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Patriarch

Portrait of an elderly Balinese man with a red hibiscus flower. While it may seem strange to western eyes, it is not uncommon to see Balinese men tuck a flower (usually a frangipani) behind their ear. It is seen as a form of masculinity and often done after a prayer to the gods.

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Uploaded on September 28, 2024