Folk Culture Collection

Huts are seen at the Chipaya community where ethnic group install first autonomous government within Bolivia operating on pre-Columbian laws in Chipaya south of Oruro Department, Bolivia, January 30

Indian women folk dancers show their hands decorated with henna paste before their performance at a cultural program organised during the " Teej" festival in the northern Indian city of

A woman knits a rug as she takes part in Beraginya festival of folklore art in the town
A woman knits a rug as she takes part in " Beraginya" festival of folklore art in the town of Oktyabrski, Belarus, June 24, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A combination of six pictures showing figures on the top of a stick used by believers during the " Endiablada" festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain February 2, 2018

A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the Endiablada
A figure on the top of a stick used by a believer is seen before the " Endiablada" festival in Almonacid del Marquesado, Spain February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

Men dressed in animal costumes, called kuker, carry torches during a festival in the
Men dressed in animal costumes, called " kuker", carry torches during a festival in the village of Sirishtnik January 13, 2015

Revellers throw turnips at the Jarramplas, a character who wears a devil-like mask and a colourful costume, as he makes his way through the streets while beating his drum during the Jarramplas

A group of traditional witches (Kandelhexen) dance around a bonfire during their traditional " witches sabbath" carnival performance in the Black Forest village of Waldkirch, Germany

A carnival reveller dressed as a witch (Kandelhexe) looks out of a window as a group of traditional witches meet prior to their traditional " witches sabbath" performance in the Black

A groom wears a traditional handmade garland on his wrist, as he waits for his wedding to start during a mass marriage ceremony organized by the Pakistan Hindu Council in Karachi, Pakistan

A member of a rival team is hit by an orange during an annual carnival battle in the northern Italian town of Ivrea February 7, 2016

A Recortador de Anillas throws a ring onto a wild cows horn during a display at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, July 7, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent West TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man holds a cross after a competition to retrieve it from the water during Epiphany day celebrations in the port village of Zygi, near Limassol January 6, 2015

A man dressed in a traditional costume is seen during the Diablicos Sucios or Dirty Devils dance parade in Las Tablas, in the province of Los Santos January 11, 2015

A combination of pictures shows the Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers, burning atop a bonfire in the Sechselaeuten square in Zurich April 13, 2015. As the bells of St

The Boeoegg, a snowman made of wadding and filled with firecrackers, burns atop a bonfire in the Sechselaeuten square in Zurich April 13, 2015. As the bells of St

The Wider Image: Getting to grips with sumo
A sand-covered loincloth, or mawashi, worn by a sumo wrestler is seen during a training session at Ganjoji Yakushido temple in Nagoya, Japan, July 5, 2017

Hard-boiled eggs are coloured on the production line at the Schloegl egg company in Drassmarkt, Austria March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The Changeling a lovely boy stolen from an Indian King, 1850-88 (oil on panel)
7262161 The Changeling a lovely boy stolen from an Indian King, 1850-88 (oil on panel) by Bouvier, Joseph (fl.1839-88); 22x16 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: JOSEPH BOUVIER (English fl)

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Folk culture is a vibrant tapestry of traditions, rituals, and customs that have been passed down through generations, and is a celebration of community and heritage, showcasing the unique identities of different ethnic groups. In the Chipaya community, huts dot the landscape as this ethnic group establishes their first autonomous space. These humble dwellings stand as a testament to their resilience and connection with nature. Indian women folk dancers mesmerize with their graceful movements, adorned hands displaying intricate henna designs. Their artistry tells stories of love, joy, and devotion in every delicate stroke. Amidst the Beraginya festival of folklore art, a woman weaves together threads of tradition on her loom to create a beautiful rug. Her skilled hands pay homage to centuries-old craftsmanship that has become an integral part of cultural expression. A series of pictures capture figures atop sticks held by believers—a visual representation steeped in symbolism and faith. This amalgamation showcases diverse beliefs coming together under one common thread: spirituality. Before the Endiablada begins its fiery spectacle, a figure perched atop a stick gazes upon eager spectators. The anticipation hangs heavy in the air as this ancient ritual unfolds before our eyes—a dance between light and darkness. Men donning animal costumes known as kuker illuminate festivities with torches during an enchanting festival. Their primal energy ignites excitement among revelers while preserving age-old traditions that honor nature's spirits. Jarramplas emerges wearing his devil-like mask amidst revellers who hurl turnips at him—an exhilarating display rooted in mythological tales passed down through generations. This cathartic release symbolizes banishing evil forces for another year. Traditional witches called Kandelhexen gather around bonfires during captivating dances—conjuring spells woven into rhythmic movements beneath moonlit skies. Their bewitching presence adds an aura of mysticism to these ancient rituals.