Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, there is a wide variety of round breads. Bread accompanies almost every meal and can be eaten with tea, honey, butter, or more substantial dishes like soups and stews. August 2024. Au Kirghizistan, on trouve un grand choix de pains ronds. Le pain accompagne presque tous les repas et peut être mangé avec du…

Khiva, Uzbekistan

Evening falls outside the walls of Khiva. Two Muslim men wait for the time of prayer in front of a small mosque. They are wearing the chapan, the traditional Uzbek coat, and an unusual hat called a telpak. August 2024. Le soir tombe à l’extérieur des murailles de Khiva. Deux hommes musulmans attendent l’heure de…

Tachkent, Uzbekistan

A engaged couple poses in magnificent traditional attire in the courtyard of the museum of applied Arts, one of the few historic buildings in Tashkent. August 2024. Un couple de fiancés pose en costumes traditionnels somptueux dans la cour du musée des Arts appliqués, un des rares bâtiments historiques de Tachkent. Août 2024.

Beijing, China

The inhabitants of Beijing are not afraid of the severe cold. As soon as the sun appears, they do not hesitate to bundle up and go out to the city’s parks. December 2004. Les habitants de Pékin n’ont pas peur du grand froid. Dès que le soleil se montre, ils n’hésitent pas à se couvrir…

Song-Köl, Kyrgyzstan

In the mountains near lake Song-Köl, it is time to milk the mares. In the summer season, milking is required up to seven times a day. The poor collection is used to prepare kumis, the national drink made of fermented milk. August 2024. Dans les montagnes près du lac Son Koul, c’est l’heure de la…

Altyn Arashan, Kyrgyzstan

In the mountains near Karakol, Kyrgyz children learn to ride horses at a very young age. Without being accompanied by adults, they move around the Altyn Arashan plateau, known for its hot springs. August 2024. Dans les montagnes près de Karakol, les enfants kirghizes apprennent très jeunes à monter à cheval. Sans être accompagnés par…