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A shirtless young man in dark shorts climbs a tall wooden pole in a decorated hall, one arm raised high toward the ceiling while his legs grip the pole. Above him hang many tall cylindrical banners decorated with colourful geometric patterns, birds, and orange and gold tassels, alongside shimmering round lanterns or umbrella-like ornaments in gold, green, blue and red. The ceiling is draped in white fabric with wooden beams.

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A woman in a salmon-pink sleeveless top and shorts climbs a tall wooden pole in a large tent hung with colourful striped fabric streamers in orange, blue, green and yellow, decorated with bird motifs and small hanging lanterns. A man in a black-and-orange zip jacket with white stripes stands at the lower left watching her. The white ceiling is lined with wooden beams, and bright lights glow beneath the decorations.2016-12-21A 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.2016-12-21A 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.2016-12-21A young child with wet, tousled hair stands balanced on the top of a tall wooden pole inside a decorated hall, arms stretched out for balance. The child wears a bare upper body, a pale pink cloth, and a small pendant necklace. Above, rows of colourful cylindrical hangings with bird and floral motifs in red, green, yellow and blue hang from a white ceiling with wooden beams, alongside small umbrella-like shades. At the lower left edge, a partial figure of a man with short hair and a beard looks up.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.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A 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.2016-12-21A shirtless man with long light hair tied back and a black headband climbs a tall wooden pole in a hall decorated with hanging colourful paper lanterns and umbrellas in orange, red, yellow and purple. He wears black shorts, grips the pole with both hands and bare feet, and is mid-climb. The ceiling is draped in white fabric and warm stage lights glow below.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A photograph of a bearded man with long dark hair wearing a dark loincloth and a beaded necklace, suspended horizontally on a thick wooden pole in a tent decorated with many colourful flag-like streamers and gold and green paper umbrellas. A young boy in a red dhoti stands on a decorated pole beside him, holding his arm. The image is rotated sideways. The man's appearance is not sufficient to confirm the a person identification, so he is described by role only. Bright white lights hang from the tent ceiling.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.2016-12-21