I love Holi, I always look forward to the full moon day in the month of Phalgun. Holi is one of the major festivals in India. It is fun and very promising. It is the day where you don’t worry about what you wear, be careless and let the child in you escape. Women, men, kids enjoy throwing colored powder at each other, or sometimes water. It is the day where you are never too old to play and chase each other.
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Missing the beach, we managed to escape our cubicles and found ourselves hitching to an overcrowded bus all the way to Galle. Galle is situated on the South-west coast of Sri Lanka. It’s a pretty place where history and culture are combined. Every structure is a great example of interchange between Asian tradition and European architecture. Walk aimlessly inside the fort and discover different kinds of architecture, a quirky restaurant, your favorite spot, or just random kids offering you a smile.
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Thousands of supporters turned out to march in Santiago in support of equal rights and tolerance. Chile has lagged behind in gay rights and was the last country to legalize divorce in the western hemisphere. The new atmosphere and rallies like this mark a period of change and shift towards tolerance in the country. The rally was held peacefully on October 1, 2012 in Plaza Italia. Participants marched their way up Alameda Avenue carrying their hopes and pride. It was organized by the Unified Movement of Sexual Minorities and AcciónGay.
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