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The Auspicious Lion Dance of Myanmar
An auspicious ritual followed by the Chinese settled all over the world, is to perform the traditional Lion Dance. Danced to the rhythm of large drums, this dance is performed … Continue reading →
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The Golden Shwedagon Pagoda of Yangon
No words … just photos of a place offering shade to the body & spirit in the heat of Myanmar. The grandeur of the architecture matches the depth of devotion … Continue reading →
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Landscapes of Rural Myanmar
Myanmar is known by its fantastic architecture seen in the Golden Pagodas in the various cities. But equally beautiful are the serene landscapes of rural Myanmar. The simple life, the … Continue reading →
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Street Culture of Myanmar – a Photo Travelogue
A town’s pulse may be felt in its markets – markets in which the locals shop. Traders big and small, the wares they offer, the way these are displayed, their … Continue reading →
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Tears in Taukkyan – War Memorial in Myanmar
IN CONTINUATION OF ANOTHER NOTE – “TEARS IN KOHIMA” Another stark reminder of lives lost in exchange for land – the Taukkyan War Memorial in Mingaladon, Myanmar. No matter how … Continue reading →
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The Luxury on a Cruise Ship – Cakes & Ale
There are many deemed luxuries on cruise ships – the 5-star living, the facilities, the decor and the amazing variety of food, the 5-star service people and so on. But … Continue reading →
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A Glimpse of Stunning Mizo Textiles – The Puanchei
Most are now woven on power looms but a few are still made on back-strap looms.A Glimpse of Stunning Mizo Textiles – The Puanchei The Puanchei: The Puan is the … Continue reading →
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Burning the Old Man
A fantastic memorable quiet New Year's Eve party with strangers - carrying on the old tradition of burning an old man dummy. Goa, India
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A Bleak Sunset of Vanishing Cultures
Yesterday as I walked on Carter Road in the mood for contemplation, I witnessed this totally bland sunset. Grey, bleak, unnoticed, unsung and so gradual that visually one would not … Continue reading →
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Textile Ethnography – Markers of Migration
The inevitable outcome of passion – if one can afford it – is heavy expenditure. I mean expenditure of the most scarce resource i.e. “time”. In my case, much of … Continue reading →
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Dressing up for a Ball, 1800s
People think draping a sari is difficult. But hardly as difficult as dressing up for the ball in the 1800s! A link to some images posted on Facebook: … Continue reading →
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Satrangi… Seven Colors of …..
Seven is a special prime number! It is the number of easily discernible distinct colors of the rainbow*. It is the number of easily discernible distinct notes of music*. It … Continue reading →
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