"Dinka Warriors, Africa Dreamed Series"

Every Dinka male is a warrior. Here, young men group at an annual gathering to select a new song for their warrior "age-set."

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This image will be on exhibit at Parish Gallery in Georgetown, Washington, DC, as part of the November 21-December 2, 2008 FotoWeek DC photography exhibit, "More Than You Know." Visit the News - "Parish Gallery - More Than You Know" page for further information.

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Ref: 1 (AP) (DS) Southern Sudan Photos

Location: Freedom Square, Rumbek, South Sudan

Photographer: Irene Abdou