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…

San Sebastián, Spain

A group of women are happy to be invited to a wedding at the Miramar palace. Overlooking the Bay of La Concha, the Miramar palace is an English-style palace built in 1893. May 2024. Un groupe de femmes est heureux d’être invité à un mariage au palais de Miramar. Surplombant la baie de La Concha,…

Stone Town, Zanzibar

The Darajani central market, also known as ‘Marikiti Kuu’, meaning ‘grand market’ in Swahili, was built in 1904 by Sultan Ali Bin Hamud. The market features a series of stalls: meat on one side and fish on the other. Flies cling to the carcasses, and cats scavenge for scraps. Women come here to shop everyday. March…

Entebbe, Uganda

Entebbe is not a huge African city. With only 70,000 inhabitants, it still has a very peaceful atmosphere. January 2023. Entebbe n’est pas une énorme ville africaine. Avec seulement 70.000 habitants, elle dégage encore une atmosphère très paisible. Janvier 2023.

Valletta, Malta

The cannon fire in Valletta, the capital of Malta, is used to signal noon, commemorate important events, or honor distinguished visitors. The salutes from the saluting battery are performed by guards who are members of the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna, an organization dedicated to preserving Maltese heritage. March 2023. Les tirs de canon à La Valette,…

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…