Traditional Asian Dance Festivals

Vibrant performances by dancers in colorful costumes, depicting traditional music and cultural celebrations from regions in Bhutan and China.

Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Punakha Drubchen Festival, masked dancers. (Editorial Use Only)

Langde Miao people's traditional dance and music performance in the village, Kaili, Guizhou, China

Asia, Bhutan, Haa Tshechu. The Dance of the 16 Drum Beaters from Dramitse.

Monk musicians in ceremonial costume playing Bhutanese cymbals and drums at Paro Tsechu (annual monastery festival), Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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

Hopi Pueblo Indian Turkey Dance, Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, New Mexico

The festivities of Corpus Christi, the most important religious festival in Peru, held in Cuzco, Peru, South America

Bhutan, Punakha Dzong. Punakha Drubchen Festival, masked dancers. (Editorial Use Only)

Ecuador, Corpus Christi, Winter solstice festival.

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

Tinkus Huajchas Dancers In The Procession Of The Carnaval De Oruro, Oruro, Bolivia

Caporales Dancers In The Procession Of The Carnaval De Oruro, Oruro, Bolivia

Torch Festival, gathering of minority groups, Yunnan, China, Asia

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

sheynam villagers performing folk dance at the ladakh festival, ladakh, leh, Jammu and Kashmir, india Copyright: xHxPoladia/DinodiaxPhotox

Rajasthani males performing folk dance dandiya raas in Desert festival, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India No MR Copyright: xSunilxKapadia/DinodiaxPhotox

Peruvian men in with traditional headwear on celebration, Chinchero, Peru, South America

Colorful dancers perform a dance during the Guelaguetza celebrations in the arena of San Antonino Castillo Velasco near Oaxaca, Mexico.

Traditional costume parade in Pisac, Peru, South America

Cebu City, Philippines - 18 January 2026: View of Sinulog dancers in vibrant orange and gold costumes, their elaborate headdresses swaying in a lively street performance.

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

Ecuador, Pinchincha Province, Quito. Procession during Holy Week (Semana Santa) on the Tuesday before Easter called Entrada de los Jocheros

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

Hemis festival celebration at Hemis Gompa, Hemis, Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India Copyright: xJatinxAcharya/DinodiaxPhotox

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of vibrant dancers in traditional masks and costumes whirl against a backdrop of onlookers at the Thimphu Dromchoe festival.

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

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of vibrant dancers in traditional costumes, a captivating spectacle during the Thimphu Dromchoe festival, showcasing rich cultural heritage.

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

Folk group Edmonton (Alberta), Ukrainian dancers Viter from Canada during the 48th International Folklore Festival in Zagreb

Ecuador, Corpus Christi, Winter solstice festival.

Masked dancers of the Royal Troupe perform Skeleton Dance, Paro, Bhutan

Masked dancers at the Tsechu (festival), Thimphu, Bhutan

Dancer performing in the Paro Festival, Bhutan.

Mexico City, Mexico - 04 November 2023: View of vibrant Day of the Dead parade, where colorfully dressed performers dance against the backdrop of modern architecture.

Dancer at annual Festival of El Senor de las Soledad, Huaraz, Peru. (Editorial Usage Only)

Dancers in traditional dress, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, South America

Llamerada Dancers In The Procession Of The Carnaval De Oruro, Oruro, Bolivia

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of a vibrant dancer in the foreground, performing against the backdrop of Tashichho Dzong, amidst a sea of onlookers seated on the ground.

Masked dancing at Trashi Chhoe Dzong, a monastery now also housing the secretariat, the throne room and offices of the King.

Kandy dancers dressed in Kandyan costumes, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Nepal, Mustang, traditional thangka festival

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of vibrant dancers in traditional attire, their colourful robes contrasting against the stark white walls of the Thimphu Dromchoe festival ground.

Monk dancing during a celebration, Lo Manthang, Nepal.

CHINA, BEIJING, CHINESE ETHNIC CULTURE PARK, TIBETAN DANCES

Asia, China, Guizhou Province, Guyang Area, Gulong Village, Lusheng Festival, Miao minority, Musician

Hemis festival celebration at Hemis Gompa, Hemis, Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India Copyright: xJatinxAcharya/DinodiaxPhotox

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Baoshan Region. Lisu women in traditional dress, Tengchong festival (Editorial Usage Only)

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

Parade dressed in Qing Dynasty royal clothing, Taierzhuang Ancient Town, Shandong Province, China

Myanmar, Burma, Kengtung. A group of Akha women wearing traditional costumes and playing cymbals during an Akha festival.

