Cultural Dance Performances

Dynamic scenes of traditional dances from Bhutan, Tibet, Peru, and Canada, showcasing colorful costumes and cultural motifs during festive celebrations.

Ecuador, Corpus Christi, Winter solstice festival.

Ghoomer folk dance, India Copyright: xJaishankarxSharma/DinodiaxPhotox

Koto Bharu, Kite Flying

A Shaman recounting the myth. Folk Festival commemorating the origin myth the Tien Shan Maral (Tian Shan wapiti), an origin myth of the Kyrgyz tribes. Near Tasch Baschat, Naryn region. Kyrgyzstan

India, Rajasthan, Udaipur , 'Hermaphrodite With Painted Face And Head-Dress. Ambiguous Male Features. Subject Of Indian Myth, Referred To As Hijras And Often Work As Street Performers.'

Whirling dervish dancer at Bedouin show, Cairo, Egypt (Editorial Usage Only)

Japan, Tokyo, Meiji Shrine, Autumn Festival

Mali, Ceremony, Dogon Masked Dancers Leaping In Line.

Huli wigmen beating kundu drum and dancing at Sing Sing Festival, Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea

Kohima, India. 9 December 2022. Members of the Naga community participate during the Hornbill Festival, at Kisama village near Kohima, on December 9, 2022 in Kohima, India. The Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland to represents all ethnic groups of Nagaland

Aerial view of a person in a conical hat surrounded by vibrant, flowing red nets, creating a striking contrast of color and texture, Thuan An, Bình Duong, Vietnam.

Thailand, Phuket. Thai Village, traditional folkloric show.

Mexico, Mexico City, 'Our Lady Of Guadelope Festival Dancers, Musicians And Acrobats In Front Of The Basilica.'

Mali, Bandiagara Escarpment, Sanga. Sanga village dancers re-enact aspects of the Dogon people's creation story through dances, with masks being an important element of this ritual.

Ecuador, Cuenca. Human pyramid of dancers in folklore troupe during annual parade and festival to celebrate founding of Cuenca in 1557. Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detail of traditional boots, Paro Tshechu, Bhutan

Apache Mountain Spirit Dancer Statue, by Craig Dan Goseyun, Museum Hill; Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America

Asia, Bhutan, Bumthang. Close-up of dancer at Ura Yakchoe festival.

Krampus Procession. Laives. Italy

Aztec Dancer before Cathedral, Mexico City Mexico

Kenya, Tribal People, Kikuyu Dancers.

Malaysia, Kedah, Langkawi, Chinese New Year Dragon Dance With Tourists Watching The Dragon Examining The Food Offering To It

Travel photos Asia. Two childlike temple dancers (maybe in Bali)

Ethiopia, Harerge Province, Harar. An Harari girl in wedding attire. Unlike Muslims elsewhere, Harari women love bright clothes and are seen in public without face veils. The beautifully embroidered silk dress can be turned inside out, where it is black, and worn at funerals.

New Mexico, Pueblo. Comanche Dance. San Ildefonso.

Aztec woman wears a magnificent traditional golden headdress made with blue stones and blue exotic bird feathers

Indonesia, Bali. Participants in the Hindu Temple festival depart the complex carrying on their shoulders the shrine to their village deity. (Editorial Use Only)

Cao Dai temple. Caodaism is a monotheistic syncretic new religious movement officially established in southern Vietnam in 1926. Tan Chau. Vietnam.

China, Beijing. Traditional Chinese handicrafts. Colorful Chinese embroidery quilt with panda bears and frog design.

Madrid, 11/28/2014. Neapolitan nativity scene of the Dukes of Cardona. Photo Isabel Permuy Archdc.

Mr. Sage Casas, Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nations, competitive dancer, performs a ceremonial dance for members of Team Minot during a closing ceremony for Native American Heritage Month at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 30, 2022. The ceremony was held to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and it showcased how the military is a diverse force.

