Mali
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Crowds entering the Mali section, ready to explore the traditional and modern crafts and textiles of Mali
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Traditional Malian Carved Wooden Sculpture
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The Timbuktu Stage, where patrons have the opportunity to experience Malian music and dance. The Smithsonian Castle is seen in the background and a Malian adobe gate welcomes visitors to experience the culture of Mali.
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The musicians play as the crowd gazes at the masked Dogon dancers. The crowd roared as this dancer on stilts entered the tent from outisde
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The Dogon dancer on stilts takes a rest, while the band continues to play
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Dogon Masked dancer entertains the packed tent
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Dancing away! In traditional Dogon masks and apparel
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The Dogon dancer on stilts dwarfs over the fellow Dogon dancer, the crowd looks on in awe
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How they keep their balance is amazing!
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His mask represents the ancestors of the Dogon people and the style a snake. Entering and exiting the tent was a talent in itself, the ability to move the head back in forth in sync with the music was impressive
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The Dogon dancers wearing masks representing ancestry and courage
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Taking a final walk around the stage
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The band, the dancers and the Mayor take a walk around the dance floor before leaving the Timbuktu stage
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View of the Balafon
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Traditional Malian dancing
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