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  • A slice of Semana Santa

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    Thirdeyemom The week of Semana Santa (“Holy Week”) is considered the most important cultural and religious event in all of Guatemala.  Semana Santa has a long, rich history, which began over 400 years ago as Catholicism spread throughout Guatemala due to the Spanish Conquistadors.  Today, Semana Santa can be viewed throughout all of Guatemala, however,…

  • “The Buddha Tree” – Ayutthaya, Thailand – Tashi Delek – Featured Photographer

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    Originally posted on PhotoBotos.com: . . “The Buddha Tree” – Ayutthaya, Thailand – Tashi Delek – Featured Photographer Wow! Man and nature fused together as one.  Just an hour outside of Bangkok lays the historic city of Aytthaya.  Many of the 14th century temples and wats were destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. …