Tradition may be a universal concept, but travel photography illuminates how diverse it is in practice.

The subject of tradition provides a glimpse of cultures’ stories, whether it’s an ancient custom or a ritual borne out of folklore.

Discover snapshots of cultural traditions from around the world in our latest gallery, curated by Associate Photo Editor Kristen Dobbin. Travel to Prague, Myanmar, Japan and more through the lens of tradition below.

Check out Kristen’s gallery on 500px to see more photography like this. Plus, share your own travel galleries in the comments!

l´arena by Antonio Díaz on 500px.com

Ready To Dance by Tony Cece on 500px.com

A Turning Life by Nicholas Amorim on 500px.com

Multi-colored feathers of an Indian national headdress by Sergey Dobrydnev on 500px.com

Pinimo by Orlando Calheiros on 500px.com

Bolantes de Valcarlos I Spain by Jose Javier Duro on 500px.com

Carnival by Felipe Larraz on 500px.com

Dancers resting at Angkor Wat by Sotis G on 500px.com

eyes, trough you heart by Plamen Andreev on 500px.com

Pow wow Dancer 5 by Christen Metcalfe on 500px.com

IMG_4655.jpg by laraheimert on 500px.com

A kuker in Pirin Mountains by Vladimir Dudakliev on 500px.com

Beautiful Trisha by Cora DeVos on 500px.com

Jao Dressed To Dance by Tony Cece on 500px.com

Portrait of old tattooed woman, Myanmar by Dmytro Gilitukha on 500px.com

Prague by Eduardo González on 500px.com

The Next Performance by Sam Ryan on 500px.com

Bali's Baris Dance - The Way of The Warrior by Thomas Tham on 500px.com

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