group of people engaged in a traditional performance

group of people engaged in a traditional performance. A person in the foreground is holding and swinging a red whip-like object. There is a row of people dressed in black and checkered patterns, possibly performers, lined up facing forward. Some are kneeling or crouching. Behind them, a crowd of spectators is watching. The performance appears to involve striking objects, as one can hear the distinct sound of a whip or stick hitting something. The scene is outdoors, beneath trees, on a paved area with some damp patches.