Filipino soldiers take part in a smoking ceremony to kick off Pitch Black 2024

Filipino soldiers take part in a smoking ceremony to kick off Pitch Black 2024 in Darwin, Australia. This is an ancient and cultural practice among aboriginal Australians to welcome visitors and ward off bad spirits. The herbal smoke comes from burning native plants and is believed to have both spiritual and cleansing properties. Pitch Black 2024 is a joint military exercise hosted by Australia.
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