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  • Residents enjoy the shade at a bus stop during Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • The lead singer of Los Nuevos Sauceda gets the crowd rocking at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Hata were necessary for Sunday’s "El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Gabriela Florencia Arellano, 6, was in a patriotic mood for Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Girls have a great time dancing at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Members of Banda Tierra Menguarense keep the music coming at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Members of dance group Oceloyotl of Castroville wait in the shade before performing at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Martha Gutierrez of the Mexican Consulate in San Jose rings Hidalgo's bell at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • New "El Grito" Queen Raquel Velasquez, 16, after being crowned by Carlos Ponce Martinez, left, consul general of Mexico to San Jose. Sunday’s celebration in Salinas marked September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • A young girl plays has fun with a Mexican flag at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Dancing during Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Residents enjoy Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Flags were everywhere for Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking the anniversary on September 16th of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Ice cream man Alfredo Colin Guzman was in a great mood for Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Kids play in the shade at Sunday’s “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Sunday’s crowd at the “El Grito” celebration in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, September 15-16, 2010. The 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain was celebrated with a tremendous country-wide effort marked by careful planning and a generous spirit. Mexico City was host to the most spectacular events, assisted by thousands of organizers, officials, artists, soldiers and citizens.
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  • Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, September 15-16, 2010. The 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain was celebrated with a tremendous country-wide effort marked by careful planning and a generous spirit. Mexico City was host to the most spectacular events, assisted by thousands of organizers, officials, artists, soldiers and citizens.
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  • Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, September 15-16, 2010. The 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain was celebrated with a tremendous country-wide effort marked by careful planning and a generous spirit. Mexico City was host to the most spectacular events, assisted by thousands of organizers, officials, artists, soldiers and citizens.
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  • Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, September 15-16, 2010. The 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain was celebrated with a tremendous country-wide effort marked by careful planning and a generous spirit. Mexico City was host to the most spectacular events, assisted by thousands of organizers, officials, artists, soldiers and citizens.
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  • Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, September 15-16, 2010. The 200th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain was celebrated with a tremendous country-wide effort marked by careful planning and a generous spirit. Mexico City was host to the most spectacular events, assisted by thousands of organizers, officials, artists, soldiers and citizens.
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A Ghanaian child celebrating Independence Day takes the hand of a stranger in friendship.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A commuter train is beseiged by celebrants on March 6th, Ghana's fiftieth Anniversary of Independence.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Before Independence Day, schools unable to march in the center of Accra held their own celebrations.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • The lead singer of the popular band "Tentacion" takes in the crowd's appreciation just before the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" in Salinas. Sunday's crowds along East Alisal celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule.
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A heavy security presence at the 50th anniversary celebrations was overwhelmed by the turnout.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Security on March 6th was mostly symbolic, as thousands of celebrants swamped Independence Square.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Thousands of people turend out on Sunday for the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas, which celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Sunday's crowds along East Alisal Street in Salinas celebrated the symbolic beginning of Mexico's revolution against Spanish rule, with an afternoon long fiesta culminating in the reenactment of "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence."
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  • Eduardo Salazar, 7, and his brother Josue, 2, at Sunday's "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" celebrations in Salinas.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Heads of state are accorded a rock star's welcome as Independence Day celebrations continue.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Exuberant Ghanaians make a display for everyone during the Anniversary celebrations on March 6th.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A celebrating biker gives irreverent chase to the presidential motorcade on Independence Day.
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  • Honorary Consul Blanca Estela Zarazua rings a replica of Father Miguel Hidalgo's church bell, representing the beginning of the Mexican revolution against Spain more than 200 years ago. "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" followed the ringing of the bell, with Sunday's crowds along East Alisal in Salinas shouting "Viva Mexico."
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Dignitaries from all over the world were invited to the events marking Ghana's 50th Anniversary of Independence.
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  • Complete with snow, children from East Salinas enjoy a full-fledged Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon,  courtesy of the second annual Cesar Chavez Library Snow Day.
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  • After school on Wednesday, several hundred area east Salinas children had a joyous afternoon with a full-fledged Christmas party, courtesy of the second annual Cesar Chavez Library Snow Day. The main attraction, of course, was a giant pile of fresh snow.
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  • Girls from Sacred Heart prepare their Nativity float before the parade on Sunday evening. Thousands of Salinas residents turned out to experience the magic of the 14th annual Holiday Parade of Lights in Oldtown Salinas.
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  • Banda Grupo Kapricho rocks the the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas on Sunday.
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  • Mayor Joe Gunter crowns Rocio Tafoya “Señorita El Grito 2015” during Sunday's festival in Salinas.
