Rita Ravenberg pours sacred water containing herbs and flowers on people during a New Year's Eve ritual...
Rita Ravenberg (L) pours sacred water containing herbs and flowers on people from all origins during a New Year's Eve ritual bath at Independence Square in Paramaribo, December 31, 2013. The sacred water, prepared in a former sugar cane cooking pot used in the times of slavery, is used to wash away bad spirits and welcome good ones, as well as bring luck, fortune and health for the coming year, according to the spiritual leaders. REUTERS/Ranu Abhelakh (SURINAME - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)