Angkor

Angkor, Cambodia

Young Cambodian orphans sit outside a temple. They have made some drawings that they would like to sell to foreigners visitors to make a little money. April 2010. De jeunes orphelins cambodgiens sont assis à l’extérieur d’un temple. Ils ont fait des dessins qu’ils aimeraient vendre aux visiteurs étrangers pour gagner un peu d’argent. Avril…

Kyoto, Japan

In one of the secondary temples of Kiyomizu Dera sanctuary, a young woman takes the pose near the statue of a rabbit. Since rabbits have large litters, Japanese people worship them since they think that they will bring celestial favors on births. February 2012. Dans un des temples secondaires du sanctuaire Kiyomizu Dera, une jeune…

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…