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  • Carlos Ponce Martinez, left, consul general of Mexico to San Jose, sings Mexico's national anthem with other officials at Sunday’s “El Grito” ceremony in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • A flag is held tight during the Mexican national anthem at Sunday's "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" ceremony in Salinas.
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  • Nally Gomez, 21, receives her crown as queen from Carlos Ponce Martinez, consul general of Mexico in San Jose, at Sunday's "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" ceremony in Salinas.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Smiles abound in Ghana at any time of year, but seem especially bright on Independence Day.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. In Kokomlemle, Ghanaian pride shows most clearly in this neighborhood's good cheer.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A parade of kings marked a graceful ending to Ghana's Independence Day festivities.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Inline skaters delight the crowds by putting on a show beneath the triumphal arch on Independence Square.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Framed by Independence Square's black stars, a young man takes in the scene as thousands mark March 6th.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Potentially catastrophic situations were avoided by the politeness of crowds at Independence Square.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Clad in a hat made in the pattern of Ghana's flag, a young man poses proudly just off the main road to Independence Square.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. In a ritual display for the public at Independence Square, a Tamale dancer prepares to cut his eye.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A traditional dancer from Tamale, in the north of Ghana, makes a ritual display of cutting himself.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Ike Marbell in his Independence Day best before an early morning soccer game in Kokomlemle.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. The entire student body of Kwameh Nkrumah Memorial School marches around the neighborhood on March 5th.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Families such as the Marbells made every effort to mark Independence Day with a positive spirit.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. For months leading up to March 6th, Ghanaians marked Independence Day in myriad personal ways.
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  • Green, white and red were the patriotic colors of the day on Sunday in Salinas for the traditional El Grito Festival.
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  • Music was central to the El Grito Festival on Sunday in Salinas.
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  • Mexican flags were everywhere at the traditional El Grito Festival in Salinas.
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  • Hidalgo's bell waits in the sun to be rung at Sunday’s “El Grito” ceremony in Salinas marking September 16th's anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The annual fiesta, which occupies East Alisal Street between Wood and Sanborn, brimmed as usual with booths selling patriotic souvenirs and all manner of food and drink. Local businesses and nonprofits manned booths with information about health and community programs, while traditional “bandas” filled the afternoon with dance music and good cheer.
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  • Javier Aguilar Cuevas, attached consul, Mexican Consulate in San Jose holds a replica of Father Miguel Hidalgo's church bell. "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" followed the ringing of the bell, with Sunday's crowds along East Alisal in Salinas shouting "Viva Mexico."
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  • Honorary consul Blanca Estela Zarazua guards the flag during the Mexican national anthem at Sunday's "El Grito,” or “The Cry of Independence" ceremony. From left, in front, are Carlos Ponce Martinez, consul general of Mexico in San Jose, Salinas police chief Kelly McMillin, and at right, Javier Aguilar Cuevas, attached consul, Mexican Consulate in San Jose.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Students from the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial School get a chance to express themselves on March 6th, Ghana's Independence Day.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. Ashanti gold beckons in the aftenooon light. Costumed actors played some of Ghana's best-known historical figures.
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  • Ghana, Accra, 2007. A woman leads this joyful group toward Independence Square in Accra on March 6th, modern Ghana's 50th Anniversary.
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  • Usually held in the mid-summer in Japan, "Obon" is the traditional time to honor one's departed family members. Across America, this deeply spiritual Buddhist tradition has evolved into an event that celebrates all things Japanese as well. The festival usually culminates in joyful "odori" dances, meant to commemorate the ancestor's release from suffering.
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  • United States, California; Salinas, July 29, 2012. Usually held in the mid-summer in Japan, "Obon" is the traditional time to honor one's departed family members. Across America, this deeply spiritual Buddhist tradition has evolved into an event that celebrates all things Japanese as well. The festival usually culminates in joyful "odori" dances, meant to commemorate the ancestor's release from suffering. Photographed and recorded by Jay Dunn - dance photos Travis Geske. All rights reserved The Salinas Californian/Gannett 2012.
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  • Usually held in the mid-summer in Japan, "Obon" is the traditional time to honor one's departed family members. Across America, this deeply spiritual Buddhist tradition has evolved into an event that celebrates all things Japanese as well. The festival usually culminates in joyful "odori" dances, meant to commemorate the ancestor's release from suffering.
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  • Adults lead the children in "bon odori" dances at Sunday’s 63rd annual Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
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  • The Japanese martial art of “shorinji kempo” is demonstrated by members of Shorinji Kempo Monterey during the 63rd annual Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas on Sunday.
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  • A performance from San Jose Taiko enlivened the 2012 Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
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  • Costumed dancers, friends and family move counter-clockwise around the central stage during the "bon odori" dances at the end of Sunday’s 63rd annual Obon Festival at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas.
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