International body painting festival in South Korea (photos)

International Body painting Festival opened at Duryu park on September 1, 2012 in Daegu, South Korea.

The festival is the largest event in the field of body painting and spreads the art form to thousands of interested visitors each year.

Bodies are painted with many different materials and techniques, and often combined with the jaw-dropping costumes and show effects, The Daily Mail reports.

Entrants are invited to enter three competitions, including most photogenic model, best body-paint, and best fantasy makeup.

Hundreds of artists from all over the world compete in the competition, which has been held in Colon Field Concert Hall, in Duryu Park, Daegu, since 2008.

Visitors to the festival can buy their own painting supplies and make up should they wish to have a go at home.