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    I took this photo just outside a market area in Tianjin, China. With the many pressures that Chinese youth face these days such as increasing competition for a prosperous future and being the only hope in their family due to the one child policy, it is not far-fetched to imagine that this quiet moment of simple play many be one of the rarer moments in this little girls life.: by laobaixing, Views[4078]
         		 This photo really encompasses the daily life of China. With the ever present bike in the foreground and a small convenience stall operating from a window in a building in the background. These small stalls, while common enough, are starting to face to competition from big Western brand names such as Walmart and 7-Eleven. : by laobaixing, Views[9267]
         		 One of the most remarkable things I had the pleasure of observing while I was in China was the sense of community, especially in the older generations. I took this photo of a woman just finishing an exercise dance routine with the women in the background. It was a rather cold and windy day, yet with that look of contentment on her face she could have been someplace much warmer. It is a growing fear in China, much like in many other parts of the world, that as a result of technological progress, these communal ties will not be passed on to the next generation. : by laobaixing, Views[27164]
         		 I was lucky enough to be visiting a friend in Hong Kong during the annual Dragon Boat festival. During this festival cities China wide host Dragon Boat races. Teams range from professionals to high school students and it is a exciting demonstration of community and Chinese culture. Even in the somewhat removed and modern administrative region Hong Kong, the tradition is still kept alive.: by laobaixing, Views[4537]
         		 Anyone who has ever visited or lived in China would be hard pressed to imagine China without cyclists weaving in and out of the traffic. The bicycle is one symbol of China's ever changing relationship with the west. When bikes first made their appearance in China they were welcomed with no more than apprehensive acceptance as a western oddity, now however they are as common as chopsticks and rice. : by laobaixing, Views[5257]
     
    Qurban is the biggest festival in the Uyghur calendar. Each family purchases and then sacrifices their own sheep to remember when the prophet Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son, but then God provided a substitute of a sheep at the last second. At the start of the day the city was abuzz with the festivities of the day; men on their way to the mosque, women buying supplies for the celebrations and sheep being sold on the street. However a couple hours later the atmosphere had changed completely; a sombre mood of remembrance set on community. As the blood lingered in the streets the reasons for the festival also lingered with everyone as they spent the rest of the day with their families.: by michelledeacon, Views[199]
         		 Food is especially special during the Uyghur festivals. This young girl is making Sangza; crispy, fried dough twists, which are one of the most important snacks for festivals as well as other special occasions such as weddings. Foreigners like to call this snack
         		 Food is a central part of the Uyghur culture. When Uyghurs meet with friends or family the generally share a meal, and if they don't share a meal they will at least have a snack of some sort. This stall was set up in the extreme heat of summer, so they are serving a favorite dish of cold noodles on the right, and on the left, a special treat for dessert or a snack - Uyghur homemade ice cream.: by michelledeacon, Views[421]
         		 This was one of the first sights I saw when I arrived in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang. Most signs are bilingual with both Chinese characters and Arabic-based Uyghur script. The Uyghur people are a Central Asian ethnic group that live primarily in China's Northwestern province, Xinjiang. The Uyghur culture has far more similarities with other Central Asian cultures than with the Chinese culture and this has resulted in a lot of tension and some clashes over the years. : by michelledeacon, Views[150]
         		 A young girl observing the remaining of an old neighborhood through the gates. She probably never lived in such a neighborhood and is just walking past, ignoring how life could have been before. Like many others she will just walk past and concentrate on the future rather than memories of the past in order to live a
     
    An old man contemplating an abandoned neighborhood which has been used by local youth as canvas for tags. He may have lived there in the past or like many others just wandering around. It is still unknown what will happen to this place after that the company which was supposed to renovate it went bankrupt over corruption charges. (Analog photo): by dypiem, Views[349]
         		 A worker walks through the ruins of a once thriving community. He is actually living in one of the houses at the back. Indeed these houses are still up in order to be used as
         		 A worker and kids on a demolition site with the future to come on the horizon. Right in the heart of the cities in China you can find these huge demolition sites. Playground for some, opportunities or regrets for others. Probably none of the people on this photo will ever be able to afford to live on what is going to be built here. (Analog photo): by dypiem, Views[255]
         		 It is common in China for people not to want to leave their soon to be demolished house. This old lady is still living in it. The Chinese character for Demolition is painted on the walls. The urban growth is so high that old must make space for the new despite the protests. Such protests are ignored on behalf that the benefits of the mass are more important than the individual. (Analog photo): by dypiem, Views[225]
         		 Working hours can be very long and stressful, so very often you meet commuters sleeping on their way back home: by turical, Views[232]
     
    Many workers in China still use bicycles for their work, often these jobs can be quite heavy: by turical, Views[194]
         		 In a country that is developing very fast, family traditions are still strong. Here is a father with his child at Shanghai's Old City Market, both characters look thoughtful and in some way worried.: by turical, Views[244]
         		 A chinese muslim woman in Xi'an; this city, starting point of the 'Silk Road', has been home of the chinese muslims for over than one thousand years.: by turical, Views[273]
         		 A young soldier taking guard at the Forbidden City in Beijing. China's PLA(People's Liberation Army) is the world's largest military force, with around 3 million members.: by turical, Views[384]
         		 A mostly-empty bus, soon to be sagging with people when the workday ends.: by briangooding, Views[350]
     
    Pollution takes its toll on the sky, and buildings' finishes, via acid rain.: by briangooding, Views[548]
         		 As a foreigner, the barrage of stimuli is constantly assaulting, especially during afternoon traffic.: by briangooding, Views[729]
         		 The frenzy of construction in Shanghai, China, an ever-expanding metropolis full of color, energy and over 23 million people.: by briangooding, Views[578]
         		 Elderly woman, in hill tribes, bordering Laos: by sammyp, Views[620]
         		 Young girl eating sugar cane, hill tribes bordering Laos: by sammyp, Views[1251]
     
