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Winning Images

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  • Sunrise View of Inle Lake by Sopyaylynn.
    Sunrise View of Inle Lake by Sopyaylynn.
  • A Dusty journey by Rotadefterim
    A Dusty journey by Rotadefterim
  • Sinulog 2025 blends modern innovations with tradition by Nepox123
    Sinulog 2025 blends modern innovations with tradition by Nepox123
  • A vibrant aerial view of Inle floating market, with traditionally dressed merchants steering goods-laden boats and showcasing rich river culture by Aung Chan Thar Myanmar
    A vibrant aerial view of Inle floating market, with traditionally dressed merchants steering goods-laden boats and showcasing rich river culture by Aung Chan Thar Myanmar
  • The Mandingas, inspired by West African Mandinga warriors, emerged as a carnival expression celebrating African heritage by Impredador das fotos
    The Mandingas, inspired by West African Mandinga warriors, emerged as a carnival expression celebrating African heritage by Impredador das fotos

Noteworthy Contribution

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  • Uzbek girl in traditional clothing by Elamanovaelvina
    Uzbek girl in traditional clothing by Elamanovaelvina
  • The craftsman creates a product from clay by Віталій Попков
    The craftsman creates a product from clay by Віталій Попков
  • The Dinagyang Festival, held every last Sunday of January in Iloilo City, features vibrant tribal dances and celebrates rich local culture by Parizfranz
    The Dinagyang Festival, held every last Sunday of January in Iloilo City, features vibrant tribal dances and celebrates rich local culture by Parizfranz
  • Wedding in Anatolia by Gezer947
    Wedding in Anatolia by Gezer947
  • Pottery, the sole livelihood of the skilled Hindu Pal potter community, faces hardship and declining demand as the traditional craft industry fades by Mahinur11
    Pottery, the sole livelihood of the skilled Hindu Pal potter community, faces hardship and declining demand as the traditional craft industry fades by Mahinur11
  • Traditional Tanoura Dance by Summering2018
    Traditional Tanoura Dance by Summering2018
  • The Lazarim Carnival in Lamego’s village of Lazarim, Douro, is famed for its striking wooden masks and costumes by António Alves Tedim
    The Lazarim Carnival in Lamego’s village of Lazarim, Douro, is famed for its striking wooden masks and costumes by António Alves Tedim
  • Tbourida, or Fantasia, is a traditional Moroccan equestrian show symbolizing heritage, bravery, and cultural pride by OussamaHamama
    Tbourida, or Fantasia, is a traditional Moroccan equestrian show symbolizing heritage, bravery, and cultural pride by OussamaHamama
  • This vibrant image captures the Bhandara Festival at Jejuri’s Khandoba Temple, where clouds of turmeric fill the air in a golden celebration of faith and devotion by Shivani1611
    This vibrant image captures the Bhandara Festival at Jejuri’s Khandoba Temple, where clouds of turmeric fill the air in a golden celebration of faith and devotion by Shivani1611
  • Child Jockey in Bangladesh by Sultan Ahmed Niloy
    Child Jockey in Bangladesh by Sultan Ahmed Niloy

Best Video

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  • Farewell to Devi Durga with love and rituals by Cdasbd
  • Folk dance performing by Angami Naga tribe in the Hornbill Festival, Nagaland by JyotiPN
  • The Mani Rimdu Festival is a 19-day Buddhist festival celebrated at Tengboche Monastery in the Everest region of Nepa by Rohit Sharma

Best Audio

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Authentic sound of a Native American flute in a contemporary composition by Marc-Lautenbacher


Best Folklore series by A.-K. D.

Regional Prizes

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East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific

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  • A tribeswoman passionately shouts while dedicating her dance to Santo Niño during the Dinagyang Festival by Nepox123.
    A tribeswoman passionately shouts while dedicating her dance to Santo Niño during the Dinagyang Festival by Nepox123.
  • A family of fishermen in a rural area happily enjoys their simple daily life by Mr Myo Minn Aung.
    A family of fishermen in a rural area happily enjoys their simple daily life by Mr Myo Minn Aung.
  • Weaving Batak ulos cloth with traditional looms by Nocomentapapun.
    Weaving Batak ulos cloth with traditional looms by Nocomentapapun.

