The Guardian’s picture editors have curated a collection of photographs capturing the essence of the weekend across the globe. From ancient Celtic rites to modern political demonstrations, these images tell stories of tradition, remembrance, and celebration.
Asia and the Middle East
In Kaili, China, children from the Miao ethnic group participated in the Guzang Festival, a traditional event featuring elaborate costumes and rituals. The festival was also marked by adults in the community, as seen in a photograph by Liang Huibo. Meanwhile, in Yasothon, Thailand, the annual Bung Bang Fai festival saw rockets launched into the sky to hasten the arrival of the rainy season, captured by Adryel Talamantes. In Al-Eizariya, West Bank, a horse stood in a makeshift stable, photographed by Ilia Yefimovich.
Europe
In Kyiv, Ukraine, a woman laid flowers in the Park of Eternal Glory on Europe Day, a moment of remembrance captured by Global Images Ukraine. In London, England, an Abolish the Monarchy demonstration took place outside Buckingham Palace, photographed by Martin Pope. Another London image showed a worker cleaning outside 10 Downing Street after the governing Labour party faced losses in local elections, as seen in an AFP photo. In Lincoln, England, Lincoln City’s players celebrated their Sky Bet League One victory with an open-top bus parade, photographed by Chris Vaughan. On the Hill of Uisneach, Ireland, people took part in the Bealtaine fire festival, an ancient Celtic rite marking summer’s beginning, captured by Niall Carson. In Ponta Delgada, Azores, crowds watched the Holy Christ of Miracles parade, the islands’ largest religious festival, photographed by Eduardo Costa. In Budapest, Hungary, young musicians waited to perform at the inaugural session of the new parliament, as seen in a photo by Dénes Erdős.
Africa and the Americas
In Kelaat M’Gouna, Morocco, women celebrated the Damask rose harvest at a festival, photographed by Jalal Morchidi. In Sterling, Virginia, a US Secret Service member stood guard as Donald Trump attended a tournament at his National Golf Club, captured by Nathan Howard. In Mexico City, Mexico, a woman took part in a vigil demanding justice for disappeared people, photographed by Raquel Cunha.
Other Highlights
In Tenerife, Spain, the MV Hondius approached the port of Granadilla carrying passengers possibly infected with hantavirus, as shown in an Anadolu photo. These images offer a glimpse into the diverse events and emotions that defined the weekend worldwide.
