Dancer ready to go on stage in Darjeeling


14 October 2011
Dancer ready to go on stage in Darjeeling

On Sundays, many people gather in Darjeeling’s main square. Sometimes political meetings are held there. At other times, entertainment draws the crowds. Today, just off the famous square, called Chowrasta, I met this dancer who was getting ready to go on stage along with her fellow dancers, adorned with the same jewellery.

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