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June 27, 2017
[social_warfare]

Commanders of the warrior troops line up for the beginning of the Grebeg Syawal procession on June 26, 2017. They are dressed in the traditional ceremonial attire of high officials, displaying the batik cloth, an Indonesian handmade fabric. This batik clothing is decorated with certain designs and colors that can only be worn by high-ranking palace officials. RNS photo by Alexandra Radu