--- title: "The Day in Pictures: The Aboriginal people protest Australia Day, Israel prepares for Holocaust remembrance day" description: "Moving, terrifying, surprising, inspiring ... These are the images of some of today’s events around the world." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "PHOTOGRAPHY" author: "Maverick Life Editors" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/maverick-life-editors/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-01-26-the-day-in-pictures-the-aboriginal-people-protest-australia-day-israel-prepares-for-holocaust-remembrance-day/" published: "2023-01-26T20:55:39" updated: "2023-01-26T21:01:35" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 955 --- # The Day in Pictures: The Aboriginal people protest Australia Day, Israel prepares for Holocaust remembrance day > Moving, terrifying, surprising, inspiring ... These are the images of some of today’s events around the world. By Maverick Life Editors · Published 26 January 2023, 22:55 SAST · Updated 26 January 2023, 23:01 SAST ## Key points - On 26 January 2023, people around the world celebrated a range of events and commemorations. In Australia, demonstrators dressed in the colors of the Aboriginal flag took part in an Invasion Day rally to mark colonization of the country's Aboriginal people. In Prague, Czech Republic, former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel faced off against former Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of their presidential election. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused traffic delays and road closures in many cities throughout the UAE. Elsewhere, Nepalese Hindu devotees attended mass prayer during Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur and Indian Army helicopters dropped rose petals during a Republic Day parade in Kolkata. Lastly, visitors looked at exhibitions at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum for International Holocaust Remembrance Day and shoppers visited the historic Egypt Bazaar in Istanbul as Turkish Central Bank forecasted inflation for 2023 and 2024. - In Sydney, Australia, demonstrators dressed in the colors of the Aboriginal flag to mark the official national day unofficially known as Invasion Day. - In Prague, Czech Republic, former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel and former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis will face off in a second round of presidential elections. - Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. - Nepalese Hindu devotees attended mass prayer during the month long Madhav Narayan festival, while Indian Army helicopters dropped rose petals during a Republic Day parade. ## Content ![A protestor carries a placard showing the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion Day rally in Sydney, Australia, 26 January 2023. The rally was held on Australia Day, which is the official national day of Australia and is unofficially known as Invasion Day as it marks the colonization of the country's Aboriginal people. EPA-EFE/DIEGO FEDELE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/pu7Jd5K7p4QqFs9rdw38_N8Mkyg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11263796.jpg) *A protestor carries a placard showing the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion Day rally in Sydney, Australia, 26 January 2023. The rally was held on Australia Day, which is the official national day of Australia and is unofficially known as Invasion Day as it marks the colonization of the country's Aboriginal people. EPA-EFE/DIEGO FEDELE* ![A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/abc0zMPpB_6eHhowQQHLHNoPX2A=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265215.jpg) *A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK* ![A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/abc0zMPpB_6eHhowQQHLHNoPX2A=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265215.jpg) *A statue on Charles Bridge points to Prague Castle, official seat of the Czech President, in Prague, Czech Republic, 26 January 2023. Former NATO Military Committee chairman Petr Pavel will face former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in the second round of the country's presidential election, scheduled to take place on 27 and 28 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK* ![Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/25Id5JYSWgtVCCFiLoQGCoJby8w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265155.jpg) *Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER* ![Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/xEP0ZLiCqHad0ZhWYIyLave0Xpc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265152.jpg) *Vehicles pass in flooded roads caused by heavy rain in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 January 2023. Heavy rainfall in many cities in the UAE caused traffic delays and road closures. EPA-EFE/ALI HAIDER* ![Nepalese Hindu devotees attend mass prayer during the month long Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 26 January 2023. The Madhav Narayan festival takes place for a full month and is devoted to religious fasting, holy bathing and the study of the Swasthani book, a chapter or story of which is read each evening by priests or heads of households to the gathered family. Thousands of married women and dozens of male devotees concluded their month-long fast for a better life and peace in the country at various temples. According the Swasthani book, whoever takes the month long Swasthani fast, all their sins will be forgiven and they will not experience bad days during their life. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of creation and destruction. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/63wjWCtd0NMg4as0quj7CSHyDR0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11264139.jpg) *Nepalese Hindu devotees attend mass prayer during the month long Madhav Narayan festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal, 26 January 2023. The Madhav Narayan festival takes place for a full month and is devoted to religious fasting, holy bathing and the study of the Swasthani book, a chapter or story of which is read each evening by priests or heads of households to the gathered family. Thousands of married women and dozens of male devotees concluded their month-long fast for a better life and peace in the country at various temples. According the Swasthani book, whoever takes the month long Swasthani fast, all their sins will be forgiven and they will not experience bad days during their life. The festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the god of creation and destruction. EPA-EFE/NARENDRA SHRESTHA* ![An Indian Army helicopter drops rose petals during a Republic Day parade at the Red Road in the eastern Indian city of in Kolkata, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PwVzTvaW6uWRkhIZGRCw2n5YKS0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11264504.jpg) *An Indian Army helicopter drops rose petals during a Republic Day parade at the Red Road in the eastern Indian city of in Kolkata, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY* ![Visitors look at exhibitions at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, Israel, 26 January 2023. