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  • The Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs in London during the free Party in the Park concert to celebrate his 30 years in opera. A crowd of 100,000 stood in the London rain to watch Pavarotti perform 20 arias by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet and Wagner. VIPs the Princess of Wales, Prime Minister John Major and Michael Caine got soaked in heavy rain along with everyone else sitting on the grass cowering beneath tarpaulins. We see the rotund Operatic maestro in full flow, belting out an aria while dressed in formal tails and wastecoat and holding his customary scarf that he uses to dab the sweat from his brow. Pavarotti helped bring an otherwise high-brow artform to the ordinary Man after the BBC used his rendition of Nessun Dorma to theme their World Cup TV coverage. This lead the way to Opera reaching the Common Man in Britain.
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  • Boys wait for their examination at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • A Kathakali performance at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India.The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics
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  • A boy practices his eye exercises at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Boys oil themselves before a massage by a teacher, Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India. Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
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  • On stage, two beautiful topless girls stand semi-naked with a gentleman admirer during a variety show at the famous Parisian cabaret company Paradis Latin, Paris France. In front of glittery stars, the two ladies of the night are dressed in satin stockings and suspenders, flirting with this male dressed in top hat and tails, holding the hand of one lady and the about to kiss the cheek of the other, all the time lit with stage spotlights and the silhouetted heads of the front row audience at the bottom of the picture. The two girls appear to be twins but are probably wearing blonde wigs to make them look like a male 'Gentlemen prefer blondes' fantasy. (From a story about travelling through 6 European countries by coach in 7 days).
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  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
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  • An actor checks his make up in a mirror held by a senior student before a performance of the Ramayana at the Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • An actor has make up applied to his face before a performance of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana..The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Professor Balasubramanian guides his students in the correct position for a role. Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • On stage, a beautiful topless dancer with a gentleman admirer during a variety show at the famous Parisian cabaret company Paradis Latin, Paris France. In front of glittery stars, the ladies of the night are dressed in leotards and ballet tou-tous, flirting with this male dressed in top hat and tails with front row audience at the bottom of the picture like a male 'Gentlemen prefer blondes' fantasy.
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  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
    2006-11-08_Artisans Angkor_J.jpg
  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
    2006-11-08_Artisans Angkor_C.jpg
  • An actor offers a prayer before commencing his make up. Costume and make up are highly stylied and very laborious in Kathakali.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
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  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
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  • Students practice their dance steps in the gardens of the Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Professor Balasubramanian, a senior teacher and accomplished Kathakali performer at the Kerala Kalamandalam.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Boys at a dance class at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Arun Warrior, 19, a student at the Kerala Kalamandalam, the State academy for kathikali, stands in a shaft of light after practice.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Lacquering a giant Buddha statue. The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
    2006-11-08_Artisans Angkor_A.jpg
  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
    2006-11-08_Artisans Angkor_I.jpg
  • An actor is laced into a costume before a performance of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The costume is the most distinctive characteristic of Kathakali.  The makeup is very elaborate and the costumes are very large and heavy. There are several kinds of costume. There are: Sathwika (the hero), Kathi (the villain), Minukku (females), and Thatti. These basic divisions are further subdivided in a way which is very well known to Malayali (Keralite) audiences.  Each character is instantly recognisable by their characteristic makeup and costume.The Kalamandalam was founded in the 1930's to preserve the ancient forms of Keralan arts and dance of which Kathikali, a mute mixture of ballet and drama is the most well known..Cherathuruty, Kerala, India
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  • Boys are massaged by their teachers at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India. Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • The Artisans Angkor is a collective of artists producing carvings of wood and stone, silk making and other traditional artistic forms. The artists, who have little other opportunity, and many of whom are deaf and dumb train for approximately 4 years, then work for the collective. They also have the opportunity to develop their own studios. The skill and craftmanship that can be viewed here is extraordinary. All of what they produce is the quality is perfect goes on sale at various shop outlets.
    2006-11-08_Artisans Angkor_G.jpg
  • A boy is massaged by his teacher at the Kerala Kalamandalam.<br />
Massage is seen as an essential part of Kathakali training, making the boy's bodies supple and strong.<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • Boys practice their drumming at the Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala, India<br />
The Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 to preserve the cultural traditions of Kathakali, the stylised dance drama of Kerala. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, South India, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali is a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance performed by actors wearing extensive make up and elaborate costume who perform plays which retell in dance form stories from the Hindu epics.
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  • An adult business window displays the naughty underwear worn by five mannequin models of a Soho sex shop on Old Compton Street in London's West End. Tilted slightly to the left, we see the 5 models posing in various positions of suggestive stances, all demonstrating the shop's array of erotic clothing for the Good Time Girl! On the far right is the artwork of a topless woman, wearing only knee-length stockings. See from behind, the line-drawing of the female suggests a dancer on a Parisian stage act such as the Folies Bergere or Paradis Latin - variety performances for the male admirer. She looks over her left shoulder as if to wink in our direction, all part of the illusion of coquettish desire and greedy eroticism. Old Compton Street is known for cafes, bars and especially the gay, trans-gender scene and for sellers of erotic toy 'accessories'!
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti performs in London during the free Party in the Park concert to celebrate his 30 years in opera<br />
on 30th July 1991 in Londons Hyde Park. A crowd of 100,000 stood in the rain to watch Pavarotti perform 20 arias by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet and Wagner. VIPs the Princess of Wales, Prime Minister John Major and Michael Caine were soaked in heavy rain along with everyone else sitting on the grass cowering beneath tarpaulins. Pavarotti helped bring an otherwise high-brow artform to the ordinary Man after the BBC used his rendition of Nessun Dorma to theme their World Cup TV coverage.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
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  • Rain-soaked opera fans sit on wet grass before the perfoamance by Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti during the free Party in the Park concert to celebrate his 30 years in opera, on 30th July 1991 in Londons Hyde Park, on 30th July 1991, in London, England. A crowd of 100,000 stood in the rain to watch Pavarotti perform 20 arias by Verdi, Puccini, Bizet and Wagner. VIPs the Princess of Wales, Prime Minister John Major and Michael Caine were soaked in heavy rain along with everyone else sitting on the grass cowering beneath tarpaulins. Pavarotti helped bring an otherwise high-brow artform to the ordinary Man after the BBC used his rendition of Nessun Dorma to theme their World Cup TV coverage.
    opera_crowd-30-07-1991.jpg
  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
    2006-11-07_Apsara Dance_AA.jpg
  • Beautiful Apsara dancers perform at Jasmine restaurant in Siem Reap. The ancient artform of Apsara dance is loaded with the symbolism of each move or position the dancers perform. Basic dance training takes 6 years with a further 5 or 6 years to mature artistically, learning some 1500 positions in total. The dancers are sewn into their silk tunics before each performance to ensure a tight fit. During the rein of Jayavarman VII, 3000 dancers performed exclusively for the king.
    2006-11-07_Apsara Dance_P.jpg
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