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5 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 5: A costumed dancer performs a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), wearing a traditional demon mask, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 5, 2026, in Hiroshima, Japan. A massive crowd of over 1.6 million visitors gathered along Peace Boulevard over the three-day event to observe the festivities, which concluded today with the dynamic Performance Parade and the 'Fire Finale,' an annual Golden Week tradition that promotes peace and culture featuring over 5,000 dancers.

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5 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 5: A costumed dancer performs a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), wearing a traditional demon mask, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 5, 2026, in Hiroshima, Japan. A massive crowd of over 1.6 million visitors gathered along Peace Boulevard over the three-day event to observe the festivities, which concluded today with the dynamic Performance Parade and the 'Fire Finale,' an annual Golden Week tradition that promotes peace and culture featuring over 5,000 dancers.

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4 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 4: Costumed dancers perform a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), holding traditional folding fans and swords, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 4, 2026.

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4 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 4: Costumed dancers perform a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), holding traditional folding fans and swords, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 4, 2026.

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4 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 4: Costumed dancers perform a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), holding traditional folding fans and swords, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 4, 2026.

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4 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 4: Costumed dancers perform a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), holding traditional folding fans and swords, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 4, 2026.

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4 May 2026

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN - MAY 4: Costumed dancers perform a scene from the Kagura play 'Momijigari' (Maple Leaf Viewing), holding traditional folding fans and swords, during the Hiroshima Flower Festival on May 4, 2026.

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#13573825

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach through a rice field towards a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual forms an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573826

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach through a rice field towards a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual forms an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573829

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach through a rice field towards a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual forms an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573831

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach through a rice field towards a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual forms an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573834

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach through a rice field towards a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual forms an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573836

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach in a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, with their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual is an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573837

13 Apr 2026

A woman performs a ritual while devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks participate in the traditional Mukha Naach in a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual is an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573840

13 Apr 2026

A woman performs a ritual while devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks participate in the traditional Mukha Naach in a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual is an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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#13573842

13 Apr 2026

Devotees wearing handcrafted wooden masks perform the traditional Mukha Naach in a house during the annual Bikat Kali Puja festival in Hili village along the India-Bangladesh border on April 13, 2026. Participants move from house to house, with their masked performances blending devotion and folklore, as villagers gather to witness and contribute offerings. The vibrant ritual is an integral part of the festivities dedicated to Kali in her fierce Bikat form.

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