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A shirtless young man in black shorts balances barefoot on a narrow raised beam or pole at the centre of a decorated tent, arms spread wide for balance. Above him hang many colourful cloth banners in red, orange, blue, green and yellow with white bird and floral motifs, along with small decorative bowl-shaped lamps and lanterns. Bright white lights glow at left. The scene appears to be a festival or program hall with festive hanging decorations.

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A shirtless young man in black shorts and a thin chain necklace stands balanced on the tip of a slender post, arms stretched wide, inside a tent decorated with hanging colourful cloth banners and fringed lamp shades. The banners feature bird and flower motifs in red, orange, yellow and blue, and warm lights glow beside them. No ritual, discourse or other event activity is visible apart from this balancing feat.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A shirtless young man in dark shorts balances on top of a tall wooden pole, arms stretched out wide for balance beneath a ceiling hung with colourful decorations. Above him are cylindrical hanging ornaments in orange, red, green and blue patterns with bird motifs, alongside dome-shaped lanterns and umbrella-like shades in orange, pink, gold and purple with mirror-work edging. The white draped ceiling and warm lights suggest a festive pavilion.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A shirtless young man in black shorts balances on top of a wooden pole inside a decorated tent, arms outstretched for balance and bare feet gripping the pole's top. He wears a thin chain necklace and a small red mark on his forehead. Behind him hang tall cloth-wrapped decorative poles in red, orange, green and purple with bird and floral motifs, along with gold and green paper umbrella-like ornaments under a white draped ceiling. Several other ornaments hang overhead, and the setting resembles a festival stage or performance area.2016-12-21A shirtless young man in dark shorts balances seated in a cross-legged pose on top of a tall wooden pole, a gymnastic or pole-climbing feat. Above him hangs a ceiling of colourful decorative items: tall cylindrical streamers in red, orange, green, blue and purple with bird and floral motifs, alongside umbrella-shaped shades in gold, pink, green and purple with sequined edges. A white draped ceiling and warm lighting fill the hall.2016-12-21A shirtless young man in black shorts balances on a tall wooden pole under a ceiling hung with colourful decorative lanterns and umbrella-shaped shades in orange, red, pink, blue and gold. His legs are stretched out to the side while he grips the pole with both hands, and a pendant hangs on a thin chain at his neck. The cylindrical lanterns are painted with floral and bird motifs and have orange tassels, and the ceiling is lined with white fabric. The setting suggests a festive display or acrobatic performance rather than a formal ritual.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A shirtless young man with long dreadlocks and a black headband balances barefoot on the tip of a tall wooden pole, arms outstretched for balance, wearing black shorts. Above him hang many colourful cylindrical decorations in red, orange, green, purple and yellow, with painted floral and animal motifs and orange tassels, along with small round umbrella-like ornaments with mirrored edging. The white draped ceiling and warm lighting suggest a festival stage or pavilion. One person is visible.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21