Cultural Mask Dances

Vibrant images of traditional mask dances from Bhutan and Indonesia, showcasing colorful costumes and lively performances at religious festivals, emphasizing cultural heritage.

Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Punakha Drubchen Festival, dancers in animal masks. (Editorial Use Only)

Bhutan, Wangdi, Mask dance celebrating Tshechu Festival at Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Jember Fashion Festival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

Paro. Bhutan. 03.22.05. Mask Dance at Paro Tsechu in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Tshechus are religious festivals of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Paro. Bhutan. 03.22.05. Mask Dance at Paro Tsechu in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Tshechus are religious festivals of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dances at Jakar Festival, Bumthang, Bhutan.

Dancer performing in the Paro Festival, Bhutan.

Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Punakha Drubchen Festival, dancers in animal masks. (Editorial Use Only)

Costumed dancers at religious festivity with many visitors, Paro Tshechu, Bhutan

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Chinese New Year, fesrtivities, people,

Dancer performing in the Paro Festival, Bhutan.

Thailand,Chiang Mai,Annual Chiang Mai Flower Festival,Female Participant

Ati warrior in costume, Ati-Atihan Festival, Kalibo, Philippines

Dancers performing black hat dance in traditional Paro Tsechu festival, Paro, Bhutan

Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Punakha Drubchen Festival. The Dance of the Black Hats (aka Shanag).

Inti Raymi children's parade, Man with mask Aya Uma

Dancers and spectators at the Tashichho Dzong monastery festival, Thimphu, Bhutan, Asia

Roika Waria sing-sing performer from Mount Hagen, with Victoria Ground Pigeon feathers in headdress, at Mount Hagen Show, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Oceania

Jember Fashion Festival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

Okinawan dancer in ethnic costume, view from behind outdoors, festival A68A colorful

Morenada Dancers Wearing Masks In The Procession Of The Carnaval De Oruro, Oruro, Bolivia

Africa, Benin, Cotonou. Close-up of dancer's feet during performance.

Two dancers wearing full dress regalia chat after competing in the 2 Spirit PowWow. As Pride weekend kicks off in Edmonton, the Indigenous Community recognizes the event with the 2 Spirit Powwow. The term Two-Spirit is a direct translation of the Ojibwe term, Niizh manidoowag. Two-Spirited or Two-Spirit is usually used to indicate a person whose body simultaneously houses a masculine spirit and a feminine spirit. A part of the celebration is the inclusiveness of all and welcoming everyone to celebrate by competing in a jig dance. All attendees are invited to participate for prizes. This is

Thailand, Loei Province, Dan Sai, Phi Ta Khon Or Spirit Festival. Group Of Spirits In Costume And Masks At Wat Phon Chai

Carnival Parade at night, Recife, Pernambuco State, Brazil

Dancers performing in the Guelaguetza in the arena of San Antonino Castillo Velasco near Oaxaca, Mexico.

Iloilo City, Philippines - 25 January 2026: View of dancers in vibrant costumes, their feathered skirts a kaleidoscope of color against a backdrop of regal portraits.

Asia, Bhutan, Gangtey Gonpa Tshechu. Dance of the Furies.

Dancers performing in the Guelaguetza in the arena of San Antonino Castillo Velasco near Oaxaca, Mexico.

Men dressed in elaborate costumes, loosely representing North African tribes, the Moors, smoke cigars while marching in a parade during the Festival of Moors and Christians, (La Fi

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of a vibrant dancer in an elaborate mask and costume leaps amidst a sea of onlookers at Thimphu Dromchoe festival.

Morenada Dancer Wearing An Elaborate Mask And Costume In The Procession Of The Carnaval De Oruro, Oruro, Bolivia

Colourfully dressed and face painted local tribes celebrating the traditional Sing Sing in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Dancers at traditional Mexican street wedding celebration (Calenda)

Mask dancers, Hemis Festival, Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia

performers, Aztec Theater, Folkloric Show, Golden Zone, Mazatlan, Sinaloa State, Mexico (MR)

Dances at Jakar Festival, Bumthang, Bhutan.

Dance of the Little Bull, "Torito dance" 17th century syncretic dance with traditional costumes, Santo Tomás Chichicastenango, Republic of Guatemala, Central America

LEH, INDIA - SEPTEMBER 08, 2012: Dancers in traditional Ladakhi Tibetan costumes perform warlike dance at the Annual Festival of Ladakh Heritage in Leh, India. September 08, 2012

Thailand: During the annual Vegetarian Festival in Phuket Town, which features various forms of often gruesome self-punishment, a so-called Mah Song or spirit medium sports a short steel rod through her cheek. The Vegetarian Festival is a religious festival annually held on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand. It attracts crowds of spectators because of many of the unusual religious rituals that are performed.

participants in traditional , street dance performance at Panagbenga Festival or Baguio Flower Festival, Philippines.

India, Himachal Pradesh, Spiti, Pin Valley, Gulling. A monk in brocade silk robes dances during a festival at Kungri Gompa, or Monastery.

Paro. Bhutan. 03.22.05. Mask Dance at Paro Tsechu in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Tshechus are religious festivals of the Drukpa Lineage of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Italy, Sicily, San Fratello. Detail of costume of the Gudei or the Jews who in their grotesque costume go around the village to interrupt the processions on Good Friday.

Chinese New Year Celebration, Vancouver, Canada

A pow-wow dancer doing a traditional dance in the arena during the festival.

