Rabinal Achi Dancers in Monsoon Twilight

Warm string lights hang from the shrine walls, illuminating performers in colorful Guatemalan Rabinal Achi costumes against a slate gray sky. Heavy monsoon clouds press low over the coastal Indian town of Machilipatnam. Intricate woven textiles in red, blue, and yellow ripple across the bodies of dancers moving in a tight formation. Water droplets rest on the hem of a skirt and rest on the edge of a wooden mask. The glow from the lanterns reflects off the damp stone floor beside the dancers. A geometric pattern on a sash catches the dim light at the edge of the frame.