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"textContent": "by Staikou Dimitra Religious festivals have traditionally been moments of reflection, unity, and collective identity. Yet in fragile and conflict-prone regions, these same moments can be redefined to serve far more dangerous agendas. As Noam Chomsky has noted, “We think…\n\nPressenza IPA",
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