'The Island Remembers': 8th Rusinga Cultural Festival
Traditional wrestling, known as "eminyiika". No punches or kicks are allowed. The objective is to make the opponent land on his back. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY
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Ajua, a popular ancient board game played by elderly men at the 8th edition of the Rusinga Cultural Festival. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY
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Dancers entertaining guests with a cultural performance at the 8th edition of the Rusinga Cultural Festival. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY
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Boma night, a night of music and storytelling at the 8th edition of the Rusinga Cultural Festival. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY
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Traditional dancers leading the way down to Luore beach for the boat race at the 8th edition of the Rusinga Cultural Festival. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY
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Porridge made from millet and sorghum served in a calabash. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY
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The leading ladies of the women's boat race at the 8th edition of the Rusinga Cultural Festival. PHOTO | MESHACK YOBBY