January 28, 2026, Canning, West Bengal, India: A child poses with his face painted during the event. For generations Bahurupi artists from West Bengal have been practicing in the art of face painting. Using their painting techniques they can easily metamorphose into different characters during a performance, which often represents tribal myths. These traditional artists scrape a living from their performances, relying on the generosity of audiences for their income. (Credit Image: © Avishek Das/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire) #zumapress #photojournalism #india #facepaint