Laos, Armed guard on upcountry truck.

Bhutan, Bumthang District, Tamshing Lhakang, Masked dancer at Tsecchu.

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

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Atsara, or comedian peering out from behind a curtain at a masked dance Tsecchu.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Two Atsaras, or comedians at a masked dance Tsecchu.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Dancers in the courtyard during festival.

Bhutan, Thimpu Dzong, Dancers in the courtyard during festival.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Haghia Sophia 7th Century Byzantine marble Capital column top with masked head.

Bhutan, Festivals, Bhutanese masked dancers.

Bhutan, Festivals, Bhutanese masked dancers.

Mexico, Morelos, Cuernavaca, La Fiesta de la Asoncion de Maria, masked group outside during festival.

Venezuela, San Francisco de Yare, brightly coloured masks of devil dancers.