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Lungi

Okay kiddo, so a lungi is a piece of clothing that people in certain parts of the world wear. It's kind of like a really long skirt, but it's not just for girls - boys and men wear it too!

It's made of a big piece of fabric that is wrapped around the waist and then tucked in tightly, kind of like when you wrap yourself up in a cozy blanket. Some lungis might have a little string to help keep them in place, kind of like a belt.

Lungis are mostly worn in places where it's really hot, like parts of India and Bangladesh, because they're very lightweight and airy. They're also really comfortable, which is important if you're going to be walking around and doing things all day.

Some people might think that wearing a lungi is strange or different, but to the people who wear them, it's just a part of their everyday clothing!
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