In pictures: Palms and flowers festival of El Salvador
Updated On May 10, 2017 08:22 AM IST
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A woman takes part in a procession during the celebration of the Palms and Flowers Festival in Panchimalco, El Salvador. The residents of Pabchimalco celebrate the yearly festival at the beginning of the rainy season to ask for a good harvest. (Jose Cabezas / Reuters)
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A woman prepares a palm leaf with flowers before a procession. (Jose Cabezas / Reuters)
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On the first Sunday of May, the small town of Panchimalco, lying close to San Salvador, celebrates its two patron saints with a spectacular festivity. (MARVIN RECINOS / AFP)
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Women carry an altar with a statue of Virgin Mary during the procession of the Flower & Palm Festival in Panchimalco, El Salvador. (Jose Cabezas / Reuters)
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Faithful participate in the annual Panchimalco Flower and Palm Festival. (MARVIN RECINOS / AFP)
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A member of the traditional dance group Los Historiantes takes part in the annual Panchimalco Flower and Palm Festival festival. (MARVIN RECINOS / AFP)
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Members of the traditional dance of Los Historiantes perform during the celebration. (Jose Cabezas / Reuters)
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Faithful participate strip the palm branches and skewer flower blooms on them to create large colourful decoration. (MARVIN RECINOS / AFP)
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A woman prepares a palm leaf with flowers before a procession. (Jose Cabezas / Reuters)
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