Behind the Satin Curtains
Behind the satin curtains of a temporary stage in George Town, a Teochew opera troupe prepares elaborate make-up and costumes before performing for the...
Papua New Guinea Sepik River Crocodile Festival
Colourful Sepik Crocodile Festival is a spectacular annual celebration in the heart of one of the most remote and isolated regions of Papua New...
Where the Ground Trembles: The Enga Cultural Show
For three days, the mountain town of Wabag fills with pounding kundu drums, war cries, painted bodies and towering headdresses. Bringing communities together from...
When the Gods Take to the Streets
Spanning five days, Johor Bahru’s century-old Chingay ritual marks the close of Chinese New Year. Beyond its famous Night Parade, the celebration is rooted...
Dancing with the Forest Spirits
Sacred and captivating, the Baining Fire Dance is unique to the Baining people of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. On important ceremonial occasions,...
When the Spirits Come Ashore
On East New Britain’s volcanic shores, mysterious Duk-Duk and Tumbuan appear alongside dancers from across Papua New Guinea. This photo essay explores the masks,...
When the Bamboo Begins to Sing
At Bougainville’s little-known Reeds Festival, bundles of bamboo become instruments, flip-flops provide the beat and dancers carry the island’s stories onto the showground. Behind...
Masks, Mud and a Royal Welcome
In the remote coastal village of Toare, giant masks, pounding drums and spirited dancers bring the traditions of Gulf Province to life. Between a...
When Chiang Mai Glows Red
The Thai-Chinese count for at least 15% of the population in Thailand. Although they are well assimilated into the Thai culture, they keep many...
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