Dancers in costume, Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo, Philippines

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

Pindaya Cave Festival, Pindaya, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma)

Ladakh, India, September 4, 2018: Group of women in traditional costumes dancing and singing on festival in Ladakh. Illustrative editorial, Asia

Ladakh, India, August 29, 2018: Performers in traditional costumes dancing in Ladakh, India. Illustrative editorial, Asia

Dancers performing in the Paro Festival, Bhutan.

Tsechu Festival Thimphu Bhutan

Batak tribespeople in traditional dress performing local dance, Huta Bolon, Simanindo, Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Peruvian dance Authentic peruvian dance Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 11100755

Pakistan, Bumburet valley, Chilan Loshi festivn

Folk dancers performing traditional dance, Janitzio Island, Morelia, Michoacan State, Mexico

Masked dancer at the Tsechu (festival), Thimphu, Bhutan

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China, Beijing, Ethnic Minorities Park. Tibetan style temple and cultural dancers

International masquerade festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria Pernik, Bulgaria - January 27, 2024: The 30th International masquerade festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria. People with mask called Kukeri dance and perform to scare the evil spirits. Copyright: xZoonar.com/GeorgixDimitrovx 21252766

Mexico, Jalisco, Barra de Navidad. Mexican Puppets

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of vibrant dancers in traditional masks and colorful robes perform at Tashichho Dzong, a spectacle of cultural richness against a backdrop of eager onlookers.

Folk group Edmonton (Alberta), Ukrainian dancers Viter from Canada during the 48th International Folklore Festival in Zagreb

Traditional Sri Lankan dancers in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Jambay festival, Bhutan

Mongolia, Ulan Bator. Lamas performing morning prayer at Ganden Monastery.

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Kazanlak, Kazanlak Rose Festival, town produces 60 percent of the world's rose oil, Rose Parade, men in traditional rose costumes

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

Dancers perform outside cathedral in annual festival of El Senor de las Soledad, Huaraz, Peru. (Editorial Usage Only)

Bhutan, Thimphu Dzong, Dancers in traditional Buddhist costume for the Tsecchu, or Masked Dance.

Cambodia, Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Shaman dancing in a trance at ceremony

Women in procession during the Paro Festival, Paro, Bhutan

Cham dance (mask dance), Leh, Ladakh, India, Asia

Aboriginal dancers sing as they enter a performance at Formosan Aboriginal Village, Taiwan, October 21, 2010.

Female Khampas wear gold hair pieces & gau boxes, zee stones & coral at the Litang Horse Festival - Sichuan Province, China

Ceremonial changing of the guard, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Hemis festival celebration at Hemis Gompa, Hemis, Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India Copyright: xJatinxAcharya/DinodiaxPhotox

Miss Songkran Beauty Pageant Songkran Water Festival New Year Celebration Chiang Mai Thailand SE Asia

Folk Dance, India Copyright: xPradipxBarrai/DinodiaxPhotox

Thimphu, Bhutan - 28 September 2025: View of vibrant dancers in ornate costumes and elaborate masks performing at Tashichho Dzong, a fortress with white walls.

New Year celebration at Shuri castle in Okinawa, Japan Okinawa, Japan - January 02, 2015: Dressed-up people performing a show at the traditional New Year celebration at Shuri-jo castle Copyright: xZoonar.com/OliverxFoerstnerx 13461813

Religious dancers performing at the Paro festival, Bhutan.

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

Nepal, Mustang, traditional festival

Japan, Tokyo, Jidai Matsuri, festival,

Asia, Bhutan, Haa Tshechu. Black Hat Dance.

Jakar, Bhutan - 24 September 2025: View of vibrant ceremonial masks and a monk's serene presence, creating a captivating contrast of tradition and spirituality.

Nyingma monks play kangling horns at the Monlam Chenmo, Katok Dorjeden Monastery - Kham, (Tibet), Sichuan Province, China

Musicians performing at the Paro festival, Bhutan.

Vintage Photograph. Traditional moroccan music and dance celebration in vibrant attire.

Cebu City, Philippines - 18 January 2026: View of a vibrant Sinulog parade with dancers in pristine white dresses, accented by colorful flowers and elaborate headdresses, moving rhythmically.

Peruvian dance Authentic peruvian dance Copyright: xZoonar.com/GalynaxAndrushkox 11114574

Monks dance with ribbons representing deity powers at the Monlam Chenmo, Katok Monastery - Kham, (Tibet), Sichuan, China

Traditional dancers in the opening parade of the Ladakh Festival. The Ladakh Festival is held every year in the first two weeks of September and celeb...

Girls in traditional jewellery and rajasthani costume standing in front of decorated camel in Pushkar fair Rajasthan Copyright: xMohammedxSharif/DinodiaxPhotox

Monks dance with ribbons representing deity powers at the Monlam Chenmo, Katok Monastery - Kham, (Tibet), Sichuan, China

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