People placed a mask on a Giant Buddhist goddess in Japan, weighing 35 kg (77 pounds).
While the “mask”, made with net fabric and measuring 4.1 metres (13.5 ft.) by 5.3 metres (17.4 ft.), was carried on ropes by four workers, who took three hours to scale and place the material on the 57-metre (187-ft.) statue.
The statue, built 33 years ago, is hollow with a spiral staircase that can be climbed to the height of the goddess’ shoulder. People visit the statue, which is holding a baby, to pray for the safe delivery of babies and to ask for blessings for their newborns.