The number of Beijing hutongs (narrow alleys) has dropped dramatically as the authorities demolish them to make way for new roads and buildings. Some hutongs have now been designated as protected areas in an attempt to preserve this aspect of Chinese cultural history. December 2004. Le nombre d’hutongs (allées étroites) à Pékin a chuté dramatiquement…
Bagan is one of the most impressive sites in Myanmar. This shepherdess seemed oblivious of the beauty of the ancient pagodas and temples that surrounded her. February 2015. Pagan est un des sites les plus impressionnants de Birmanie. Cette bergère ne semblait pas consciente de la beauté des pagodes et des temples millénaires qui l’entouraient.…
In addition to fishing, the people of Lake Inle, also known as Intha, grow vegetables and fruit in large gardens that float on the surface of the lake. They navigate between the floating gardens in a unique leg rowing style. February 2015. En plus d’être des pêcheurs, les habitants du Lac Inlé, membres de l’ethnie…
Bollywood actress Divyanka Tripathi (born 1984) and her co-star Karan Patel (born 1983) play the lead roles in a popular soap opera, Ye Hai Mohabbatein. Divyanka became known when she won the 2005 Miss Bhopal contest. May 2015. L’actrice de Bollywood Divyanka Tripathi (née en 1984) et son partenaire Karan Patel (né en 1983) interprètent…
Each morning, at Sassoon Docks, fishermen hoist baskets of freshly caught fish and shrimps. Shrimps are hand peeled on the quay by groups of women and young girls in the middle of a noisy crowd. The dock hosts the biggest fish trading market in Mumbai since 1875 when it was built by Albert David Sasoon,…
The Hanging Gardens are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill. Young people, like these two Muslim girls, enjoy walking there to watch the sunset. May 2015. Les Jardins Suspendus sont des jardins en terrasse perchés en haut de Malabar Hill. Les jeunes gens, comme ces deux filles musulmanes, aiment s’y promener pour…
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