Mumbai, India

Tens of kilos of shrimp were unloaded at the Sassoon Docks quay. Young people are getting ready to sort them so that they can be distributed throughout the Colaba neighborhood. May 2015. Des dizaines de kilos de crevettes ont été débarqués sur le quai de Sassoon Docks. Des jeunes gens s’apprêtent à les trier pour…

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…

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

On the splendid Registan Square, musicians and dancers are rehearsing for the opening ceremony of the Sharq Taronalari (‘Melodies of the East’) dance festival. The festival will take place in two days and is a major event in Central Asia. August 2024. Sur la splendide place du Registan, des musiciens et des danseurs répètent la…