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A Vietnamese man from the Pa Then minority group jumps into a fire during a ritual

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A Vietnamese man from the Pa Then minority group jumps into a fire during a ritual

A Vietnamese man from the Pa Then minority group jumps into a fire during a ritual ceremony at the Vietnam Ethnic Minority Cultural Village, outside Hanoi February 20, 2013. The tribe with a population of 5, 000, which resides in mountainous areas bordering China, organizes the annual fire-jumping ritual for adult men at the end of the harvest season. They believe that jumping into a fire without any protection will help them gain more special energy from God to challenge lifes difficulties and fight evils. REUTERS/Kham (VIETNAM - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION) - GM1E92K1U9S01

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In this photo, a Vietnamese man from the Pa Then minority group fearlessly leaps into a blazing fire during a ritual ceremony at the Vietnam Ethnic Minority Cultural Village. The image captures the intensity and bravery of this ancient tradition that takes place on February 20,2013. The Pa Then tribe, with only 5,000 members residing in mountainous areas bordering China, holds this annual fire-jumping ritual as a culmination of their harvest season. Believing that diving into the flames without any protection will grant them special energy from God to confront life's challenges and combat evil forces. The photograph showcases the man mid-air, his silhouette outlined against the fiery backdrop. His body language exudes determination and faith as he defies logic by willingly embracing danger for spiritual empowerment. This powerful visual encapsulates both cultural heritage and personal resilience. It offers viewers an opportunity to witness an extraordinary act of devotion rooted in centuries-old beliefs. The vibrant flames symbolize not just physical heat but also inner strength and transformation. Nguyen Huy Kham's lens expertly freezes this fleeting moment where tradition merges with spirituality. Through his skillful composition, we are transported to the heart of Vietnam's rich ethnic diversity while gaining insight into humanity's unwavering quest for meaning beyond our mortal existence.

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