A person wearing a large expressive mask and black winter clothing stands in the middle of a city street during a public event.

A person wearing a large expressive mask and black winter clothing stands in the middle of a city street during a public event.

A person wearing a large expressive mask and black winter clothing stands in the middle of a city street during a public event. See more

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