The performers prepare for the show. Fontana, a travelling water circus produced by Cirque Du Liban at Festival City in Dubai. (Photo by Chris Whiteoak/The National)
A person participates in the annual “Battle of the Oranges” in the northern city of Ivrea, Italy on February 19, 2023. (Photo by Massimo Pinca/Reuters)
Revellers take part in the Holi Party Festival at the Niemeyer Center in Aviles, northern Spain, August 29, 2015. The event is inspired by the Hindu Holi spring festival of colour celebrated mostly in India but has recently spread to other countries. (Photo by Eloy Alonso/Reuters)
Participants cross cold and muddy waters during the Strong Race competition near Tukums May 4, 2014. About 6500 people competed in this extreme running race, which includes cross-country running, elements of agility and power discipline. (Photo by Ints Kalnins/Reuters)