Angkor

Angkor, Cambodia

A group of musicians plays outside a temple in the former capital city of the Khmer empire. Most of them are handicapped because of the many anti personnel mines that are still hidden in Cambodian fields. April 2010. Un groupe de musiciens joue à l’extérieur d’un temple dans l’ancienne capitale de l’empire khmer. La plupart…

Shanghaï

Shanghai, China

Very few Chinese wear traditional clothes nowadays. This lady and her daughters dressed in their best clothes were on their way to the temple of the City Gods of Shanghai. May 2016. Très peu de Chinois portent les tenues traditionnelles de nos jours. Cette dame et ses filles parées de leurs plus beaux atours étaient en route…

Bombay

Mumbai, India

The caves on Elephanta island in Mumbai are a popular destination for Indian tourists. The Hindu caves contain rock carved stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated to the Lord Shiva. May 2015. Les grottes de l’île d’Elephanta à Bombay sont une destination populaire pour les touristes indiens. Les grottes hindoues contiennent des sculptures gravées dans…

Shanghaï

Shanghai, China

People gather in Fuxing Park on  Sunday morning to sing and dance. One lady conducts the choir while the singers follow the words on a large piece of paper held by a man. April 2016. Les gens se retrouvent au parc Fuxing le dimanch matin pour chanter et danser. Une dame dirige le choeur tandis que…

Suzhou

Suzhou, China

The Chinese kunqu opera style was born in Suzhou. These ladies dressed in pink, enjoy themselves before the rehearsal. They will sing and dance for Chinese tourists on a stage close to the Maple bridge. April 2016. L’opéra chinois kunqu a ses origines à Suzhou. Ces dames habillées en rose, s’amusent avant la répétition. Elles vont…

Pagan

Bagan, Myanmar

After spending the day working in the fields,  a family is on their way back home. Their carriage goes through the ancient Bagan temples.  February 2015. Après avoir passé la journée aux champs, une famille est sur le chemin du retour. Leur chariot traverse les anciens temples de Pagan. Février 2015.