23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Kecak Fire Dance Under a Sea of Spectators
Performers chant and circle a burning torch during the Kecak Fire Dance in Bali, surrounded by hundreds of spectators. The scene captures the energy, rhythm, and communal spirit of one of Indonesia’s most iconic cultural performances.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Bali, Indonesia |
| Camera: | LEICA SL (Typ 601) |
| Copyright: | © Pyae Phyo Thet Paing |