Garut sheep, locally known as Domba Garut, clash during the sheep fighting contest at the annual sheep show of the President Cup 2025 at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, on September 21. (ADITYA AJI)
On September 13, passersby admire illuminated fish-shaped lanterns lining Guangxiao Road in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in celebration of the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. (VCG)
Caged birds during a bird singing competition in Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat, September 15. Some 1,250 birds from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore competed in the annual contest. (MADAREE TOHLALA)
Aerial view of Dachaidan Jade Lake in Qinghai Province on September 10. Rich in potassium, magnesium, and lithium, the lake reflects a striking palette of colors. (VCG)
On September 6, the 33rd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest over the waters adjacent to Macau Tower in Macao, south China, attracts throngs of locals and tourists alike. (VCG)
A giant eagle e gy, or ogoh-ogoh, appears during the Ethno Culture Carnival, an event to promote peace through culture and celebrate Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, in Magelang, Central Java, on September 20. (DEVI RAHMAN)
Dragon dance performance during the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 7. (VINCENT THIAN)