Fiji, Preparations for a 'sevusevu' ceremonyA group of Fijian men perform an elaborate dance before a traditional 'sevusevu' welcoming ceremony. Most sit cross-legged on the ground, facing each other in two rows, whilst another man dances in the centre, his legs bent and arms outstretched. All wear ceremonial costume including skirts made from palm leaves or strips of fabric. Caption reads: Preceding any event of importance Yanqona must be prepared with elaborate ceremony, 1965. 2005/010/1/14/55.

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Preparations for a 'sevusevu' ceremony

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