862-03889809

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. A Ma-Thong (spirit medium) with cheeks pierced with a sword during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The devotees are believed to possess supernatural powers and perform acts of self-torture to bring the local Chinese community good luck.

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862-03889812

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. A Ma-Thong (spirit medium) with cheeks pierced with a metal skewer, as an act of religion devotion, during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

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862-03889814

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. A Ma-Thong (spirit medium) with cheeks pierced with parasols during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

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862-03889813

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. The arm of a Ma-Thong (spirit medium) pierced by hundreds of metal skewers - during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The festival (known as Jia Chain in local Hokkien Chinese dialect) begins on the first evening of the ninth lunar month (usually in October) and lasts for nine days.

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862-03889811

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. Crowds watch on as a Ma-Thong (religious devotee) has his cheeks pierced with a metal skewer during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The Ma-Thong are spirit mediums believed to possess supernatural powers and perform acts of self-torture to shift evil spirits from the community onto themselves.

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862-03889810

Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. Dragon dancers and fireworks during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The 9 day religious festival celebrates spiritual and body cleansing for the local Chinese community.

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700-08385852

People praying at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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400-03908718

Tropical dancers with orchids in their hair prepare to perform a traditional dance

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People carrying an elaborate parade float at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385901

People carrying a raised, white bull character in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385900

People carrying a raised, white bull character in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385898

People being carried in raised chairs in pararde at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385897

Boy being carried in a raised chair by people in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385896

Woman being carried in a raised chair by people in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385895

People in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385859

Procession at a temple festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385858

Procession at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385841

People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385840

People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385899

People carrying a raised, white bull character in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385894

People carrying a raised, white bull character in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385892

People carrying sacred Barongs in a parade at a temple festival in Petulu Village, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385891

People carrying Sacred Barongs in a parade at a temple festival in Petulu village, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385890

People carrying Sacred Barongs in a parade at a temple festival in Petulu Village, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385860

Procession at a temple festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385857

Procession at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385856

Procession at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385843

Women carrying religious offerings on their heads at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385842

Women carrying religious offerings on their heads at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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862-03889856

Thailand, Sukhothai, Sukhothai. Woman carrying a ceremonial krathong during the festival of Loi Krathong at the Sukhothai Historical Park. The festival held in November features cultural performances, parades and the floating of lotus shaped boats (krathong).

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862-03889841

Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai. Parade through the streets of Phimai during the annual Phimai festival. The festival in November celebrates the town's culture and history with dances, boat races and a sound and light show.

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862-08719719

South East Asia, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Wat Phan Tao temple, monks celebrating Loi Kratong festival

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700-00554759

Parade of Young Men Down The Street, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00554756

Procession of Young Women Down The Street, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00554755

Procession of Young Women Down The Street, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00554754

Parade Through Street, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00555307

Religious Procession, Marinduque, Philippines

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700-08385889

Sacred Barongs in a parade at a temple festival in Petulu Village, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385884

An effigy of Rangda the Witch at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385883

An effigy of Rangda the Witch at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385879

Baris dancers at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385839

People praying, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385838

People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385837

People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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862-08719716

South East Asia, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Wat Phan Tao temple, monks celebrating Loi Kratong festival

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862-08719714

South East Asia, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Wat Phan Tao temple, monks celebrating Loi Kratong festival

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700-09134719

A Balinese priest preparing for the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134717

Procession of rows of Balinese women carrying offerings over their heads in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385893

Silver, mythical character in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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862-03889853

Thailand, Sukhothai, Sukhothai. Sound and Light Show at Wat Mahathat in the Sukhothai Historical Park. The show is part of the Loy Krathong festival held in November, featuring cultural performances, parades and the floating of lotus shaped boats (krathong).

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400-03908544

Close-up of a band member holding a trumpet.

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700-00153580

Balinease Women in Procession During Galunggan, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00153579

Balinease Women in Procession During Galunggan, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00153578

Balinease Woman in Procession During Galunggan, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00153577

Balinease Woman in Procession During Galunggan, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00153576

Balinease Women in Procession During Galunggan, Bali, Indonesia

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700-00153575

Balinease Women in Procession During Galunggan, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134727

Procession of an Ogoh-ogoh statue in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134724

Procession of Balinese men with an Ogoh-ogoh statue in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134723

Crowds and procession of Ogoh-ogoh statues in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134722

Procession of Ogoh-ogoh statues in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134721

Procession of Balinese men with an Ogoh-ogoh statue in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134720

Procession of Ogoh-ogoh statue in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134718

Balinese gamelan marching band at the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385881

Young Baris dancers at a temple festival, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385855

Close-up of man praying at a temple festival, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385819

Street scene at Temple Festival, Petulu Village, near Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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862-03889861

Thailand, Chiang Mai, San Sai. Monks launch a khom loi (sky lantern) during the Yi Peng festival. The ceremony is a Lanna (northern Thailand) tradition and coincides with Loi Krathong festivities. The khom loi are released in the belief that grief and misfortune will float await them, bringing good luck.

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862-03889860

Thailand, Chiang Mai, San Sai. Revellers launch khom loi (sky lanterns) into the night sky during the Yi Peng festival. The ceremony is a Lanna (northern Thailand) tradition and coincides with Loy Krathong festivities. The khom loi are released in the belief that grief and misfortune will float await them, bringing good luck.

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862-03889859

Thailand, Chiang Mai, San Sai. Revellers launch khom loi (sky lanterns) into the night sky during the Yi Peng festival. The ceremony is a Lanna (northern Thailand) tradition and coincides with Loy Krathong festivities. The khom loi are released in the belief that grief and misfortune will float await them, bringing good luck.

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862-03889843

Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai. Sound and light show drama at the Khmer temple of Prasat Phimai during the annual Phimai festival.

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862-03889831

Thailand, Nong Khai, Nong Khai. A monk looks out from a window at Wat Hai Sok.

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862-03889825

Thailand, Nakhon Phanom, That Phanom. Dancer in traditional Isan dress at Wat Phra That Phanom during the festival of Ok Phansa. The festival marks the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat in the 11th lunar month of the Buddhist calendar (usually October).

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862-03889823

Thailand, Nakhon Phanom, That Phanom. Dancers in ceremonial Isan dress with the chedi at Wat Phra That Phanom in the background. The dancers perform traditional folk dances to pay religious homage during the festival of Ok Phansa (usually in October).

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862-08719715

South East Asia, Thailand, Chiang Mai, Wat Phan Tao temple, monks celebrating Loi Kratong festival

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841-02706203

Annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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841-02706202

Annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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700-00556019

Procession On Horseback, Bagan, Myanmar

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700-00556018

Procession On Horseback, Bagan, Myanmar

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700-00556017

Procession On Horseback, Bagan, Myanmar

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700-00153603

Balinease Men in Procession Ubud, Bali Indonesia

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700-09134726

Procession with an Ogoh-ogoh statue in the Ngrupuk Parade on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134715

Ogoh-ogoh statue built for the Ngrupuk Parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi Day with crowds in the background in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-09134713

Ogoh-ogoh statue built for the Ngrupuk Parade, which takes place on the eve of Nyepi Day in Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385888

Topeng mask dancer at a Balinese ceremony in Junjungan, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385887

Topeng mask dancer at a Balinese ceremony in Junjungan, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385886

Topeng mask dancer at a Balinese ceremony in Junjungan, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385885

Topeng mask dancer at a temple festival, Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385880

Baris dancers at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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700-08385868

Hindu priest with family at a Bulan Pitung Dina (One Month and One Week) purification ceremony for baby and parents, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

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