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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)
Masked Dogon dancers perform a traditional ceremony, in the village of Nombori, Mali, Africa (MR)
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Abakh Khoja (Apaq Xoja, or more properly Āfāq Khwāja ( - 1693/94) was a religious and political leader in Kashgaria (in modern-day southern Xinjiang). He was also known as Khwāja Hidāyat Allāh (Hidayetullah Khoja). He was a great-grandson of the famous Naqshbandi Sufi teacher, Ahmad Kasani (1461-1542) and was revered as a Sufi teacher in his own right. Abakh Khoja seized power from the Chagatay dynasty of Yarkand by inviting Dzungar invaders through the secret diplomacy of the Dalai Lama. Abakh Khoja was a powerful ruler, controlling East Turkistan including Khotan, Yarkand, Korla, Kucha and Aksu as well as Kashgar. Abakh Khoja's mausoleum is considered the holiest Muslim site in Xinjiang. It is located in Haohan Village, a northeastern suburb some 5 km from the city centre of Kashgar. First built c.1640, initially as Muhammad Yusuf tomb, the beautiful tiled mausoleum contains the tombs of five generations of the Afāqi family, providing resting places for its 72 members, both men and
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Africa, Algeria, Sahara, Saoura area, Beni Abbes village. The Prophet Mohammed's Birthday Celebrations
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MEXICAN GIRL throws flowers during EASTER PROCESSION commencing at TEMPLO DEL ORATORIO - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO
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Monk, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Masong ritualized mutilation with piercings of metal rods during the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket; Phuket, Thailand
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Khampa examines traditional knives at the Cham dances, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (eastern, Tibet), Sichuan, China
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Traditional wedding, Coorg, Karnataka, India, Asia
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Kathakali dancer looking in the mirror and putting green colour paint on his face.
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Spring Festival, Religious ceremonial procession of floats at night
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Japan, Kumano Hongu Taisha, annual festival, people
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Afghanistan, People, Nomadic Kirghiz Men And Women Building Frame For Traditional Ger.
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Hawaii, Big Island, Hula dancers give offerings to Pele the Goddess of Fire
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Italy, Sicily, Messina Province, Montalbano Elicona. April 14, 2019. Reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, in the medieval hill town of Montalbano Elicona. (Editorial Use Only)
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India, Utter Pradesh, Vrindaven, 'Dirwali Festival, Crowds Of Worshippers Holding Lighted Candles In Dark Temple Interior. '
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Mediterranean Europe, Malta. Re enactment of one of the magi in the bible who present gifts to baby Jesus
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Explosion of the Judases, Easter Week. A ritual originated in the Middle Ages in Europe. Effigies of figures considered 'evil' against the society. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
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Guard at the Mausoleum of San Martin, Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America, Patagonia
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Bavaria, church festival, Corpus Christi procession
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The Matachines Dances Preformed By Both Pueblo Indians And Hispanos Of New Mexico.
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Journey of Little Amal. A 3.5 metre-tall puppet representing Amal, a young Syrian refugee, is seen at its arrival in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Vatican.
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Japan, Honshu, Kyoto, Gion Festival Float Being Pulled Along The Street
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MOROCCO, NEAR MARRAKECH, ATLAS MOUNTAINS, OURIKA VALLEY, TRADITIONAL BERBER MUSIC, DRUMS
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Vatican, Vatican. 01st Apr, 2022. Italy, Rome, Vatican, 2022/04/01 Indigenous artists from across Canada walk in St. Peter's Square. Pope Francis on the day apologised to representatives of Canadian Indigenous peoples for the suffering they endured in Catholic residential schools in the North American country Photograph by Alessia Giuliani /Catholic Press Photo . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. Credit: Independent Photo Agency/Alamy Live News
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Jesus manifestation, Stockholm, Sweden, 2008
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GRABADO-PROCESION DE PESCADORES. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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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.
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Asia, Mongolia, outside Ulaan Baatar. Ovoo religion monument with rocks and ribbons
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Iemanja (Yemaya) African Uruguayan celebrations of goddess of water, Montevideo, Uruguay
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Dance of the Eagles and Sant Joan Pelos, Corpus Christi procession, Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe
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South Korea, Religion, Confucian, Confucian Believers In Traditional White Robes And Kat Horsehair Hats.
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Italy, Umbria, Terni District, Otricoli. Historical reenactment of the ancient Roman Colony in Ocriculum.
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Quang Khanh Pagoda. Buddhist believers praying the Buddha with incense sticks. Can Tho. Vietnam.
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Asia, Mongolia, Ulan Bator. Prayers at Gandentegchilen Monastery, the centre of Buddhism
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Seville, 01/05/2024. Parade of the Three Wise Men. Photo: Manuel Gómez. Archsev.
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Holy Week, Antigua, Guatemala.
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Peru, Ayacucho. Holy Week. Porters of 'Cristo de la Parra', (Christ of the bunch)
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Bolivia, Potosi, Fiesta De San Bartolome (Chu'Tillos)
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Thailand, Chiang Mai, Spirit Mediums Or Trance Dancers
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Inperiod costume at Fort Gibraltor. St. Boniface. Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
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Attendees of the 13th African Air Chiefs Symposium gather for a cultural night at the City of Culture, Tunis, Tunisia, Feb. 29, 2024. The AACS is sponsored by the Tunisian Air Force with U.S. Air Forces Africa to discuss common interests across the continent to foster cooperation among African Air Chiefs. This event consisted of a fashion show demonstrating women wearing traditional keswa and djebba that are worn during weddings and religious events. Air Force
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Kumbh Mela 2025: The Sacred Goes Viral. The Naga Sadhus: Guardians of the Kumbh Mela. At the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Naga Sadhus stand as powerful symbols of asceticism and strength. With their distinctive appearance, clad in nothing but ash, with dreadlocked hair and intense spiritual focus, they greet pilgrims with both grace and authority. As the faithful approach, offering their donations, the Naga Sadhus accept them not for material gain but as a reminder of the sacred cycle of giving. These ascetics, who have renounced all worldly attachments, embody the spirit of selflessness and spiritual devotion, welcoming the pilgrims in their journey to purification and enlightenment.
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San Lazaro Catholic Church in El Rincon, Cuba
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procesion marinera de la virgen del Carmen, Portinatx, Ibiza, balearic islands, Spain.
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Circle, AK, September 25, 2013 The Athabaskan Tribe's children prepare for a dance called a potlatch, which is a traditional community celebration for the Native Alaskans who demonstrate their long heritage. After severe floods devastated the community, FEMA works closely with the Athabaskan Tribes to ensure that the recovery mission is successful and shares in the potlatch ceremony. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alaska Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Woman wearing a colourful gypsy dress, Pentecost pilgrimage of El Rocio, Huelva province, Andalusia, Spain, Europe