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked annually on 27 January. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/tmA00EcSDV9B43OSqa42o5vLxnw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265161.jpg) *Visitors look at exhibitions at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, Israel, 26 January 2023. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is marked annually on 27 January. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN* ![Female members of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force join a parade during the 74th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/HJARISH TYAGI](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KBR56-rxE22vpxjwQjWVw46w2V8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265162.jpg) *Female members of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force join a parade during the 74th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, 26 January 2023. The 'Republic Day of India' marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 and the country began its transition from a British Dominion into a republic. The celebrations of Republic Day usually include various parades including shows of military equipment and cultural displays. EPA-EFE/HJARISH TYAGI* ![People walk for shopping at the historic Egypt Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, 26 January 2023. The Turkish Central Bank's President Sahap Kavcioglu stood by previous year-end annual inflation forecasts for 2023 and 2024 of 22.3 and 8.8 percent respectively as presenting a quarterly economic report. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ny1ghjDqmHfbyvIeMKlx9jMI6aE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265213.jpg) *People walk for shopping at the historic Egypt Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey, 26 January 2023. The Turkish Central Bank's President Sahap Kavcioglu stood by previous year-end annual inflation forecasts for 2023 and 2024 of 22.3 and 8.8 percent respectively as presenting a quarterly economic report. EPA-EFE/ERDEM SAHIN* ![President of the European Parliament (EP) Roberta Metsola during an interview with the Spanish international news agency EFE at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 25 January 2023 (issued 26 January 2023). The Maltese politician discussed the multitude of challenges faced during her first year in office, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the so-called 'Qatargate' corruption scandal that has shaken the institution. 'Nobody could have prepared us for war, but also for so many packages of sanctions, the admission of Moldova and Ukraine as candidate countries, an energy crisis and then a scandal that has involved the European Parliament with corruption allegations', she said. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gPGHyVTeePlMQ0ND9UvvT8cAuxU=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265163.jpg) *President of the European Parliament (EP) Roberta Metsola during an interview with the Spanish international news agency EFE at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, 25 January 2023 (issued 26 January 2023). The Maltese politician discussed the multitude of challenges faced during her first year in office, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the so-called 'Qatargate' corruption scandal that has shaken the institution. 'Nobody could have prepared us for war, but also for so many packages of sanctions, the admission of Moldova and Ukraine as candidate countries, an energy crisis and then a scandal that has involved the European Parliament with corruption allegations', she said. EPA-EFE/STEPHANIE LECOCQ* ![Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar (C) and head of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda (R) during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/XygPAsMlJYvq13k8np7UMCVgvmY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11264987.jpg) *Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar (C) and head of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda (R) during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/MKHAIL METZEL / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL MANDATORY CREDIT* ![A flamenco dancer performs on the runway during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2023 Collection by Spanish designer Juana Martin during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PYfOuyvSunieflDeRycvECW2AV0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265204.jpg) *A flamenco dancer performs on the runway during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2023 Collection by Spanish designer Juana Martin during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra* ![Dasa Grm of Slovenia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YsA1k71Moi3FOFG3aALx60t_VIM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265109.jpg) *Dasa Grm of Slovenia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT* ![Alexandra Michaela Filcova of Slovakia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/II9BNG8Q2zpcOX2mApnrcQtciDo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265141.jpg) *Alexandra Michaela Filcova of Slovakia performs during the Women's Short program of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo, Finland, 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/KIMMO BRANDT* ![Spanish designer Juana Martin (C-R) poses with models on the runway after presenting her Spring/Summer 2023 Collection during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7QXZDz6gFdVEbAdNpwbWiwIze6U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11265186.jpg) *Spanish designer Juana Martin (C-R) poses with models on the runway after presenting her Spring/Summer 2023 Collection during the Paris Fashion Week, inside The American Cathedral in Paris, France, 26 January 2023. The presentation of the Haute Couture Women's collections runs from 23 to 26 January 2023. EPA-EFE/Mohammed Badra* ![An interior view of the new bicycle parking facility at Amsterdam Central, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 25 January 2023. The new Stationsplein parking facility has room for 7,000 bicycles. The bicycle shed was built under water and is connected underground to the metro and station hall. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/4GculacWCQg7Xn9p3FuP8UTjaGw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11263789.jpg) *An interior view of the new bicycle parking facility at Amsterdam Central, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 25 January 2023. The new Stationsplein parking facility has room for 7,000 bicycles. The bicycle shed was built under water and is connected underground to the metro and station hall. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL DM/ ML*