Men perform a 'vakamalolo'. A group of young Fijian men sit cross-legged in a line and stretch out their arms as they perform a 'vakamalolo' or sitting dance. Naked from the waist up, they wear ceremonial costume including face paint and leis made from leaves. Fiji, 1965. Fiji, Pacific Ocean, Oceania.
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Men perform a 'vakamalolo'. A group of young Fijian men sit cross-legged in a line and stretch out their arms as they perform a 'vakamalolo' or sitting dance. Naked from the waist up, they wear ceremonial costume including face paint and leis made from leaves. Fiji, 1965. Fiji, Pacific Ocean, Oceania.

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People In line Male Garland Clothing Ceremonial attire Dancing Performing Dress and adornment Men's Art culture and sport Music dance and performance Dress and adornment Traditional non-Western Dress and adornment Body decoration Dress and adornment Jewellery and ornament Dress and adornment Ceremonial and ritual Fiji Pacific Ocean Oceania

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