A young Chinese lady gets photographed near the Spirit Way that leads to the Ming Dynasty tombs. Thirteen emperors are buried in the area inside impressive necropolises. December 2004. Une jeune Chinoise se fait photographier près de la Voie des Esprits qui conduit aux tombeaux de la dynastie Ming. Treize empereurs sont enterrés sur le…
In the 19th century, women were allowed to pray at the Western Wall. Today, only men can access the Wall and the Torah Ark covered section. There is however in Jerusalem a feminist organization whose goal is to secure the rights of women to pray at the Western Wall. December 2009. Au XIXème siècle, les…
The shinto marriage is the traditional Japanese marriage. The bride wears heavy make-up and a white kimono, that symbolizes virginity and obedience to her husband. I had the opportunity to witness several ceremonies in Japan. They all end up with a photo session. Nothing proves that the guests will have a good time. The ceremony…
This was a very busy day in Istanbul as people were getting ready to leave to Mecca for the Hajj, the official pilgrimage period. In front of the Süleymaniye Mosque, I spotted this woman in black who was remained unruffled in the middle of the crowd. March 1997. C’était une journée très chargée à Istanbul…
This man with a strange hat does not move. He is a buddhist monk begging for alms in front of the Kiyomizu temple. Begging is the only occasion monks appear in public. February 2012. Cet homme avec un étrange chapeau ne bouge pas. C’est un moine bouddhiste qui demande l’aumône devant le temple Kiyomizu. La…
A group of monks is waiting for a plane in one of the halls of the Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. I liked the contrast between the modern, clean and cold building and the traditional outfit they were wearing. March 2007. Un groupe de moines attend l’avion dans un des halls de l’aéroport Suvarnabhumi à Bangkok.…
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