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Ghosts of Asaro

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Jatenipat Ketpradit  | 2025 Color Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Professional

Jatenipat Ketpradit

Thailand

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Deep within the steep highlands of the Asaro River Valley in Papua New Guinea lives an ancient tribe known as the “Holosa,” or more widely recognized as the “Mudmen.” This indigenous group carries profound ancestral heritage and maintains a unique cultural identity passed down through generations.

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A sacred Tibetan Buddhist ritual, Tsam embodies the divine battle between good and evil. Through intricate masks, lavish costumes, and precise choreography, monks channel wrathful deities to purify and protect. This series unveils the mystique of Mongolia’s rarest masked dance tradition.

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Gold

2nd Place

TSAM · The Dance of Gods