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Two young women from the Karo tribe of southern Ethiopia engage in a traditional beauty ritual on a hill above the Omo River. Known for their elaborate body painting using white chalk and their vibrant beadwork, the Karo people preserve customs deeply rooted in cultural identity and ancestral heritage. This intimate moment of preparation, set against the lush backdrop of the Omo Valley, reflects both the strength of tradition and the quiet power of human connection.