Mexico, Mexico City, Patorelas Re-Enact The Nativity To Celebrate Christmas

Drying Saree in Kumbh Mela Festival at uttar pradesh India Copyright: xArunxMishra/DinodiaxPhotox

Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bhaktapur, Young Monk Yawning During A Ceremony And Wearing Red Robes Outside A Small Monastery In The Back Streets

Mexico, Oaxaca, Teotitlan del Valle, The annual religious fiesta of the Zapotec Indian village

Asia, Indonesia, Bali. Famous colorful Indonesian puppets

Bharatanatyam, classical dance of Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. Anklet brace or Kaal Salangai, Asia

Chukchi people's dancing performance, Uelen village, the most northeastern village in Russia, Russian Far East

India, Ladakh, Leh, Ladakh Festival, people

Buddhist monk, Nara, Japan

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Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha, annual festival, people

South America - Peru. Young man in traditional dress for festival at church in Cusco. (Editorial Usage Only)

Religious Procession: Karttikeya. India, West Bengal, Murshidabad, circa 1800. Drawings; watercolors. Opaque watercolor on mica

Rwanda, Tutsi, All Male Traditionally Adorned Tutsi Intore Dancers Characterised By Coordinated Drilling Dances Reflecting The Tutsi Warrior Tradition

Antigua, Guatemala. Holy Week processions.

Clay modeller working on image making of goddess Durga Kumartuli heritage artisan village of Calcutta West Bengal India India Copyright: xBxPxMaiti/DinodiaxPhotox

Valencia, 10/09/2008. Extranants participate in the celebration of the historical parade that recreates the parade that Alfonso the Magnanimous organized in 1428 in memory of King James I. Photo: Eduardo Manzana ARCHDC.

Mexico, Oaxaca, Dancers at the Lunes en el Cerro (Monday on the Hill) Guelaguetza performance (Editorial Usage Only)

Tarahumaras Indians with full body decoration and ceremonial drums for Easter celebrations, Norogachi, Sierra Madre, Mexico, North America

South Korea, General, Shamanism. Female Mudang Whose Role Is To Act As An Intermediary Between The Living And Spirit Worlds Attending Funeral.

Fancy dress competition boy wearing ganesh ganpati attire, India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Men of the ethnic group of the Bamileke with traditional masks, Dance of Death in honor of a deceased person, Badenkop, West Region, Cameroon, Africa

Thailand, Bangkok. Good luck blessings affixed to the bow of long-tail boats on the Chao Praya River.

A wedding procession: the groom riding on a horse accompanied by people playing music and carrying colorful pennants. Gouache painting on mica by an Indian artist.

Mexico City, Mexico - 05 November 2023: View of vibrant orange ruffles and feathered headdresses amid the Day of the Dead parade's lively procession.

Trinidad, Carnival, Carnival Dancer Wearing Brightly Coloured Extravagant Costume.

Venice Carnival Traditional Mask. Venice. Veneto. Italy. Europe

Native American headdress for the ceremonial Corn Dance, Santa Clara Pueblo, NM

Guatemala, Antiqua, In observance of Lent the Catholic celebrations leading to Holy Week images of Jesus and the Holy Virgin are carried from their churches through the city.

Japan, Honshu, Kyoto, Gion Festival. Children Dressed For Shinto Dances Pose For Photographer At The Yasaka Shrine.

prancing horse, Menorcan knights at the Feast of Grace, Mahón, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Celtic warrior, Celtic civilization, reenactment

It is on the peaceful and picturesque island of Cheng Chau in the heart of the Hong Kong archipelago that we find Louis To alias "Sugarman". An internationally renowned painter and sculptor, Louis made an astonishing reconversion ten years ago. He wanted to revive a six centuries old Chinese tradition that he had been exposed to during his childhood: handcrafted puffed candy. Thus, after several months of work and experimentation, Louis embarked on a new art form. Like a sculptor, using high quality sugar imported from Germany as his material, he creates small, bright and colourful figurines of fantastic chimeras. "Making sweets is not my job, I'm still an artist. They are like sculptures, you can keep them for at least ten years.». His small shop where he designs his impressive sweets under the astonished eyes of children and parents has become a major attraction on Cheng Chau Island. Nicknamed "Sugarman" by all, he now enjoys a more popular reputation of which he is proud. "As a c

high performance of large shadow call Nang Yai in Ratchaburi province Thailand

People performing in Cherry Blossom Festival, Japantown, San Francisco, California, USA

Kathputly, Puppets for sale at Pushkar fair, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Madrid, 12/09/2014. Figures from the Nativity scene at Puerta del Sol. Photo: Isabel Permuy. Archdc.

