Religious dance at western Japan temple

Religious dance at western Japan temple

An "Otaiya" religious dance is performed at Buddhist Shingon-sect Kongobu-ji temple on Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 17, 2025, in honor of the sect's founder Kukai (774-835), posthumously known as Kobo Daishi.

Religious dance at western Japan temple

Religious dance at western Japan temple

An "Otaiya" religious dance is performed at Buddhist Shingon-sect Kongobu-ji temple on Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 17, 2025, in honor of the sect's founder Kukai (774-835), posthumously known as Kobo Daishi.

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit a member of the Syrian government's public security forces injured in the areas that have recently witnessed violence in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit a member of the Syrian government's public security forces injured in the areas that have recently witnessed violence in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit a member of the Syrian government's public security forces injured in the areas that have recently witnessed violence in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of the Syrian Sect visit people affected recently violence in Latakia - Syria

Members of a youth initiative called “the Syrian Sect” visit people in the areas that have recently witnessed violence and talk to people affected in Latakia, Syria on April 1, 2025. This initiative comes in response to recent events and primarily seeks to build a cohesive society by fostering communication among all communities and establishing bridges of peace. Additionally, these ongoing visits will explore ways to combat hate speech. Later, formal dialogue sessions will be organized between these communities to bridge differences, assess issues, and work towards overcoming them from a national perspective. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Buddhist monks seek donations

Buddhist monks seek donations

Buddhist monks from the Koyasan Shingon Sect visit a retail shop in Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2025, for an annual event to seek donations.

Buddhist monks seek donations

Buddhist monks seek donations

Buddhist monks from the Koyasan Shingon Sect gather at their temple before visiting houses in Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2025, for an annual event to seek donations.

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

MIDEAST-MOUNT GERIZIM-SAMARITAN SECT-PASSOVER

(240422) -- MOUNT GERIZIM, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Samaritan sect participate in the traditional Passover sacrifice on Mount Gerizim, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua)

Protest At Israeli Embassy - Washington

Protest At Israeli Embassy - Washington

Men from the ultra-Orthodox Neturei-Karta sect of Judaism join the protestors outside the Embassy of Israel to mark the spot where Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire yesterday in Washington, DC, USA on Monday, February 26, 2024. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch butter sculptures made by Buddhists at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-BUTTER SCULPTURE (CN)

(240224) -- XIAHE, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Butter sculptures made by Buddhists are displayed at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 24, 2024. An annual butter sculpture show was held at Labrang Monastery, one of six prestigious temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, on Saturday, the Chinese Lantern Festival, to pray for good fortune and harvest. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a parade during the exorcism dance performance at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lamas play music during the exorcism dance performance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch exorcism dance performed by masked lamas at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A masked lama performs exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch exorcism dance performed by masked lamas at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Lamas are pictured during the exorcism dance performance at the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-EXORCISM DANCE (CN)

(240223) -- XIAHE, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Masked lamas perform exorcism dance at a square in the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 23, 2024. The Labrang Monastery held the annual event of exorcism dance to pray for good luck in the new year. Built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240223) -- BEIJING, Feb. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks prepare to uncover the large yellow curtain on a huge Thangka painting bearing the image of the Buddha during the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

(240222) -- XIAHE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks carry a huge Thangka painting bearing the image of the Buddha during the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Chen Bin)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

CHINA-GANSU-LABRANG MONASTERY-SUNNING OF THE BUDDHA CEREMONY (CN)

(240222) -- XIAHE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Monks carry a huge Thangka painting bearing the image of the Buddha during the annual "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Feb. 22, 2024. More than 40,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Thursday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Province. The annual event is one of the most important ceremonies at Labrang Monastery, built in 1709, one of the six great temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. (Xinhua/Fang Xin)