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The Matriarch’s Dance

A candid portrait of an elder woman participating in a traditional dance demonstration in a high-altitude Nepalese village. Her face, adorned with the marks of time, is framed by her ornate traditional attire, including large gold earrings, a vibrant necklace, and a patterned headscarf she adjusts with graceful hands. The image reflects her pride and connection to cultural heritage, with a warm, intimate atmosphere as onlookers surround her in the dimly lit setting.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Laprak, Nepal
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Alexandre Brisson