Spanish dancer, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Thailand, Chiang Mai, Hmong Hilltribe, Costume Detail

Tibetan Buddhist monks play musical instruments as they parade around Bodhanath Stupa in a religious festival

Acjachemen Nation Family (Mission Indians) grind acorns inside a furnished Tule reed hut, traditional housing of the Indians of Southern California, located in the Tongva village, Santa Fe Springs CA (MR)

Woman wearing colorful sari, walking on coloured paper at Elephant festival, Jaipur.

Celebration of Thailand Culture-Dinner Show Chiang Mai Thailand SE Asia

India. Musician Playing Drum During Religious Procession

Northwest African American Museum, South Seattle, Washington State (PR)

Vietnam, Hanoi, Kim Ngan Communal House

Portrait of men in procession during the Christian festival of Rameaux, Axoum Axum, Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Black Madonna of the pilgrimage church Mariastein, Woergl, Kitzbuehel Alps, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Geisterzug, ghost procession held on the Saturday before carnival to drive away the winter demons, Blankenheim, Eifel, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany

Bridegroom in traditional clothes, Yemen

Nicaragua, Granada. Family is serenaded by band at cemetery during Day of the Dead celebration (Dia de los Muertos).

Alte goldene Statue der Gottheit des indigenen Volkes der Muisca steht in der unterirdischen Salzkathedrale von Zipaquira, Kolumbien Majestic golden statue of Muisca, called Chibcha. Indigenous people in salt mine cathedral. Historic religious figure holding ceremonial staff in underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, Colombia. Copyright: xZoonar.com/www.artushfoto.eux 22742297

Turkish man and horseman ethnic clothes examples

Fiesta De Santa Fe, New Mexico. A Celebration Started In 1712 To Celebrate The Peaceful Retaking Of The City From The Pueblo People In 1692. The Royality

Members part of the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultural ceremony perform traditional dances on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, May 20, 2022. The ceremony included food, dances and music from different Asian cultures.

Mieu Ba Chua Xu temple. The temple of the goddess Xu. Chau Doc. Vietnam.

Egyptian scene

A cultural performance in the village of Kake, a Tlingit village located on Kupreanof Island where Frederick Sound meets Stephens Passage and Chatham Strait, Tongass National Forest, Alaska, USA.

Asia, , dervish and storks figures, rooftop decoration, Turkey, Yesil, Bursa, travel

A pilgrim holds a statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe outside the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City

Mexico, Oaxaca, Ocotolan de Morelos. A large clay sculpture of a decorated and painted woman is on proud display at the workshop of the famous clay artist Josefina Aguilar, one of four sisters in Ocotlan de Morelos just outside of Oaxaca City.

A group of tourists taking pictures of Sadhus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Guatemala, San Bartolome, In observance of Lent the Catholic celebrations leading to Holy Week images of Jesus and the Holy Virgin are carried from their churches through the city.

Canada Day celebrant, British Columbia, Canada

Greece, Athens, Ceremonial Changing Of The Guards Known As Evzones At The Parliament Building.

Dragut, Moros y cristianos, fiesta de La Patrona, Pollença, ,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

Model release, Sandon Johnson Northern Cheyenne, North American Indian Days, Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Browning, Montana, USA PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA

BRUGES, BELGIUM - MAY 17: Annual Procession of the Holy Blood on Ascension Day. Roman soldiers and tomb of Christ. Locals perform an historical reenactment and dramatizations of Biblical events. May 17, 2012 in Bruges (Brugge), Belgium

Sylhet, Bangladesh - 14 April 2025: View of a traditional swing ceremony showcasing vibrant red and white clothing against the backdrop of bamboo poles and a cloudy sky.

Azerbaijan, Near Baku, Atashgah Temple (Zoroastrian Temple), Cultural Performance, Dance

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