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Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India

Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
It’s an ancient martial art, and revived in recent times.

Two Kalaripayattu warriors show off their skills in a duel at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
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A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia

A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia
Finger movements were more prominent, and I liked their silk attire so much.

A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia
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Chinese Opera actors at a play, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Chinese Opera actors at a play, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Chinese Opera actors at a play, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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Kathakali lead performer, Kalamandalam Biju dancing in a play, Cherita Singapura at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore

Kathakali lead performer, Kalamandalam Biju dancing in a play, Cherita Singapura at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore
Kathakali make up is very distinct and brings out facial expressions in prominence. Fascinating to the watch the live performance up close and delight to photograph.

Kathakali lead performer, Kalamandalam Biju dancing in a play, Cherita Singapura at Stamford Arts Centre, Singapore
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A man taking dip in the river Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

A man taking dip on the river Ganges , Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
Belief is that one’s sins will be washed away if you take a dig in the river.

A man taking dip on the river Ganges, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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A young girl trying to touch the tiny waves at the beach, Changi Beach, Singapore

An young girl playing with tiny waves by the beach,  Changi Beach, Singapore
Both the sea waves and the girl trying to touch each other it seemed.

A young girl trying to touch the tiny waves at the beach, Changi Beach, Singapore
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Indian Classical dancers putting up a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore

Indian Classical dancers putting up a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore
It was an enthralling performance and I loved the postures and dance moves. Liked this posture more. Dancers are from Bhaskar’s Art Academy in Singapore and they are brilliant.

Indian Classical dancers putting up a traditional Indian dance show for the Night Festival at Armenian Street, Singapore
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A young women as busker putting up a dance performance at Queen Street, Bugis, Singapore

A young women as busker putting up a dance performance at Queen Street, Bugis, Singapore
A young women as busker putting up a dance performance at Queen Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A street vendor with his mobile cart under a big tamarind tree, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

A street vendor with his mobile cart under a big tamarind tree, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Huge tree. Good to see it’s preserved.

A street vendor with his mobile cart under a big tamarind tree, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
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A passenger telling his route to the rickshaw man,Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A passenger telling his route to the rickshaw man, 
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A passenger telling his route to the rickshaw man, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family’s evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India

An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family's evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India
An young boy offering flowers to Gods as he sets up his family’s evening food stall. Srivilliputhur, India
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Young kids in a friendly tussle at their Sunday evening soccer, Pasir Ris Park, Singapore

Young kids in a friendly tussle at their Sunday evening soccer, Pasir Ris Park, Singapore
I felt great seeing them in a spirited game at the Park during this challenging times where outdoors games had gone down so much. Tele lens helped to picture them candidly. I loved their smile while tussling for the ball.

Young kids in a friendly tussle at their Sunday evening soccer, Pasir Ris Park, Singapore