b'Art & Travelmasked 1Masked dancers take on the persona of spirits, demons, angels, animals, or mythical creatures. Watch these performance artistes at festivals, parades, or religious events and learn more about a 2 d ocal culture and traditions.countrys l n esa c2. cHaM bhutanWhere: Performers wear papier mache or wooden masks at tsechus (sacred festivals) held in Bhutans dzongs (monasteries). recommended: Paro and Thimphu tsechusWheN: April (Paro), october (Thimphu)3.sHisHiMaiJapanWhere: The Shishimai (lion dance) festival is celebrated in autumn all over Japan. recommended: kagawa PrefectureWheN: early November (Takamatsu, kagawa)4tari topeg indonesiaWhere: Found all over Java and Bali as traditional religious performances in PHoTo: VINEETH VINod oN uNSPLASH (INdIA), JACquES LE LETTY/CC BY-SA 4.0 (ZAMBIA)temples or as theatrical entertainment on stage. recommended: Cirebon, West Java and ubud, BaliWheN: Year-round35.MakisHiZambia1. tHeyyaMindia Where: once a part of boys initiation Where:Small shrines and temples inrituals, Makishi masquerades are now North kerala host day and night Theyyamperformed at celebrations, carnivals, and performances. recommended: beachsocial gatherings throughout Zambia. towns like kannur and Bekal recommended: Livingstone International WheN: Peak season is december and4 Culture and Arts Festival, LivingstoneJanuary WheN: March-April (Livingstone)24 \x1a BE ENCHANTEd'