South Korean National Team Competes in IBSF World ChampionshipsSuk Young-jin, Lee Kyung-yeon, Park Jong-hee, and Jung Hyun-woo compete in the second round of the Four-man competition at the IBSF World Championships on March 14. The event occurred in Lake Placid, New York, as part of the global bobsleigh championship.
Chola and Pepino Dancers Shine at La Paz CarnivalDancers representing the characters Chola Pace?a and El Pepino perform at the closing ceremony of Carnival in La Paz, Bolivia, on March 9. Carnival, a vibrant Latin American celebration, marks the beginning of Lent. In Bolivia, traditional dances and colorful costumes highlight the cultural richness and festive spirit of the event.
108-Year-Old Recognized as World’s Oldest Female BarberShitsui Hakoishi, 108, poses with her Guinness World Records certificate at her barbershop in Nakagawa, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, on March 5. Hakoishi, recognized as the world’s oldest female barber, expressed her joy, saying, “I am so happy, and my heart is full.” She plans to continue working at her barbershop.
Ash WednesdayAn Episcopal priest applies ashes to a believer’s forehead on Ash Wednesday in New York, U.S. March 5, or Ash Wednesday, marked the start of Lent, a period of preparation for Easter. Believers everywhere reflected on Jesus’ 40 days of suffering, confessed sins, and meditated on the meaning of Lent.