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Cap Go Meh Celebration In Jakarta

Members of the Dayak tribe from Kalimantan Island are performing their traditional dance before participating as Tatung during the Cap Go Meh celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 24, 2024. Tatung is an ancient art form believed to ward off bad spirits that may affect people's lives. It is part of the Cap Go Meh festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year and marks the conclusion of the festivities. (Photo by Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11020746
Date taken: 24 February 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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