Cultural showcase

Women perform a traditional dance during the royal festival called the “19th Festival Kraton Nusantara” in Bima on the Sumbawa Island, Indonesia. The biennial festivity gathers some 1,500 participants from the 82 kingdoms and sultanates across the archipelago from the Sultanate of Yogyakarta, including Bali’s royal houses to Bau Bau in South Sulawesi and sultanates in neighbouring Selangor state in Malaysia. Officials aim to promote the festival to showcase Indonesia's rich history and tradition. Photos: AFP

Break dance

Member of breakdance group Flying Steps fly high above the Sydney Harbour Bridge, in Sydney. In a clash of cultures, Red Bull Flying Bach fuses breakdance crew, Flying Steps and their explosive dance style with the music of 18th century composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.

Dance biennial

Dancers perform on the streets in Lyon, eastern France during the 16th edition of the Lyon Dance Biennial.