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In a street setting, a figure in an elaborate costume stands out. The costume features a mask with prominent teeth, an ornately designed vertical piece, and a long, fringed robe. The figure also wears dark, tufted coverings on its legs and appears to be barefoot. It holds a tan-colored cloth in one hand. Behind the costumed figure, a group of people sits on the ground, mostly women, dressed in white tops and patterned lower garments. They are seated facing the costumed figure and seem to be watching its movements. The background shows a building facade with posters or advertisements on display. A street sign is partially visible at the top of the frame. The atmosphere suggests a cultural performance or street event.

The image displays a nighttime scene on a paved street or pathway in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, featuring multiple individuals in traditional Balinese attire. In the foreground on the right, a woman sits on the dark asphalt, leaning against a dark green pole. She wears a white, long-sleeved lace kebaya, an olive-green sarong with gold patterns, and a bright yellow sash tied around her waist. Her dark hair is pulled back. Her hands are clasped together in front of her. She wears brown open-toed sandals. To her immediate left, a small reddish-brown object and sparse grass are visible on the edge of the pavement. In the midground, a barefoot male figure, blurred by motion, moves from left to right. He wears a light-colored shirt and a dark-and-white patterned sarong. In the background, a group of women stands. One woman on the far left wears a white patterned kebaya and sarong, balancing a woven container on her head. Next to her, another woman stands in a white kebaya, a dark maroon patterned sarong, and carries a dark shoulder bag. Further to the right, additional individuals, also in traditional attire, are partially visible. The background is dark, with some illuminated green decorative elements visible in the upper portion. The ground consists of dark asphalt with a distinct white line.

The video shows three people in large ornate costumes walking in a procession on a street in Bali. The costumes consist of headdresses, sequined shoulders, and long grey fur-like skirts that reach the ground. Onlookers line the street, and some are taking pictures of the procession. The procession is taking place under a canopy. Shops can be seen in the background.

The image captures an outdoor scene in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, depicting a gathering of individuals, predominantly facing away from the camera, participating in what appears to be a Balinese cultural or religious event. In the immediate foreground, the back and right profile of three people are visible. The leftmost individual wears a white polo shirt with "Sr. Gelgel" inscribed on the back, a black shoulder strap, and a white cloth headwrap covering dark hair. A pink stud earring is visible in their left ear. To their right, a second individual is seen from the back and right profile, wearing a white collared shirt and a white cloth headwrap. This person has dark hair and a complex ear cuff or multiple piercings, along with a small gold-colored earring, in their right ear. Facial skin appears to have minor blemishes. The third individual, partially visible on the far right, wears a white shirt. All three individuals are adorned with traditional white Balinese head coverings. In the midground and background, numerous people are seated on an asphalt road surface and a grassy verge, similarly dressed in white or light-colored attire, observing an unseen event. The environment is an open public space, likely a street, under daylight conditions.

The video shows two figures wearing large, elaborate costumes with shaggy, light-colored exteriors, decorative gold headpieces, and red-and-white striped leg coverings walking across a zebra crossing on a street. Many people in white attire are seated or standing on either side of the street, watching the figures. A white tent-like structure provides overhead cover for some of the onlookers. Streetlights and a building are visible in the background. The video is shot from a relatively close perspective, focusing on the movement of the costumed figures.

The video shows a traditional Indonesian procession or performance at night. A crowd of people, mainly men, dressed in white shirts and white head coverings, are moving on a street under a canopy with lights. The street is lined with buildings, some of which have shops. In the center of the crowd, there is a figure dressed in a golden robe, possibly representing a deity or a significant cultural figure. Several men in the crowd are carrying various objects, including what looks like ceremonial banners or palanquins. The atmosphere appears festive, with music playing in the background. The camera is held by a member of the crowd. The text "Sematon Pasek Gel" is at the bottom of the screen.

The video shows a nighttime cultural performance. Two ornate, costumed figures are the main focus. One is predominantly black and gold with an intricate headdress resembling a mythical creature. The other is covered in long, cream-colored strands that look like a large shaggy mane. The figures are surrounded by a crowd of people, many of whom are wearing white shirts and head coverings. The setting appears to be an outdoor street or plaza, with shops and tents visible in the background. There are streetlights overhead providing illumination. People are filming the performance with their phones.

The video shows a gathering of people in what appears to be a public space. Most of the individuals are wearing white tops and traditional head coverings. A young boy wearing white, seated cross-legged in the center foreground, looks directly at the camera. A slightly younger child, also in white with a patterned sarong, stands nearby. Other people are seated or standing around them, some interacting with the children. A checkered fabric hangs in the background. The setting appears to be an outdoor event or gathering, possibly cultural or ceremonial. The lighting is somewhat dim, suggesting it may be evening or an indoor space with limited lighting.

This image depicts a nighttime scene in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, along a paved street or sidewalk during what appears to be a cultural or ceremonial gathering. In the immediate foreground, from the lower left, a person's forearms and legs are visible. The left hand holds a drumstick, striking the skin of a horizontal Balinese drum (kendang), which is made of dark wood with patterned fabric strapping. The person wears a white long-sleeved shirt and a dark, plaid-patterned sarong-like garment with gold embroidery on the knee area. They are seated on a light brown woven mat. Discarded plastic bottles and debris are visible on the ground adjacent to the mat. To the right of the drum player, a woman with dark hair, styled in a braid, is seated on the same woven mat. She wears a white lace-trimmed kebaya (blouse), a dark maroon cloth wrapped around her waist, and dark maroon long pants. Her right hand holds and interacts with a smartphone. She wears gold-colored flat sandals, with her feet resting on the dark gray paved sidewalk. Further into the scene, behind and to the left of the woman, a man is seated, wearing a white T-shirt and a checkered black-and-white Udeng (headcloth). He holds a small brass gong in his left hand and a mallet in his right hand, poised to strike the gong. Several other individuals, mostly dressed in white attire and some wearing Udengs, are visible seated along the mat, extending into the background. Some are also observed interacting with smartphones. The environment includes a dark gray paved street to the right with faded white crosswalk markings. In the background, behind the seated individuals, a large tree trunk is visible, along with structures partially draped in black and white checkered fabric (poleng cloth). The scene is illuminated by artificial lights, indicating it is nighttime. Distant figures and indistinct structures with lights are visible across the street.