France, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Digne-les-Bains, the Provencal market on Gassendi boulevard, animation by the folklore group La Belugue

Drying multicolor cloth under sunlight, Narayanganj, Bangladesh.

Guadeloupe, Iles des Saintes, The owner of a snack bar in Terre de Haut island shows typical accras croquettes.

toursit walking through the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Guradian at the Temple of Philae on an island in Lake Nasser, Nile River, Aswan, Egypt, Africa

Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Hue. Two young women wearing Ao Dai dresses stand next to an elaborately carved gateway to the Purple Citadel in the historical imperial old city and UNESCO world heritage sit...

Asia, Japan, Tokyo, women in kimono, spring cherry blossoms, Asakusa, Sensoji temple, girls in kimono

Bedouin woman in the desert. Abu Dhabi, UAE. (MR)

Misfat Al Abriyeen mud village. Oman. (MR)

South East Asia, Vietnam, Quang Nam, Hoi An, An attractive young woman in a traditional red Ao Dai dress in the old Unesco World Heritage town of Hoi An MR

South East Asia, Vietnam, Quang Nam, Hoi An, An attractive young woman in a traditional red Ao Dai dress in the old Unesco World Heritage town of Hoi An MR

Benin, Ouidah, Atlantique Department. A motor cyclist in bright traditional dress.

A bedouin man leads camels across sand dunes, Wahiba sands, Oman

Arashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Kansai region, Japan. Woman with red umbrella and kimono admiring the view on Katsura river (MR).

Colourful Palenqueras selling fruits on the walls of Cartagena, Bolivar Department, Colombia (MR)

Colourful Palenqueras selling fruits on the street of Cartagena, Bolivar Department, Colombia (MR)

Colourful Palenqueras selling fruits on the street of Cartagena, Bolivar Department, Colombia (MR)

Colourful Palenqueras selling fruits on the street of Cartagena, Bolivar Department, Colombia (MR)

Valencia. Spain. Dancers in traditional Valencian costumes dancing Valencian tradtional dances at the main square of Placa de la Virgen in the old town

Valencia. Spain. Dancers in traditional Valencian costumes dancing Valencian tradtional dances at the main square of Placa de la Virgen in the old town

Ao Maya Beach (Maya Bay), Ko Phi Phi Leh, Krabi Province, Thailand. Tourist woman admiring the view on a long tail boat (MR).

Girl wearing Ao Dai dress and Non La conical hat, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam

Rajasthani dancer, Taj Lake Palace, Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Man in traditional clothing, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno, Peru

Ladies in traditional clothing, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno, Peru

Girl in traditional clothing, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno, Peru

Ladies in traditional clothing, Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno, Peru

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam; Hue, young women praying and wearing traditional Ao Dai dresses and Non La conical hats outside Gia Long tomb, MR

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam; Hue, young woman in a traditional Ao Dai dress and a Non La conical hat, MR

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam; Hue, young woman in a traditional Ao Dai dress outside Gia Long tomb, MR

Young Gaucho, Vallecito, San Juan Province, Argentina

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Samode Palace, women wearing colourful Saris dancing (MR, PR)

India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Samode Palace, Waiter carrying Tea Tray in ornate passageway (MR, PR)

Japanese wedding couple at the Higashiyama Chaya in winter, Ishikawa prefecture, Kanazawa, Japan

Local woman circling around a prayer wheel, Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal (MODEL RELEASED)

Thanksgiving, public celebration in the village of Spitz, Wachau. Woman in traditional costumes, public performance by the local folk dance group. Wachau is a famous vineyard and listed as UNESCO Worl...

Two women wearing colourful dresses, Havana, Cuba

Snow Flower Dance (Seolhwamu), Traditional dance, Seoul, South Korea

Royal Guards at Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, Korea

Woman looking out onto Zen garden, Kyoto, Japan

Women dressed in traditional geisha dress, Kyoto, Japan

Men in traditional dress at Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City, Western Visayas, Philippines

Portrait of Ati-atihan festival participant, Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines

Niger, Agadez. The imam of the 16th century Agadez mosque beside the minaret which is claimed to be the tallest adobe structure in the world.

Niger, Agadez, Inebeizguine. A young Wodaabe man in traditional embroidered garments participates in the yakee dance known as the Dance of the Eyes.

Niger, Agadez, Inebeizguine. A young Wodaabe man in traditional embroidered garments participates in the yakee dance known as the Dance of the Eyes.

Niger, Agadez, Inebeizguine. A young Wodaabe man in traditional embroidered garments participates in the yakee dance known as the Dance of the Eyes.

Traditional Mariachi group at San Antonio de Padua monastery, Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Traditional Mariachi group at San Antonio de Padua monastery, Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Traditional mexican Mariachi group in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Traditional mexican Mariachi group in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Romania, Maramures, Rozavlea. Young girl in traditional Maramures dress attending a blessing and ceremony in remembrance of war heroes.

The Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) in Tomar. This festival is an ancient tradition, and the most important celebrated in the city, attracting people from all over the world. People parad...

Oman, Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Nizwa. A black masked woman at the lively livestock market at Nizwa where local farmers sell goats and cattle. These masks usually denote a woman’s Bedouin heritage.

Sahara desert, Morocco. Silhouette on the dunes at sunset.

Ecuador, Imbabura, Cotacaxi, Intyrami day, portrait of a young Ecuadorian traditionally dressed girl

Peru, Puno province, descendants of the indians Uros live on totora floatting islands on the Titicaca lake, mainly from the tourism

Woman wearing ao dai dress at Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda, Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (MR)

Woman wearing ao dai dress in boat, Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam (MR)

Woman wearing ao dai dress at Thien Hau Pagoda, Cholon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (MR)

Spain, Andalusia, Cadiz province, Tarifa. Woman walking in a street of the old town (MR)

Spain, Andalusia, Seville. Flamenco dancer performing in Plaza de Espana (MR)

Spain, Andalusia, Seville. Flamenco dancer performing outdoors (MR)

Spain, Castile-La Mancha, Consuegra. Windmills at sunrise, with woman in spanish traditional clothing (MR)

Spain, Andalusia, Granada, Flamenco dancers

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, folk dances during the religious ceremony of Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi), Christian tradition that goes back to 1264

Flamenco Dancers, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Flamenco Dancers, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Spanish Boy In Traditional Costume, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Man In Traditional Spanish Costume, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Flamenco Dancer in Traditional Dress, Annual Horse Fair, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain (MR)

Vietnam, Sapa. Red Dao woman on rice paddies at sunrise (MR)

Vietnam, Perfume river. Young vietnamese girls on a boat going to the Perfume pagoda (MR)

Thailand, Chiang Rai. Portrait of woman of Ahka tribe wearing traditional dress and headgear with silver coins (MR)

Oman, Muscat. Omani guard walking to the entrance of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

Pingyao, Shanxi, China. Traditional parade in the streets of the ancient town of Pingyao, UNESCO world heritage site

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer Fort, Local Woman wearing traditional outfit

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Gadi Sagar Lake, Indian Woman wearing traditional Saree outfit

Gold necklace and traditional costume of Minho. Our Lady of Agony Festivities, the biggest traditional festival in Portugal. Viana do Castelo.