19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
A local police officer dancing a traditional dance
Begnas is a 3-day festival of the indigenous culture of the Maeng people. At its core lies a thanksgiving ceremony to the traditional mountain deity. This was one of the traditional dances to the gong music performed at the festival’s opening
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 12.2019 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2021 |
| Photo Location: | Mayabo, Tubo, Abra, Philippines |
| Copyright: | © Ivan Rupes |