Ha Nam, Vietnam – Bui Van Cuong wears a gas mask as he braises black carp in clay pots with firewood to serve as a traditional Vietnamese dish. (Photo: Guardian) |
Hanoi, Vietnam – Two women check their smartphones at Tran Quoc pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in the city. (Photo: Guardian) |
Texas, US – The JL Lion Dance Sports Association performs during a celebration at Dao Quang temple in Garland. (Photo: Guardian) |
Jakarta, Indonesia – Worshippers release birds for good luck at Dharma Bhakti temple. (Photo: Guardian) |
Hong Kong – Actor Lana Wong, wearing an ox costume, holds a burning joss stick during prayers in Wong Tai Sin temple. (Photo: Guardian) |
Samut Prakan, Thailand – Lunar New Year at a Chinese temple. (Photo: Guardian) |
Tyva, Russia – A shaman conducts san salyr, a sacred fire-lighting rite, during celebrations of Shagaa, the lunar new year. (Photo: Guardian) |
Aldershot, UK – Matt Williams, a lion dance instructor from the World Eagle Claw Association UK, gives his costumes an airing with Greg Currie. All his bookings and performances have been canceled because of Covid. (Photo: Guardian) |