Shanghaï

Shanghai, China

The famous Shanghai « Fabric Market » is home to hundreds of tailors and seamstresses. This lady is in one of the booths to choose the fabric for a dress. April 2016. Le célèbre « Marché  aux tissus » de Shanghaï abrite des centaines de tailleurs et couturières. Cette dame est dans une des échoppes pour choisir du tissu…

Shnaghaï

Shanghai, China

In a tiny shop, not far from Lujiabang road, a lady prepares pork Xiao Long Bao (these are the traditional dumplings from Shanghai). I guess they would be served in nearby restaurants. April 2016. Dans une boutique minuscule, pas loin de la rue Lujiabang, une dame prépare des Xiao Long Bao de porc (ce sont les…

Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

The big river that crosses Bangkok is called Chao Phraya. On the bank opposite to the modern buildings, a whole part of the city looks like a village. Inhabitants use small rowboats on the canals to reach one of the floating markets. March 2007. Le grand fleuve qui traverse Bangkok s’appelle le Chao Phraya. Sur la…

Deogarh

Deogarh, India

Sikhs wear color turbans that have significance in their culture. This man wears an orange turban. The orange color is representative of two qualities in the Sikh religion: knowledge and courage. March 2008. Les Sikhs portent des turbans de couleur qui ont une signification dans leur culture. Cet homme porte un turban orange. La couleur…

Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan

The Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto is located on top of a mountain. It is surrounded by shops for tourists and pilgrims. February 2012. Le temple de Kiyomizu-dera de Kyoto est haut d’une montagne. Il est cerné par les boutiques pour touristes et pèlerins. Février 2012.

Mumbai, India

This group of Muslim men is about to visit the Elephanta caves on the island bearing the same name. The biggest cave is a Shiva shrine. The rock cut architecture of the caves has been dated to between the 5th and 8th centuries. May 2015. Ce groupe de Musulmans est sur le point de visiter…