday lights, stores stay open late and crowds pack the area. This is the 8th year Singapore has held the "Christmas on a Great Street" event.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 DECEMBER 2012 - SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE:  People walk through Christmas decorations on Orchard Road in Singapore. Businesses on Orchard Road, Singapore's famed shopping street, sponsor "Christmas on a Great Street" an annual event. The street is decorated with holiday lights, stores stay open late and crowds pack the area. This is the 8th year Singapore has held the "Christmas on a Great Street" event.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai laborers from northern Thailand luanch  a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People luanch  Yi Peng lanterns on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family tries to launch a Yi Peng lantern on Loy Krathong near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The Yi Peng lanterns are Loy Krathong tradition in Chiang Mai but they are becoming more popular  in Bangkok and central Thailand. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman lights the candle on her krathong before floating it in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A mother and her son pray before floating their krathong in the Chao Phraya River at Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays before floating her krathong in the Chao Phraya River near Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman makes krathongs to sell to temple goers near Wat Yannawa on Loy Krathong. Loy Krathong (also written as Loi Krathong) is celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in Shan State). The name could be translated "Floating Crown" or "Floating Decoration" and comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river. Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional and they do this all evening on the 12th month Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. The candle venerates the Buddha with light, while the krathong's floating symbolizes letting go of all one's hatred, anger, and defilements      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 DECEMBER 2012 - SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE:  People walk through Christmas decorations on Orchard Road in Singapore. Businesses on Orchard Road, Singapore's famed shopping street, sponsor "Christmas on a Great Street" an annual event. The street is decorated with holiday lights, stores stay open late and crowds pack the area. This is the 8th year Singapore has held the "Christmas on a Great Street" event.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 DECEMBER 2020 - WEST DES MOINES, IOWA: Christmas decorations in the "Historic Valley Junction" neighborhood of West Des Moines.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Workers put the decorations for the funeral of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at Wat Debsirin on the second day of funeral rites for Vichai. The VS are his initials. The "Possible Man" reflects Vichai's legacy in Leicester because he was viewed as the man who made everything possible after Leicester won the 2015-16 Premier League Championship. Vichai was the owner of King Power, a Thai duty free conglomerate, and the Leicester City Club, a British Premier League football (soccer) team. He died in a helicopter crash at the King Power stadium in Leicester after a match on October 27. Vichai was Thailand's 5th richest man. The funeral is expected to last one week.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Workers put the decorations for the funeral of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at Wat Debsirin on the second day of funeral rites for Vichai. The VS are his initials. The "Possible Man" reflects Vichai's legacy in Leicester because he was viewed as the man who made everything possible after Leicester won the 2015-16 Premier League Championship. Vichai was the owner of King Power, a Thai duty free conglomerate, and the Leicester City Club, a British Premier League football (soccer) team. He died in a helicopter crash at the King Power stadium in Leicester after a match on October 27. Vichai was Thailand's 5th richest man. The funeral is expected to last one week.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Workers put the decorations for the funeral of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at Wat Debsirin on the second day of funeral rites for Vichai. The VS are his initials. The "Possible Man" reflects Vichai's legacy in Leicester because he was viewed as the man who made everything possible after Leicester won the 2015-16 Premier League Championship. Vichai was the owner of King Power, a Thai duty free conglomerate, and the Leicester City Club, a British Premier League football (soccer) team. He died in a helicopter crash at the King Power stadium in Leicester after a match on October 27. Vichai was Thailand's 5th richest man. The funeral is expected to last one week.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 NOVEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Workers put the decorations for the funeral of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at Wat Debsirin on the second day of funeral rites for Vichai. The "Possible Man" reflects Vichai's legacy in Leicester because he was viewed as the man who made everything possible after Leicester won the 2015-16 Premier League Championship. Vichai was the owner of King Power, a Thai duty free conglomerate, and the Leicester City Club, a British Premier League football (soccer) team. He died in a helicopter crash at the King Power stadium in Leicester after a match on October 27. Vichai was Thailand's 5th richest man. The funeral is expected to last one week.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor selling Chinese New Year decorations waits for customers in Bangkok's Chinatown district, before the celebration of the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Tet (in Vietnamese communities) starts Monday February 8. The coming year will be the "Year of the Monkey." Thailand has the largest overseas Chinese population in the world; about 14 percent of Thais are of Chinese ancestry and some Chinese holidays, especially Chinese New Year, are widely celebrated in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People shop for Chinese New Year decorations on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People shop for Chinese New Year decorations on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People shop for Chinese New Year decorations on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown. Chinese New Year is February 19 in 2015. It marks the beginning of the Year of Sheep. The Sheep is the eighth sign in Chinese astrology and the number “8” is considered to be a very lucky number. It symbolizes wisdom, fortune and prosperity. Ethnic Chinese make up nearly 15% of the Thai population. Chinese New Year (also called Tet or Lunar New Year) is widely celebrated in Thailand, especially in urban areas like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai that have large Chinese populations.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A shop worker in Bangkok‘s Chinatown makes decorations for the Hungry Ghost Month. The seventh lunar month (August - September in 2013) is when the Chinese community believes that hell’s gate will open to allow spirits to roam freely in the human world for a month. Many households and temples will hold prayer ceremonies throughout the month-long Hungry Ghost Festival (Phor Thor) to appease the spirits. During the festival, believers will also worship the Tai Su Yeah (King of Hades) in the form of paper effigies which will be “sent back” to hell after the effigies are burnt.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Michelle Kao helps children put up decorations before Easter services at the Thai Peace Foundation office in the Bangkapi section of Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Michelle Kao helps children put up decorations before Easter services at the Thai Peace Foundation office in the Bangkapi section of Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 31 MARCH 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Michelle Kao helps children put up decorations before Easter services at the Thai Peace Foundation office in the Bangkapi section of Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JANUARY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Chinese New Year decorations on display in a shop on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok's Chinatown district. Chinese New Year is not an official public holiday in Thailand, but it is one the biggest celebrations in the Bangkok, which has a large Chinese population. Chinese New Year is February 10 this year. It will be the "Year of the Snake."    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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