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Among the folks we are happy to help are the Wiki loves Folklore organizers, and boy aren’t the results totally worth it. 2023 marked the fifth edition, and those are the winners – congrats!

One of the festivals of India is the festival of colors. This festival is celebrated in all states of India. All people, regardless of caste, religion, caste and rich and poor, enjoy this festival.

One of the festivals of India is the festival of colors. This festival is celebrated in all states of India. All people, regardless of caste, religion, caste and rich and poor, enjoy this festival. CC-by-SA Ajoydutta1997

Indigenous Xakriabá during the National Movement of Indigenous Peoples that takes place in the capital of Brazil, people from all over the country meet to claim their rights and at the same time it becomes a great meeting of cultural exchanges.

Indigenous Xakriabá during the National Movement of Indigenous Peoples that takes place in the capital of Brazil, people from all over the country meet to claim their rights and at the same time it becomes a great meeting of cultural exchanges. Cc-by-SA Edgar Kanaykõ Xakriaba

A girl traditionally paints her face with yellow, orange, and white floral patterns. Face-painting is an important cultural ritual in numerous societies around the world. It is done according to tribal rites.

A girl traditionally paints her face with yellow, orange, and white floral patterns. Face-painting is an important cultural ritual in numerous societies around the world. It is done according to tribal rites. Cc-by-SA Tapas Kumar Halder

Sinulog is a ritual dance in honor and adoration of the Santo (Holy Child Jesus). The dance moves twoforward and one step backward to the beat of the drums. These resemble the current ( Sulog ) of what was known as Cebu’s Pahina River. Thus Cebuanos called it Sinulog. They say that sinulog, which is of pagan origin, is the link between the country’s pagan past and it’s Christianity in the country. This became the oldest religious in age in Cebu, City in the Philippines, and is connected with the beginning of Christianity in the country.

Sinulog is a ritual dance in honor and adoration of the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). The dance moves twoforward and one step backward to the beat of the drums. These resemble the current (Sulog) of what was known as Cebu’s Pahina River. Thus Cebuanos called it Sinulog. They say that sinulog, which is of pagan origin, is the link between the country’s pagan past and its Christianity in the country. CC-by-SA KlienCyril08

The Sinulog Festival is a yearly cultural and religious celebration held in Cebu City, Philippines every third Sunday of January to honor the Sto. Niño (Child Jesus). The Holy Child Jesus, locally known as Santo Niño, is among the most venerated and recognizable religious image in the Philippines.

The Sinulog Festival is held yearly in Cebu City, Philippines every third Sunday of January. The Holy Child Jesus, locally known as Santo Niño, is among the most venerated and recognizable religious image in the Philippines. CC-by-SA Herbertkikoy

Traditional Indian wedding, Maharashtra state

Traditional Indian wedding, Maharashtra state. CC-by-SA AmanAgrahari01

A man performing bleaching process (oxide removal) on copper utensil.

A man performing bleaching process (oxide removal) on copper utensil. CC-by-SA Summering2018

Children in the Marshes used to ride on the back of a buffalo for fun

Children in the Marshes used to ride on the back of a buffalo for fun. CC-by-SA Alisabih

National Mask Festival of Papua New Guinea

National Mask Festival of Papua New Guinea. CC-by-SA JBYBIOSA

Tbourida, derived from Baroud which means

Tbourida, derived from Baroud which means “gunpowder”, is an ancient equestrian art, dating from the 15th century. It is an equestrian representation that simulates a succession of military parades, reconstituted according to ancestral Arab-Amazigh conventions and rituals. CC-by-SA Medrissi1975

Traditional Indian wedding, Maharashtra state

Traditional Indian wedding, Maharashtra state. CC-by-SA AmanAgrahari01

Fishing net weaver of Manipur

Fishing net weaver of Manipur. CC-by-SA Pdhang

Iain MacHarg playing bagpipes at a wedding in Iona, Cape Breton

Iain MacHarg playing bagpipes at a wedding in Iona, Cape Breton. CC-by-SA Iainmacharg

Han Dan is one of God of wealthy in Taiwan. According to the tale, Han Dan is afraid of coldness. When he patrols, the citizens will fire the firecrackers to make him warm. There is a custom in Taiwan. When a man play a role of Han Dan, he has to suffer the pain of firecrackers bombing on his body which means that he can wash his sin away or bring blessings to his family.

Han Dan is one of God of wealthy in Taiwan. According to the tale, Han Dan is afraid of coldness. When he patrols, the citizens will fire the firecrackers to make him warm. There is a custom in Taiwan. When a man play a role of Han Dan, he has to suffer the pain of firecrackers bombing on his body which means that he can wash his sin away or bring blessings to his family. CC-by-SA Yake2434