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The monk that set himself on fire

Thích Quang Duc was a Buddhist monk who set himself on fire in the middle of Saigon in 1963 to protest the South Vietnamese discrimination against Buddhists and increased Catholic sympathizers. Before Duc protested the changing Vietnamese government’s sentiment, a ban was placed on flying the Buddhist flag. This caused a crowd to protest, and… Read More The monk that set himself on fire

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Corpus Christi and Féria celebration in Andalucía, Spain

Corpus Christi is a holiday celebrated in Latin countries. The belief that the body and blood of Jesus is in the Eucharist is celebrated. This holiday takes place in May or June depending on the calendar year. In Granada, Spain Corpus Christi is a weeklong celebration is fused with féria. Though it has religious significance… Read More Corpus Christi and Féria celebration in Andalucía, Spain

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