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Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:38 pm

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‘Chindonya’ still manage to jazz up streets

In kimono, wigs and elaborate makeup, the “chindonya” troupe dances down the street, banging on drums and gongs and blowing on flutes. One performer hands out fliers with advertisements.

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