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A folk performer in theatrical costume dances in the centre of a shaded open courtyard with a red earth floor. He wears a painted face with a large moustache, a tall ornate crown, a dark embroidered bodice, a pink sash and a rainbow-striped green and red skirt over yellow trousers, and he brandishes a curved sword. Behind him seated musicians play a harmonium and drums while a dense crowd of men in white dhotis and shirts, along with women and children, watches and claps. Banana leaves and hanging decorative tassels frame the space.

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Outdoor festival gathering under a thatched palm-leaf canopy with coloured cloth-wrapped poles hanging at the edges. In the centre a performer in a costume with a tall pink-and-gold headdress, a red and pink upper garment, a multicoloured rainbow skirt, and yellow trousers stands on bare red earth, holding a stick. Beside him a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a handheld microphone, and a drummer plays a drum set on a wooden stand. Crowds of men and boys in white dhotis and shirts surround them, some with hands raised. The scene appears to be a folk performance at a village celebration.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor village gathering under a thatched palm-leaf canopy with banana plants and hanging decorative banners. A performer in an ornate red, black and green costume with a gold-and-red crown, yellow trousers and anklets, painted face with moustache, holds a microphone and a decorated stick while dancing in the open courtyard. Around him, men in white dhotis and white shirts stand and sit, some holding a harmonium and other instruments, while a crowd of villagers, women in saris and children watch from the sides.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor village gathering under a thatched palm-leaf canopy decorated with colourful hanging cloth streamers. A performer in an ornate golden-crowned headdress, pink and black embroidered jacket, and a multicoloured sequined skirt with yellow leggings holds a curved decorated staff and dances in front of the crowd. Around him, men in white dhotis and shirts stand and sit, several holding small hand instruments, while a seated musician plays a harmonium. Spectators fill the background, some seated on blue plastic chairs, under mango trees and banana plants.2008-07-28A street performer in an elaborate Terukkuttu-style costume stands at centre, wearing an ornate gold-and-red crown, a pink shawl over a dark embroidered bodice, a green and multicoloured pleated skirt and yellow leggings, while singing into a microphone. Around him a crowd of men in white dhotis and white shirts, some with shawls, stand closely, several clapping or gesturing. A harmonium is visible at right with a man playing it, and a drum stands near. Coloured bunting hangs at the top and banana leaves frame the outdoor setting over red earth.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor village gathering under a thatched palm-leaf canopy with colourful cloth-wrapped pillars. A performer in an ornate painted face mask, crown-like headdress, bright red-and-green costume with a gold-trimmed skirt and yellow leggings stands at centre holding a microphone, apparently performing a folk theatre or dance act. Around him men in white dhotis and white shirts, one holding a small cymbal-like instrument, stand and sit; a harmonium-style instrument is near the centre. Many spectators fill the background and sides, some seated on plastic chairs, including children and women in blue saris. Red earth ground and banana trees surround the space.2008-07-28Outdoor community gathering with a crowd of many men, women and children seated and standing under a white awning, with palm fronds and a banner at left. In the centre, a performer in an elaborate gold crown with pink and green accents wears a sequined, embroidered bodice, a pink shawl-like wrap, a bright green and rainbow-striped skirt and yellow tights, holding a small hand instrument. Facing him, a woman in a magenta saree with flowers in her hair speaks into a microphone while holding a small hand percussion instrument. Several men in white shirts and dhotis sit nearby playing hand drums and bells. A drum rests at right. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28July 28 20082008-07-28Outdoor village gathering with a street-theatre performer in a costume of a bold, mustachioed character wearing an ornate golden crown with pink and teal jewels, black embroidered bodice with pink fur-like shoulder pieces, a bright green and pink sequined skirt, yellow leggings, and holding a curved sword. A man in a red and gold floral shirt and pink headscarf holds a microphone toward him. To the right, a woman in a pink sari with white embroidery presses her palms together, and a man in white dhoti stands beside a harmonium. Behind them a large crowd of villagers, many in white, watches, including children and elderly people.2008-07-28