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Fans dressed as Darth Vader and Chewbacca take a boat trip to the Skelligs on May 4th, 2018, in Portmagee, Ireland. The first-ever Star Wars festival is taking place against the backdrop of the famous Skellig Michael island, which was used extensively in Episode VII and Episode VIII of the popular science-fiction saga. The small fishing village of Portmagee, which is closest to the location, has seen a boom in tourism following the latest films. The village will host a Star Wars drive-in and a Star Wars-themed Irish dancing competition over the weekend.

A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.

By Pacific Standard Staff

The May Day "King" and "Queen" lead the Greenmen of Glastonbury carrying this year's Maypole through the center of Glastonbury, to a ceremony at Bushy Combe below Glastonbury Tor as part of the town's Beltane May Day celebrations on May 1st, 2018, in Somerset, England.

By Pacific Standard Staff

Workers march during a May Day rally in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on May 1st, 2018. Thousands of marching workers demanded the resignation of President Jimmy Morales, who faces allegations of campaign finance corruption.

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People around the world are taking to the streets today to fight for workers' rights.

By Ashley Hackett

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