    Vegetable market, Wudangshan: by sammyp, Views[544]
         		 Female Daoist Monk, Purple Heaven Temple, Mount Wudang, : by sammyp, Views[696]
         		 Mother and Child. Night train from Beijing to Wudangshan, : by sammyp, Views[469]
         		 One kidney is thrown into the dinner's stew, the other is given to Mei Mei to play with. : by lilychenggg, Views[244]
         		 Six hours after the initial cut, the family sits down to dinner, men take a smoke, and eat first. Mei Mei sits in the other room with the women and waits to eat.: by lilychenggg, Views[587]
     
    Nothing to be waste, the urine is drained out and the bladder flushed with water before cooking. : by lilychenggg, Views[268]
         		 With no brothers, 8-year-old Mei Mei is the first female in the family to be taught how to butcher. First step is gutting and cleaning the endless yards of the pig's intestines.: by lilychenggg, Views[964]
         		 Wintertime is tough for the Gejia people in Guizhou, China's poorest province. However, with Chinese New Year right around the corner, there is reason to celebrate and butcher one of only two pigs. Freshly killed, Mei Mei's father and uncles clean and shave the pig with boiling water: by lilychenggg, Views[1688]
         		 As our tour bus driver takes us down the three-hour route he plies daily, he passes a woman and kid riding home on a scooter, and they all pull over to the road shoulder. From the rear of the bus, we watch as he plants a kiss on the woman and pick his little girl up high in the air. He speaks no English, but when the little family gathering is over and it’s back to work, he climbs back in his seat, flashes a small crooked smile to himself, and hums a soft tune all the way down the road.: by jynkx7, Views[262]
         		 Just like anywhere in the world, the people of Kashgar too are inspired by dreams and fantasy. Here amidst the town bazaar’s stalls of daily goods and necessities, a balloon seller draws kids with cheery balloons of Angry Birds and other universal characters.: by jynkx7, Views[381]
     
    Even just a night out in the town square is a special occasion. Almost as if to compensate for the drab landscape, children and women deck out in bright colours and elaborate outfits, and pose for a photograph in the plaza.: by jynkx7, Views[282]
         		 At a small local bazaar, several patrons and stallholders put aside the realities of life and gather for a casual chat. Amidst a dusty desert town landscape, the Uyghurs find their joy in simple ways like this.: by jynkx7, Views[325]
         		 On the streets of Kashgar, a little Uyghur boy amuses himself with items he finds on the street, as his father metalsmiths a teapot over a bed of hot coal in front of his shop. Kashgar is an oasis city in the Taklamakan Desert of Xinjiang, and was a key post on the ancient silk road; Today there is still a lively trade of metal and clay pottery, carpets, silk, jewellery, fresh produce, and livestock.: by jynkx7, Views[1057]
         		 Some even park the car on a busy crossing to sell twisted bread. I must admit, although not perfect, China did very well. Some developing countries are having more difficult times. I am looking forward to see how the streets would look like in five years time. : by mtatang, Views[164]
         		 Near a public elementary school a vendor invading the street selling pet animal. This little girl is choosing her pet turtle.: by mtatang, Views[215]
     
    Sporadically street vendors are occupying spaces they think most strategic to do their business. This bicycle path is completely blocked by fruit vendors making their living.: by mtatang, Views[257]
         		 There is no country in the world which immune to daredevils. Although crossing through the red light with your child is not educative.: by mtatang, Views[182]
         		 The transformation of China as the country is flexing its muscles. A growth any modern countries could only dream about. The cities are changing and racing to the sky. The roads are broad and silky smooth and the zebra crossings are as beautiful as a grand piano. The streets were polished back then before the Olympics 2008 and it seems that they have been well maintained.: by mtatang, Views[170]
         		 Simple happiness: by yiukin, Views[145]
         		 In Tibetan Buddhism prostrations are often performed before meditation or teachings, but can form a separate practice by itself. Prostrations are seen as a means of purifying ones body, speech and mind of karmic defilements, especially pride. Prostrations are used in tandem with visualization and can be used to express reverence to Guru Rinpoche. A Tibetan pilgrim prostrating in front of the Jokhang Monastery using japa mala (Buddhist prayer beads) for counting. Lhasa, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[1875]
     
    A female Tibetan pilgrim doing kora around the Gyantse Kumbum. The Kumbum or great gomang (many-doored) chorten at Gyantse is a three dimensional mandala, meant to portray the Buddhist cosmos. The Kumbum, like other mandalas, which are portrayed by a circle within a square, enables the devotee to take part in the Buddhist perception of the universe and can depict one's potential as they move through it. Mandalas are meant to aid an individual on the path to enlightenment.Gyantse, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[1004]
         		 The Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the main centers of the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat order of Tibetan Buddhism. This is a young monk in his ceremonial yellow hat. Tashilhunpo, Shigatse, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[286]
         		 A Tibetan woman with her baby wrapped up on her back circumambulating the Jokhang Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet. For Tibetans bearing a child is an act of conscious intention that involves seven distinct stages - and starts before conception.: by tibetya, Views[579]
         		 Traveling from Zhangmu (Nepal-Tibet border) to the Tibetan capital - Lhasa you can see road workers all along the Friendship Highway. The Chinese industrialization has affected Tibet a great deal. But despite the Chinese government attempts to settle Chinese population across the Tibetan Plateau, the Roof of the World still remains a place where only the Tibetans can survive its harsh climate conditions. A Tibetan boy holding the hand of his father who works on the road construction, Tibet.: by tibetya, Views[771]
     
     
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