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Thailand, Surin, Surin. Soldiers battle in an ancient war re-enactment during the Elephant Roundup festival. The event held in November sees hundreds of elephants involved in a celebration of the region's proud elephant history and traditions.
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Thailand, Surin, Surin. Ancient war re-enactment in Srinarong Stadium during the Elephant Roundup festival. The event held in November sees hundreds of elephants involved in a celebration of the region's proud elephant history and traditions.
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Thailand, Surin, Surin. Suai mahout and his elephant in costume dress during the Surin Elephant Roundup festival. The event held in November sees hundreds of elephants involved in a celebration of the region's elephant history and traditions.
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Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai. Khon drama performed at Prasat Phimai temple during the Phimai festival, held in November.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Thailand.A traditional Thai wedding depicted in a cultural show at the Rose Garden a tourist complex set in 75 acres.
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Japan,Honshu Island,Tokyo,Harajuku District. Meiji Shrine - dedicated to Emperor Meiji in 1920 - dance by Shrine Maidens in special Kimonos for Culture Day Holiday.
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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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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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Thailand, Surin, Surin. Elephant football during the annual Surin Elephant Roundup Festival.
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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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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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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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Thailand. Thai men and women perform the energetic Bamboo Dance of northeastern Thailand at the Rose Garden.
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Thailand, Surin, Surin. Thai dancer in ornate costume during the Elephant Roundup festival.
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Thailand, Surin, Surin. Elephants feasting at an Elephant Buffet during the annual Elephant Roundup festival. The festival held in November celebrates the region's proud elephant history and traditions.
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Thailand, Nakhon Phanom, That Phanom. A Fire Boat drifts on the Mekong River during the Illuminated Boat Procession. The fire boats are giant bamboo towers decorated with lanterns in religious motifs to celebrate the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat in October or November.
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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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Japan,Honshu Island,Tokyo,Harajuku District. Meiji Shrine - dedicated to Emperor Meiji in 1920 - dance by Shrine Maidens in special Kimonos for Culture Day Holiday.
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Thailand, Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi. Fireworks over Death Railway Bridge (also known as 'Bridge over the River Kwai') during River Kwai Bridge Week festival. Spanning the Kwae Yai River, the bridge was built by allied POW's in 1943 as part of the Death Railway from Thailand to Burma. The two week festival in November commemorates the history of the bridge and WWII in Thailand.
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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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Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai. Dancer at the Khmer temple of Prasat Phimai during the annual Phimai festival. The festival in November celebrates the town's history and culture with dances, boat races and a sound and light show.
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Thailand, Nakhon Phanom, That Phanom. Dancers in ceremonial Isan dresss at Wat Phra That Phanom during the festival of Ok Phansa. That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
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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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Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks on Canal with Gondolas and Isola Di San Giorgio Maggiore
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Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai. Dancer at the Khmer temple of Prasat Phimai during the annual Phimai festival. The festival in November celebrates the town's history and culture with dances, boat races and a sound and light show.
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Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. A Ma-Thong (spirit medium) with cheeks pierced with parasols during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
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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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China, Guizhou Province, Xijiang, wooden buildings, Miao New Year festival celebrations
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Australia, New South Wales, Sydney. Dance performance at Martin Place, during the annual Sydney Festival First Night.
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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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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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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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People being carried in raised chairs in pararde at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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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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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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People in a parade at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Topeng mask dancer at a Balinese ceremony in Junjungan, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Topeng mask dancer at a Balinese ceremony in Junjungan, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Procession at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Procession at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Women carrying religious offerings on their heads at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Women carrying religious offerings on their heads at a cremation ceremony for a high priest in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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People carrying religious offerings, Temple Festival, Petulu, near Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai. Longboat team racing at the Phimai festival boat races. Longboat racing is a Thai tradition dating back 600 years, usually held at the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat in October & November.
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Thailand, Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao. A mahout stands atop his elephant at the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Centre.
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Thailand, Mae Hong Son, Nai Soi. Long-necked Paudang woman at Nai Soi (also known as Nupa Ah).
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Thailand, Sakhon Nakhon, Sakhon Nakhon. Phu Thai dancers at the Bai See Su Khwan (blessing ceremony) during the Wax Castle festival. The festival in October marks the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat and is celebrated in communities throughout Northeastern Thailand.
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Thailand, Sakhon Nakhon, Sakhon Nakhon. Phu Thai dancers at the Bai See Su Khwan (blessing ceremony) during the Wax Castle festival. The festival in October marks the end of the Buddhist Rains Retreat and is celebrated in communities throughout Northeastern Thailand.
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Participants perfrom at Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City, Western Visayas, Philippines
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Participants celebrate Ati-Atihan festival in honor of Santo Niño, Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
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Portrait of Ati-atihan festival participant, Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
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A participant of Ati-atihan festival wears a brightly colored costume, Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
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