Thailand, Bangkok, Thai boys in Chinese character costume in dance troupe celebrating local temple.

Bangladesh, Dhaka, Gulshan, Animals slaughtered in the street for the Muslim Eid-ul-Azha festival.

Bangladesh, Dhaka, Durga Puja festival with Durga surrounded by deities and offerings before the altar.

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, prayers at the sacred Bo treeFficusRreligiosa during Posen festival celebrating introduction of buddhism to Sri Lanka.

India, Tamil Nadu, Pongal festival, four day festival to mark the end of harvest, painted decoration on ground in front of doorway of house.

Sri Lanka, Christianity, little girl in yellow party dress looking up at large cut-out of father christmas pinned to yellow painted frame.

Religion, Festival, Christmas, Detail of tree decorated with lights, tinsel and various baubles.

Bhutan, Festivals, Bhutanese masked dancers.

Bhutan, Festivals, Bhutanese masked dancers.

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, people dancing the Sardana in front of the Cathedral.

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

Peru, Cusco, Vilcanota Mountains, Tinqui, villagers in traditional costume dancing during wedding celebrations