Easter at home and abroad

Published: Tuesday | April 26, 2011 Comments 0
People swim in a sacred pool during a voodoo ceremony in Souvenance, Haiti, on Sunday. Hundreds of voodoo followers travel to Souvenance over Easter weekend to show their devotion to the spirits. Voodoo was brought to Haiti by slaves from West Africa and is one of Haiti's three recognised religions. - ap
People swim in a sacred pool during a voodoo ceremony in Souvenance, Haiti, on Sunday. Hundreds of voodoo followers travel to Souvenance over Easter weekend to show their devotion to the spirits. Voodoo was brought to Haiti by slaves from West Africa and is one of Haiti's three recognised religions. - ap
A woman rides a decorated horse to get a blessing for men and beasts at the St George church near Traunstein, southern Germany, yesterday. The procession has been held for 300 years on Easter Monday. - ap
A woman rides a decorated horse to get a blessing for men and beasts at the St George church near Traunstein, southern Germany, yesterday. The procession has been held for 300 years on Easter Monday. - ap
Beach lovers soak up the sun as they enjoyed Easter Monday on Hellshire Beach, St Catherine, yesterday. - Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer
Beach lovers soak up the sun as they enjoyed Easter Monday on Hellshire Beach, St Catherine, yesterday. - Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer
United States President Barack Obama cheers on children rolling Easter eggs at the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, yesterday. - ap
United States President Barack Obama cheers on children rolling Easter eggs at the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, yesterday. - ap






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