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Masked Dancers in Cultural Festivals

Vibrant masked dancers in traditional attire from Bhutan, Mali, the Philippines, and Thailand, showcasing colorful costumes and festive atmospheres.

Masked Dogon dancers perform a traditional ceremony, in the village of Nombori, Mali, Africa (MR)

Traditional Ger dancers at The Maharana's City Palace for annual Hindu Holi Fire Festival by The Zenana Mahal, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Girl dances traditional Kecak Dance ceremony at the Uluwatu Temple

Men human pyramid breaking Dahi Handi, Janmashtami festival, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia India Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox -

Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature. Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature, this is the battle between the giant and Hanuman. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/SunanxWongsa-ngax 21993199 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Woman dress as Hindu Goddess Kali, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Khampas, the warrior horseman of old Tibet, compete at the Litang Horse Festival - Kham, Sichuan Province, China, (Tibet)

Vietnam, Central. Woman in Marble Mt.

Small girls with hijab in a big mosque

Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature, Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature, this is the battle between the ravana and Hanuman. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/SunanxWongsa-ngax 21993159 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Group of Quechuas perform a ceremony, Chivay, Peru.

payeses protegiendo las tinajas, fiestas de la Beata, vinculadas con la beatificación de Sor Caterina Tomàs. Santa Margalida. Mallorca. Islas Baleares. España.

DESFILE DE BARBAROS - FOTO AÑOS 60. Location: MOROS Y CRISTIANOS. Alcoy. Alicante. SPANIEN.

India, Tamil Nadu State, Coimbatore, Mariamman Festival, Girl covered in sandalwood paste

Nepal, Kathmandu, Chabahil. The great Stupa of Boudinath.

Trinidad, Port Of Spain, Carnival, Parade Of Bands, Mud Men

Bhutan, Paro Valley, Heyphu, Two Girls Framed By Doorway Of Monastery.

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

Thailand, Chiang Mai, Shan Poi San Long. Crystal Children Ceremony With Antelope And Man In Shan Costume

A cleansing ceremony, or melasti. Bali, Indonesia.

Madrid, 12/09/2014. Neapolitan nativity scene installed in the Madrid town hall. Photo: Ernesto Agudo. ARCHDC.

Malay female dancer wearing traditional dress at celebrations of Kuala Lumpur City Day Commemoration, Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeas...

Men performing traditional gair dance, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

child dressed up as hanuman peeking out of curtains

People doing the religious pilgrimage of El Rocío.

Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature, this is the battle between the giant and Hanuman. Khon, Is a classical Thai dance in a mask. In Ramayana literature, this is the battle between the giant and Hanuman. ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com/SunanxWongsa-ngax 21993146 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Istanbul, Turkey Small dolls with wedding dresses for sale in the bazaar

Pentecostes Festival held annually in May, Ollantaytambo, Peru. (Editorial Usage Only)

Traditional Dogon dances being performed in a Dogon village at the Bandiagara Escarpment in the Dogon country in Mali, West Africa.

Young priest performing ganga pooja at ghat on banks of holy Ganga river, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xVivekxManek/DinodiaxPhotox

Jakar, Bhutan - 24 September 2025: View of a vibrant dancer twirling in a traditional costume inside the Dzong, where light and shadows create a dramatic contrast on the stone courtyard.

Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kemmpthorne and aides to American Samoa, U.S. Territory

Japan, Tokyo, Narita Festival

Koledari procession in Wroclaw, Poland, Europe

Thailand, , North, Group Of Children In Traditional Dance Costume.

Kecak dance, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ramleela, Dussera Dusera Festival, bombay mumbai, maharashtra, india Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotox

Ouro Preto Processions

Bobo masks during festivities, Sikasso, Mali, Africa

View of a man in traditional dress gazes upwards amidst a sea of vibrant red prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, Kikila Pass, Bumthang, Bhutan.

Gloucester altar , Religious processions, Altars, Priests, St. Peter's Fiesta. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

Encuentro de gigantes.Llucmajor. Comarca de Es Migjorn. Mallorca. Baleares.España.

Idol of Goddess Durga Durga Pooja dassera Vijayadasami Festival Calcutta Kolkata West Bengal India Copyright: xRavixShekhar/DinodiaxPhotox

A Sikh wedding procession takes place in Espanola, NM.

Tibet, People, Village Orchestra And Dancers In Traditional Dress.

India, Goa, Margao, Easter procession. Men carrying statue of Christ at calvary through street.

warrior statue in Hainan Chinese Temple, Koh Samui, Thailand

Africa, Gabon, Estuaire Region, Libreville Capital, La Sablií¨Re, Bwiti Ceremonies, The Mboma Na Ditsuala Spirit ('Python With Feathers') Shows Rarely To Humans, Here The Body Is Only A Support To The Spirit Showing Up During The Ceremony

England, East Sussex, Brighton, Hare Krishna Taking Part In A Parade On Brighton Seafront

Masked ceremonial Dogon dancer near Sangha, Bandiagara escarpment, Dogon area, Mali, West Africa, Africa

SPAIN - Las Alpujarras (district) - ANDALUSIA - GRANADA. Laroles, "moros y cristianos" / moresque and christian "battles" / festivity (Las Alpujarras region)

England, East Sussex, Eastbourne, Pagans Celebrating The Lammas Day Festival In August.

