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A shirtless man with long hair tied back and a black headband balances on one foot atop a wooden pole, arms stretched wide, inside a festive hall. Overhead hang rows of colourful cylindrical banners in red, green, yellow, orange and blue with floral motifs and bird emblems, interspersed with decorative umbrella-shaped lanterns. A white canopy ceiling and wooden beams frame the scene.

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December 21 20162016-12-21A shirtless man in dark shorts balances on the top of a tall wooden pole inside a tent hung with colourful painted cylindrical lanterns, bowl-shaped shades and many small round lights. He stands with arms outstretched for balance while a helper in a dark shirt steadies the pole from below, and a second man in a white cloth sits at the lower left. The ceiling is draped with multicoloured decorations in red, yellow, orange, blue and green, and bright white lamps are suspended among them.2016-12-21December 21 20162016-12-21A shirtless young man with pale, curly hair tied back by a black headband performs a balancing pose, his body held horizontal above a wooden post as he grips its top with both hands. He wears black briefs and a thin chain necklace, and his bare feet are extended outward. Behind him hang rows of colourful striped and embroidered tassel banners in orange, yellow, red, blue and green, with lanterns suspended from the tent ceiling.2016-12-21A shirtless man with long dreadlocks tied back by a black headband balances on a thin wooden pole, arms stretched wide and one leg lifted, wearing black shorts and a thin chain necklace. The ceiling is hung with colourful cloth banners in red, green, blue and yellow with bird motifs and orange tassels, plus round lanterns.2016-12-21A shirtless young man balances on top of a tall wooden pole held upright by two men in dark shirts gripping its base, arms spread wide. He wears dark shorts and a headband. The ceiling above is hung with rows of colourful cylindrical streamers in red, orange, green, yellow and blue, with round paper lanterns and umbrella-shaped decorations. Spectators stand around the edges, and a woman in a white top watches from the lower left. The scene looks like a stage-style acrobatic performance under a decorated pavilion.2016-12-21A 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 20162016-12-21A 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 dreadlocks tied up under a black headband balances on a thin wooden pole, arms stretched wide, black shorts, a beaded necklace around his neck. Above him hang many colourful cylindrical decorations in red, yellow, green and blue with bird motifs, fringed with yellow tassels, alongside round paper lanterns and umbrella-shaped ornaments under a white tented canopy. The setting appears to be a festive hall with a wooden beam ceiling. Appearance-based label: a person is on the pole, with long matted hair and a bare upper body; the sole visible person is performing the balancing act.2016-12-21A photograph of a shirtless man with long light blonde dreadlocked hair tied up, wearing a black headband and black shorts, balancing on top of a tall wooden pole in a decorated hall. His left arm is stretched out to the side for balance while his right hand grips the pole. Above him hang colourful painted cylindrical banners in red, yellow, green and blue with bird motifs, alongside pale paper lanterns and umbrella-shaped decorations under a white fabric ceiling.2016-12-21