Volunteers clean up a statue during preparations for the upcoming Lunar New Year at Amurva Bhumi Temple in Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 January 2025. The Chinese Lunar New Year, locally known as “Imlek” also known as Spring Festival in China falls on 29 January, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. (Photo by Mast Irham/EPA/EFE)





People wash a statue during preparations for the upcoming Lunar New Year at a temple in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, 23 January 2025. The Chinese Lunar New Year, locally known as “Imlek” and also known as the Spring Festival in China, falls on 29 January, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. (Photo by Made Nagi/EPA)





Rescuers carry the body of a victim in a landslide-affected area in Pekalongan Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, 23 January 2025. The death toll from a landslide on Indonesia's main island of Java risen to 21, with five others reported missing following the landslide that hit Kasimpar Village in Central Java on 20 January 2025, according to Indonesia’s National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB). (Photo by Dausat Mursyid/EPA/EFE)





A female diver dressed as a mermaid carries a lantern during an underwater rehearsal ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, at the giant aquarium of Sea World at Ancol recreational park in Jakarta on January 23, 2025. (Photo by Bay Ismoyo/AFP Photo)





An aerial view shows farmers working in a rice paddy field during the harvest season in Lhoknga, Indonesia's Aceh province on January 23, 2025. (Photo by Chaideer Mahyuddin/AFP Photo)





Youths perform Chinese Lion dance on figure skating during a show to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, at a shopping mall in South Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 26, 2025. (Photo by Willy Kurniawan/Reuters)





Volunteers and officers from the Great River Basin Management Agency (BBWS) Citarum clean up floating debris trapped by bamboo poles in the Citarum river in Bandung, West Java, on January 27, 2025. (Photo by Timur Matahari/AFP Photo)





A man offers prayers at the Amurva Bhumi Vihara temple on the eve of the Lunar New Year of the Snake in Jakarta on January 28, 2025. (Photo by Bay Ismoyo/AFP Photo)





Lion dancers perform for the crowd on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Snake at Chinatown in Surabaya on January 29, 2025. Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on January 29, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake. (Photo by Juni Kriswanto/AFP Photo)





A man wades through floodwaters following heavy rainfall in Semarang, Central Java, on February 7, 2025. (Photo by Devi Rahman/AFP Photo)





Balinese Hindu devotees bathe in the holy springs at the water temple of Tirta Empul during the Banyu Pinaruh purification ritual in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia, 09 February 2025. Banyu Pinaruh is a Balinese Hindu purification ritual where people bathe in the sea, rivers, or sacred springs to cleanse themselves spiritually and seek wisdom. (Photo by Made Nagi/EPA)





A member of Yogyakarta's Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet) theatre group Sanggar Widya Pramana plays local instruments called Gamelan during a performance of the Hindu heroic tale Ramayana at The Local Market, organised by non-profit Kuka Indonesia which supports education for underprivileged communities, in Jakarta on February 9, 2025. (Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP Photo)





A participant from Taiwan performs during the Cap Go Meh festival, marking the 15th and final day of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which symbolizes the end of the festive period with prayers, family gatherings, and cultural performances, particularly among Indonesia's Chinese communities, in Bogor, West Java, on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP Photo)





A performer prepares traditional giant effigies called “ondel-ondel”, during Cap Go Meh festival, an annual event held on the 15th day after the Chinese New Year to mark the end of its celebration period, in Bekasi, Indonesia, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. (Photo by Dita Alangkara/AP Photo)





Participants perform during the Cap Go Meh festival, marking the 15th and final day of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which symbolizes the end of the festive period with prayers, family gatherings, and cultural performances, particularly among Indonesia's Chinese communities, in Bogor, West Java, on February 12, 2025. (Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP Photo)





A doll is placed on the roof of a J6 electric vehicle (EV) by Chery during the Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 13, 2025. (Photo by Willy Kurniawan/Reuters)





A person shops for Valentine's day gifts at a shop in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 14 February 2025. Valentine's Day is celebrated annually on 14 February when lovers express their affection for each other with greetings and gifts. (Photo by Made Nagi/EPA/EFE)





Indonesian Navy personnel perform during the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, 16 February 2025. MNEK is a biennial non-combat exercise organized by the Indonesian Navy to enhance cooperation and interoperability in humanitarian operations, disaster management, and maritime security. Thirty-eight countries participate in the 5th MNEK, held from 15 to 22 February 2025 in Bali. (Photo by Made Nagi/EPA)





Indonesian Navy personnel perform during the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, 16 February 2025. (Photo by Made Nagi/EPA/EFE)





On February 16, 2025, Finna Indriani, a 27-year-old female jockey, showcased her skills in a specialized “sport-action” performance during the “Roda Gila” entertainment event at a traditional night market in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Including female jockeys in the “roda-gila” attraction exemplifies a significant advancement in challenging gender stereotypes and demonstrates women's competencies in action sports. Action sports are inherently inclusive and accessible to individuals of all genders. Society can foster greater inclusivity and equality by actively promoting and supporting women's involvement in action sports. (Photo by Sutanta Aditya/Rex Features/Shutterstock)