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Men attack each other with banana branches in a mock battle at the Magwa Kogwa festival, Unguja Island.

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Gangs of men attack each other with banana branches in a ritual battle at Magwa Kogwa festival.

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Women dancing around a flaming hut at Magwa Kogwa festival.

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People run for cover from the fighting at Magwa Kogwa festival.

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Men attack each other with banana branches in a ritual battle at Magwa Kogwa festival.

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Men attack each other with banana branches in a ritual battle at Magwa Kogwa festival.

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A boy stands ready to join the fray at the ritual fight marking the beginning of the Magwa Kogwa festival.

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Boys wearing heavy clothes as armour against the blows from banana branches.