In Ciherang, Indonesia, a traditional Panjat Pinang competition is underway

In Ciherang, Indonesia, a traditional Panjat Pinang competition is underway. A tall, greased bamboo pole stands centrally under a clear blue sky, adorned at its apex with red and white national flag motifs and a circular structure from which numerous prizes are suspended. These prizes include a black scooter, a red bicycle, a boxed LED television, multiple plastic bags filled with various items, and a large cutout of a female figure. A team of approximately ten individuals, primarily young adults, are attempting to ascend the pole. One male participant, dressed in dark clothing, is positioned highest, supported by two female participants in light shirts and dark lower garments who are actively climbing the pole. Below them, a base of multiple female participants in white t-shirts and dark bottoms form a human pyramid, their arms extended upward to provide support. A crowd of spectators observes the event in the background, which features low-rise buildings, utility poles, and power lines indicative of a semi-urban environment.