Asia, Myanmar, A family take part in a ceremony at Shwedagon Pagoda.

Mask dancers, Hemis Festival, Hemis Monastery, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia

Cebu City, Philippines - 18 January 2026: View of a vibrant Sinulog festival queen amidst a sea of colorful dancers, radiating joy and cultural pride.

Charm dance performed by monks at Ladakh Jo Khang Temple, Leh, Ladakh, Kashmir, India, Asia

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of a vibrant dancer leaping with ornate mask and flowing robes before a captivated crowd at the Thimphu Dromchoe festival.

The long final parade is an ode to creativity

Protector deities tames demons & negativity at the Monlam Chenpo, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (Tibet), Sichuan, China

Kavadi dancers at the Hindu Sri Kamadchi-Ampal Temple Festival, Hamm, Ruhr district, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Mexico City, Mexico - 04 November 2023: View of elaborate bird-like costumes parade down the street, a vibrant spectacle of color and movement against the backdrop of the city's golden sunlight.

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of vibrant dancers in traditional masks and costumes swirl in a blur of color during the Thimphu Dromchoe festival.

Jember Fashion Festival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

Procession and ceremony for young boys about to become novice monks by the Shan people of Burma at Wat Khun Thwong Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Cebu City, Philippines - 18 January 2026: View of Sinulog Festival's vibrant dancers in traditional costumes, a kaleidoscope of colors and rhythmic movements filling the streets.

Artists performing Bengal folk dance Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

Korea,Seoul,Deoksugung Palace,Changing of the Guard Ceremony

Asia, Bhutan, Gangtey Gonpa. Dance of the Furies.

Indonesia, Bali. Barong dance characters Temple Festival. Barong is a character in the mythology of Bali. The Barong is the opponent of Rangda the witch, who rules over the spirits of darkness. (Editorial Use Only)

Elaborate costume at the Jember Fashion Festival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

Water Margin characters, Yingge Dance, native dance dating from the Yuan Dynasty, performed at parade in Puning City, Guangdong Province, China

Masked dancers tame demons & negativity at the Monlam Chenpo, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (Tibet), Sichuan, China

Peruvian dance Authentic peruvian dance Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 11104202

Meskel ceremony in Lalibela, Ethiopia

Narrensprung, traditional carnival, Rottweiler Fasnet, Rottweil, Black Forest, Baden Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of a dancer in vibrant attire and a striking green mask amidst a sea of red-robed monks.

Bali dancer, Barong Kecak dance, costume, disguise

Musicians and dangers performing at the Paro Festival.

Cham dancer wearing a red mask, Tibetan mask dance, Tibetan festival of a monastery, Sani, near Padum, Zanskar, Ladakh, Indian Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, northern India, India, Asia

Caribana festival, Toronto, Canada

Kandy, Sri Lanka, Perahera Festival parade with elephants, performers and spectators

Iloilo City, Philippines - 25 January 2026: View of vibrant Dinagyang festival costumes with feathers and intricate masks, showcasing a rich cultural display.

Costumed dancers at religious festivity with many visitors, Paro Tshechu, Bhutan

Monks performing traditional Black Hat dance at the Wangdue Phodrang Tsechu, Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, Wangdue Phodrang Wangdi, Bhutan, Asia

Kavadi dancer in Athachamayam celebration in Thripunithura during Onam near Ernakulam, Kerala, South India, India, Asia

Jember Fashion Festival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

King Momo in Carnival ; Panaji ; Goa ; India

Detroit, Michigan, The Ballet Folklorico Moyocoyani Izel performs during the Day of the Dead celebration at Valade Park on the Detroit Riverfront

Camel Procession , Ceremonial procession , Desert Festival 2004 , Jaisalmer , Rajasthan , India Copyright: xUmeshxGogna/DinodiaxPhotox

Cebu City, Philippines - 18 January 2026: View of a vibrant Sinulog festival performer, adorned in fiery orange and white feathers, dances with a captivating white mask.

A ceremonial lion dancer accepts gifts of money from people hoping to receive good luck in return

Portugal, Tomar, Preparing for the Festival of the Trays

Bolivia, La Paz, Fiesta del Gran Poder,

Jember Fashion Festival and Carnival, East Java, Indonesia, Asia

Peruvian dance. Authentic peruvian dance

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (August 3, 2022) - A Banwa Dance & Arts and Batang Palaweno Dance Troupe performer dances during the Pacific Partnership 2022 Philippine Opening Ceremony at Mendoza Park. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Peruvian dance Authentic peruvian dance in Titicaca region Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 16514486

Peruvian dance Authentic peruvian dance Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 11150269

Religious ritual of an indigenous people in a park in Coyoacan, Mexico City

Masked dancer at religious festival with many visitors, Paro Tsechu, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Mask dance performance at Tshechu Festival, Thimphu Dzong, Bhutan

Guizhou Province, China. Portrait of two Yao women wearing ceremonial costumes worn on festival days. (Editorial Use Only)

Masked dancer at the Tangbi Mani Tsechu (festival), Bumthang, Bhutan

Chinese New Year, is celebrated with great events and shows

China,Hong Kong,Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair,Detail of Chinese Puppets

Costumed man in a red mask and traditional costumed dances for children, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Mask of the Brochenzell Narrenzunft fool's guild, Swabian-Alemannic carnival, carnival procession, Ravensburg, Upper Swabia, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe

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