Editorial photo #11020775 Human Interest

Cap Go Meh Celebration In Jakarta

A member of the Dayak tribe from Kalimantan Island is performing as a Tatung, piercing his cheek with a steel rod during the Cap Go Meh celebration in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 24, 2024. The 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, marking the end of the festivities. (Photo by Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #11020775
Date taken: 24 February 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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