South Asia

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  • A Bangladeshi boy joyfully plays with the water lily, the national flower of Bangladesh by AhamedJehad
    A Bangladeshi boy joyfully plays with the water lily, the national flower of Bangladesh by AhamedJehad
  • In an Odisha Bisonhorn Maria village, a tribal man playfully bonds with his pet rooster, highlighting their close connection with animals by Shubhamkindia
    In an Odisha Bisonhorn Maria village, a tribal man playfully bonds with his pet rooster, highlighting their close connection with animals by Shubhamkindia
  • God created us to fight against injustice by Chethankarur
    God created us to fight against injustice by Chethankarur

Middle East & North Africa

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  • Old man praying in the Grand Mosque of Isfahan by NasiNazari
    Old man praying in the Grand Mosque of Isfahan by NasiNazari
  • The cultural performance of tbourida by Houssain tork
    The cultural performance of tbourida by Houssain tork
  • Kunafa, born in Egypt’s Fatimid era as a Ramadan treat, is now a cherished family tradition by Hbegzee
    Kunafa, born in Egypt’s Fatimid era as a Ramadan treat, is now a cherished family tradition by Hbegzee

Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia

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  • A cobbler repairs shoes in his old workshop at the bazaar in Bitola, Macedonia, 2025 by Petar Milošević
    A cobbler repairs shoes in his old workshop at the bazaar in Bitola, Macedonia, 2025 by Petar Milošević
  • Bukhara, festival, Uzbekistan by Marat Nadjibaev
    Bukhara, festival, Uzbekistan by Marat Nadjibaev
  • KUD Gradina Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina by svjetlopis
    KUD Gradina Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina by svjetlopis

Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • A young woman with her face painted in the colors of the Cameroonian flag by BACHELOR45
    A young woman with her face painted in the colors of the Cameroonian flag by BACHELOR45
  • Maralal International Camel Derby Yare Samburu Cultural festival by Antony Trivet
    Maralal International Camel Derby Yare Samburu Cultural festival by Antony Trivet
  • Abahwa by Rogerirakoze
    Abahwa by Rogerirakoze

Northern & Western Europe

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  • The Caretos de Lazarim carnival in Lamego, northern Portugal, is famous for its hand-carved wooden masks by Afsalgado
    The Caretos de Lazarim carnival in Lamego, northern Portugal, is famous for its hand-carved wooden masks by Afsalgado
  • The Lazarim Carnival in Lamego, Douro, is celebrated for its distinctive wooden masks and costumes by António Alves Tedim
    The Lazarim Carnival in Lamego, Douro, is celebrated for its distinctive wooden masks and costumes by António Alves Tedim
  • A costume wearer during the Venetian Fair parade in Ludwigsburg on September 6, 2024 by Fyrtaarn
    A costume wearer during the Venetian Fair parade in Ludwigsburg on September 6, 2024 by Fyrtaarn

Latin America & Caribbean

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  • A child dressed in the iconic "tiznao" costume, a traditional Santo Domingo Carnival figure known for its black-painted face and vibrant Afro-Dominican attire by Eddyvittini.
    A child dressed in the iconic "tiznao" costume, a traditional Santo Domingo Carnival figure known for its black-painted face and vibrant Afro-Dominican attire by Eddyvittini.
  • On October 31st, the Paseo de las Ánimas reenacts the Maya tradition of the dead visiting their loved ones by Giovanny Gonzalez
    On October 31st, the Paseo de las Ánimas reenacts the Maya tradition of the dead visiting their loved ones by Giovanny Gonzalez
  • The III March of Indigenous Women, organized by ANMIGA, took place in Brasília from September 11 to 13, 2023 by ClaudioReis.photo
    The III March of Indigenous Women, organized by ANMIGA, took place in Brasília from September 11 to 13, 2023 by ClaudioReis.photo

North America

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  • Nataliya Laptyeva presenting a traditional Ukrainian wreath at BWF 2017, wearing an embroidered shirt, korali, and dukachi by Mykola Swarnyk
    Nataliya Laptyeva presenting a traditional Ukrainian wreath at BWF 2017, wearing an embroidered shirt, korali, and dukachi by Mykola Swarnyk
  • A Slavic girl eats traditional crepes, or "blinies," to celebrate Maslenica by Redhatstudiophotography
    A Slavic girl eats traditional crepes, or "blinies," to celebrate Maslenica by Redhatstudiophotography
  • The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus performing at Koerner Hall in Toronto in 2019 by Mykola Swarnyk
    The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus performing at Koerner Hall in Toronto in 2019 by Mykola Swarnyk

Community Prizes

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Top Uploader of Images

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Volunteer Excellence Award

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(Acknowledges volunteers who have gone above and beyond in organizing events, coordinating participants, or contributing to the success of the competition)

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