Saudi Arabia, Tabuk Province, Tayma. Historical reenactors at the ancient oasis town. (Editorial Use Only)

Lantern in the procession of the Ecce homo in Villajoyosa

Dogon men in costume stilt dance during the Dama celebration in Youdiou, Mali

Croatia, Kvarner, Rijeka, 'Mask Carnival Venetian Style Mask. The Rijeka Carnival Held On The Sunday Before Ash Wednesday Rivals The Great Mask Carnival Of Venice, With Troops In Their Thousands Coming From All Over The World To Participate '

South Korea, Religion, Buddhism, Homage Being Paid At The Shrine Containing The Memorial Tablets Of Koreas Yi Dynasty

India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Deep Diwali Festival. People Lighting Oil Lamps On The Steps Leading Down To The River Ganges

Traditional hats in Crimea, Crimea, Ukraine

Traditional 'Cignil' or cymbals played by Nepalese monks, Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang, Nepal

Giant puppets parade of The Giant Match Association at the Tempo festival of Saint-Leu,Reunion island,overseas departement of France,Indian Ocean

School children sitting in front of the Seokguram Grotto in Gyeongju South Korea

Kumbh Mela 2025: The Sacred Goes Viral. Pilgrims Taking Photos During the Rudrabhishek Ritual. Swamy Gnana Prasanna Giri and Pilgrims Capturing Moments During the Rudrabhishek Ritual. During the sacred Rudrabhishek ritual, which involves the worship of Lord Shiva through chanting and offerings, pilgrims participate not only in the spiritual experience but also in documenting it. The image captures pilgrims holding their smartphones to take selfies and photos, blending the ancient tradition with modern technology. Swamy Gnana Prasanna Giri, affectionately known as 'Guruvu garu' by his followers, is also present, leading the ceremony. The colorful lighting and the energy of the devotees contrast with the deep reverence of the ritual, highlighting how technology has become an integral part of documenting spiritual experiences.

Mysterious masks and elaborate costumes at the enchanting Venice carnival night celebration

Masked dancers, The Kulamba Traditional Ceremony of the Chewa people from Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi, held annually on the last Saturday in August to pay homage to their Chief Kalonga Gaia Uni, held near Katete, Eastern Province, Zambia, Africa Copyright: IanxMurphy 1383-90 Editorial Use Only

Ganesh Festival Drums Traditional percussion instruments called drums used in a Ganesh festival procession like it has been for many years. Copyright: xZoonar.com/NikhilxGangavanex 10319401

Yanomami Shaman.

A Tlingit tribe elder wearing a traditional blanket 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.

England, East Sussex, Brighton, Hare Krishna Taking Part In A Parade On Brighton Seafront With A Colourful Painted Carriage

Two Nepalese monks playing the 'Geling' (short trumpet) on rooftop of the Chhode Gompa during 'Duk chu' festival, Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang, Nepal

Bethlehem the Syrian Orthodox Christmas Procession

Whirling Dervishes.

Thai puppeteer Tell the story of hanuman, thailand

Pentecostes Festival held annually in May, Ollantaytambo, Peru. (Editorial Usage Only)

Indonesia, Bali. Child with Barong mask before performance in Bali, Indonesia. (Editorial Use Only)

Morocco, Fes. Two whirling Dervishes perform during a concert at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music. Members of the Al Kindi Ensemble perform the music.

BALI APRIL 2024 - Kecak Dance , Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia

Young monks on balcony, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma)

the temple Pura Ulun Danau Bratan

Native American Indian

Ethiopia: Lalibela, Blue Nile River Basin, Meskel religious holiday's demerar ceremony around building a bonfire for the next morning, formal robes and umbrellas of priests, seen from rear (Editorial Usage Only)

A Holy Week procession, thick with incense, in the streets of Antigua, Sacatepequez, Guatemala. (Editorial Use Only)

Ecuador, Corpus Christi, Winter solstice festival.

Xinjiang, China - 12 December 2025: View of musicians in red and gold attire performing with traditional instruments under ornate columns and arches.

West Indies, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Union Island, Woman With Holy Water Amongst The Baptist Congregation In Clifton At Easter Morning Harbourside Service For Those Lost At Sea

Yakan bride with traditional skin decoration

Indian festival

Reenacting an historical Roman event, with Caesar and Cleopatra on the stage, Ephesus, Turkey

Devotee impersonating the Hindu god Hanuman, Diwali festival at the Sarcelles ISKCON temple, Sarcelles, Val d'Oise, France, Europe

A man stands outside of a chuch in Guatemala.

A Mayan ball player poses for a portrait in Chapab village in Yucatan state in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula

Traditional Dancers, South Korea

baile de las Aguilas y de Sant Joan Pelos, baile medieval originario de cataluña y el pais valenciano, procesion del Corpus, Pollença. Mallorca. Islas Baleares. Spain.

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

San Xavier del Bac Mission near Tucson.

demons,Beneïdes de Sant Antoni, Muro, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Maasai herder at dawn, Kenya

Mayan Dancer 2

Traditional Romanian Craftsmanship: Expert Artisan Creating Authentic Opincă Footwear at a Cultural Fair.Bucharest. Old Village Museum.. Romania.

BALI APRIL 2024 - Kecak Dance , Uluwatu Temple, Bali, Indonesia

Orned cross Biebrza Valley Biebrza National park Poland

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