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Debaa dance

Debaa dance

The debaa, a gentle, swaying dance performed exclusively by women, is accompanied by the plaintive song of a soloist and a slow melodic chorus....
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The debaa, a gentle, swaying dance performed exclusively by women, is accompanied by the plaintive song of a soloist and a slow melodic chorus.
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Canon DIGITAL IXUS 70

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 5800/1000

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Dec, 2017

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