Sheqerie Buqaj lays on her back as she receives a traditi...

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  • Sheqerie Buqaj lays on her back as she receives a traditional face painting by Aziza Sefitagic, while presenting the traditional wedding of Bosnian women from Zhupa region, during the "Etno Fest" festival in the village of Kukaj. AFP
    Sheqerie Buqaj lays on her back as she receives a traditional face painting by Aziza Sefitagic, while presenting the traditional wedding of Bosnian women from Zhupa region, during the "Etno Fest" festival in the village of Kukaj. AFP
  • As part of the centuries old tradition, old ladies prepare young brides, painting their faces in many layers of colors while the golden circles symbolize the cycles of life. AFP
    As part of the centuries old tradition, old ladies prepare young brides, painting their faces in many layers of colors while the golden circles symbolize the cycles of life. AFP
  • Today, this tradition is at the verge of extinction as only a 70 year-old Lady Aziza continues preparing young brides according to the tradition. AFP
    Today, this tradition is at the verge of extinction as only a 70 year-old Lady Aziza continues preparing young brides according to the tradition. AFP
  • Buqaj receives a traditional face painting. AFP
    Buqaj receives a traditional face painting. AFP
  • Sefitagic applies a face painting to a bride. AFP
    Sefitagic applies a face painting to a bride. AFP
  • Buqaj lays on her back as she receives a traditional face painting by Sefitagic. AFP
    Buqaj lays on her back as she receives a traditional face painting by Sefitagic. AFP
  • Buqaj stands after receiving a traditional face painting. AFP
    Buqaj stands after receiving a traditional face painting. AFP
  • Buqaj looks on after receiving a traditional face painting. AFP
    Buqaj looks on after receiving a traditional face painting. AFP