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Outdoor procession at dusk on a red carpet path. A man with a swept-back hair, white-and-red forehead markings, and reddish-brown ochre clothing draped over one shoulder smiles while looking up. He wears layered red and orange flower garlands, a thick ornate gold-and-bead necklace, a gold armlet, and gold earring. Behind him, drummers and trumpet players in red-and-cream dress play brass horns and drums, while other participants in dark and ochre clothing walk with tall ceremonial staffs. A low building and trees are in the background.

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