"It kind of becomes a contest, " Mr. McKain says, adding that it is not unusual to see attendees with eight or 10 ribbons attached to their badges.

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Lepoglava bobbin lace is made by braiding thread wound on spindles, or bobbins, it is often used to make lace ribbons for folk costumes or is sold at village fairs.

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Many of the estimated 200 or so people wore ribbons colored orange and blue to symbolize the identity of the Sikh community.

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Designed for both form and function, photo printing is now as portable as photo taking: ZINK Technology does not require messy ribbons, toner or inkjet cartridges.

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