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Dancers in their iconic "Swan Paint" from Mathew Bourne's "cygneture" work, Swan Lake, pose in formation in front of Australia's landmark Opera House (L) and Harbour Bridge at Mrs Macquaries Chair in Sydney during a media call. Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake was first staged at Sadler's Wells theatre in London back in 1995 while it has been performed in the UK, Los Angeles, Europe, Australia, Japan, Israel and Singapore. PHOTO: AFP/ Saeed Khan

Emirati men play instruments as they perform a traditional dance during a festival in the city of Al-Ain celebrating traditional culture. Emiratis are trying to preserve their tribal customs, including the Bedouin lifestyle, against an influx of alien influences from a foreign labour force that has transformed their lives. PHOTO: AFP/MARWAN NAAMANI






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