Mangrove conservation on the island of Pari

A number of child care Pari Island mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster of Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (06/25/2011). Mangrove planting and maintenance has been done since 2006 and reach 700 meters. This step is an effort to withstand abrasion and nature conservation area Pari Island. Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

Two children take care of mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster Beach Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (06.25.11). Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

A child care mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster Beach Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (25.06.11). Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

Some children take care of mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster Beach Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (06.25.11). Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

Some children take care of mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster Beach Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (06.25.11). Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

Some children take care of mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster Beach Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (06.25.11). Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

A child care mangrove trees are found on beaches in the area ecotourism cluster Beach Pari Island, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Saturday (25.06.11). Photo: YouTube / Muhammad Solihin.

Colorful Corpus Christi

Some dancers Chinelo prepare before appearing in Corpus Christi celebrations in Mexico City, Thursday (23 / 6). Photo: AP Photo / Miguel Tovar

Some women wore traditional Bavarian dress during the celebration of Corpus Christi in Lofer, Salzburg, Austria, on Thursday (23 / 6). Photo: AP Photo / Kerstin Joensson

A number of shooters wearing traditional Bavarian dress during the celebration of Corpus Christi in Lofer, Salzburg, Austria, on Thursday (23 / 6). Photo: AP Photo / Kerstin Joensson

A child wearing a traditional Bavarian dress during the celebration of Corpus Christi in Seehausen, near Murnau, southern Germany, on Thursday (23 / 6). Photo: AP Photo / Matthias Schrader

A number of people took part in the celebration of Corpus Christi in Seehausen, near Murnau, southern Germany, on Thursday (23 / 6). Photo: AP Photo / Matthias Schrader

A man smoking a cigar before participating in the celebration of Corpus Christi in Naiguata, Venezuela, Thursday (23 / 6). Photo: AP Photo / Ariana Cubillos

Lively Culture Parade Berlin

A unique cultural carnival held in Berlin, Germany every summer. About 1.5 million people or more are always flocking to the Kreuzberg district to witness the many attractions in the carnival.

Maho Beach Vacation Sensation

Maho beach in the island of St. Maarten, the Caribbean has become the choice of the tourists because the waves are big and the sensation of a jet that flew low over the heads of tourists.

Colorful Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras carnival is a party to welcome the pre-Christians celebrated Easter. This celebration begins the week before Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday until the day itself. Mardi Gras is celebrated usually in several places in Europe, the United States, South America and the Caribbean. (Photo: AP Photo)

Some residents took part in the celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday (8 / 3). Photo: AP Photo / Patrick Semansky

Musician Pete Fountain took part in the celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday (8 / 3). Photo: AP Photo / Patrick Semansky

Jeff Walters, a resident of New Orleans took part in the celebration of Mardi Gras, Tuesday (8 / 3). Photo: AP Photo / Bill Haber

Richard Porter and his wife, Jennifer, now walking on the celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday (8 / 3). Photo: AP Photo / Bill Haber

Some residents took part in the celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday (8 / 3). Photo: AP Photo / Patrick Semansky

Herschel Abbott, Jr., King of Carnival 2011 was speaking to reporters in celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday (8 / 3). Photo: AP Photo / Patrick Semansky

Carnival festivities Banda de Ipanema

Banda de Ipanema carnival held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). In the event, thousands of citizens took to the streets of different cities with full-color dress. This event is the opening until a main carnival Rio Carnival 2011, a grand annual carnival to be held March 4 to 8 the next.

Residents take part in the carnival Banda de Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). Photo: AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo

A resident took part in the carnival Banda de Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). Photo: AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo

Residents rejoice in the Banda de Ipanema carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). Photo: AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo

Residents rejoice in the Banda de Ipanema carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). Photo: AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo

Residents rejoice in the Banda de Ipanema carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). Photo: AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo

Residents rejoice in the Banda de Ipanema carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday (19 / 2). Photo: AP Photo / Silvia Izquierdo

Strumica Carnival merriment

Citizens in the Republic of Macedonia revelers took to the streets following the Strumica Carnival parade with costumes and accompanied by music and fireworks to welcome Trimeri religious festival. Strumica Carnival is a long tradition of the most important since 1670 in the Republic of Macedonia as mentioned by the chroniclers Evlija Celebija.

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A woman masked revelers at a carnival parade took part in the southeastern town of Strumica Macedonia, on Tuesday (8 / 3). AP Photo / Boris Grdanoski

Participants during the parade revelers took part in the southeastern town of Strumica carnival Macedonia, on Tuesday (8 / 3). AP Photo / Boris Grdanoski

Participants during the parade revelers took part in the southeastern town of Strumica carnival Macedonia, on Tuesday (8 / 3). AP Photo / Boris Grdanoski

One participant masked revelers at a carnival parade took part in the southeastern town of Strumica Macedonia, on Tuesday (8 / 3). AP Photo / Boris Grdanoski

The dancers took part revelers at a carnival parade in the southeastern town of Strumica Macedonia, on Tuesday (8 / 3). AP Photo / Boris Grdanoski

Participants during the parade revelers took part in the southeastern town of Strumica carnival Macedonia, on Tuesday (8 / 3). AP Photo / Boris Grdanoski

Colorful Festival Pujllay

On the third Sunday in March Tarabuco communities around the tiny town 65 miles east of Sucre, Bolivia to host the festival Pujllay. Pujllay Festival in Quechua (Inca) means "play" is a big celebration with Yampara wearing colorful traditional costumes to remember the Battle Jumbate, where Tarabucos defeated the Spanish army in the struggle for independence in 1816.

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A Tarabuco play "Tarka" wind instruments at the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita

The Tarabucos play "tarkas" wind instruments at the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita

Bolivian President Evo Morales raised potting soil in Tarabuco Pujllay liatpada festival, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita

The Tarabucos pole dancing near Pucara, religious symbols are decorated with fruits, vegetables, flowers and pastries on the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita

The Tarabucos pole dancing near Pucara, religious symbols are decorated with fruits, vegetables, flowers and pastries on the festival Pujllay in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita

Bolivian President Evo Morales, wearing a costume Yampara Pujllay participated in festivals in Tarabuco, Bolivia, Sunday (20 / 3). AP Photo / Juan Karita

Aliwan Festival in the Philippines

Aliwan Festival held in Manila, Philippines, Saturday (16 / 4). In this festival, thousands of citizens flooded the streets to witness the action of the artist. (Photo: AP Photo / Pat Roque)

Some dancers perform in Aliwan Festival in Manila, Philippines, Saturday (16 / 4). Photo: AP Photo / Pat Roque

Some dancers get ready to wait their turn appear in Aliwan Festival in Manila, Philippines, Saturday (16 / 4). Photo: AP Photo / Pat Roque

Some dancers prepare themselves before the commencement of Aliwan Festival in Manila, Philippines, Saturday (16 / 4). Photo: AP Photo / Pat Roque

A dancer sat amid piles of costume before the start of Aliwan Festival in Manila, Philippines, Saturday (16 / 4). Photo: AP Photo / Pat Roque

Some dancers perform in Aliwan Festival in Manila, Philippines, Saturday (16 / 4). Photo: AP Photo / Pat Roque