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Orangemen on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Orangemen on parade, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Close-up of Orangemen on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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1969 Belfast Division Lodge Loyal Loyalist Loyalists Marching Orangeman Orangemen Order Parade Protestant Protestantism Roadway Sash Sashes Sectarian Tradition Troubles
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This evocative photograph captures a close-up moment of Orangemen on parade in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the tumultuous year of 1969. The image portrays a group of Orangemen, dressed in their distinctive regalia, standing proudly on a roadway as they participate in the annual Twelfth of July parade. The Orangemen, members of Protestant lodges, are adorned with sashes displaying the emblems of their respective lodges and the letters L.O.L. (Loyal Orange Lodge). The parade, steeped in tradition and customs, is a significant aspect of Protestant culture and identity in Northern Ireland. The year 1969 marked the beginning of the Northern Ireland Troubles, a period of intense sectarian violence and political instability. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the deep-rooted divisions within Northern Irish society during this tumultuous time. The Orangemen's unwavering loyalty to their faith and traditions is palpable, yet the image also conveys a sense of unease and tension, as the streets of Belfast were on the brink of erupting into chaos. The photograph transports us back to the 1960s, a decade marked by social and political upheaval, and offers a glimpse into the complex and intricate tapestry of Northern Irish history. The Orangemen's faces, etched with determination and resolve, serve as a testament to the enduring nature of their traditions and the deep-seated divisions that continue to shape Northern Irish society to this day.
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