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    Rainy night at Mr. Soon's rented family home and workplace. His family generations have been staying here for the past 120 years. Life here however is coming to an end for Mr. Soon and his family by December 2014. With the once famous British colonial trading settlement - George Town rapidly turning into tourist town after the conferment of UNESCO title in 2008, he is not spared from merciless home eviction due to capitalism. Even being listed in the intangible heritage trade inventory, Mr. Soon today is facing the threat of not having a place to run his old trade, as the rental price tag has skyrocketed to an unrealistic figure, that poses so much threat to his already endangered trade - the bamboo and rattan weaver trade. He is contemplating to stop his old trade, not because of the lack of business volume, but basically involuntary movement (without any protection and relocation effort from UNESCO official monitoring agency) and high rental for alternative place. The gentrification of tourism has caused ripple effect of lacking of workplace for traditional trade and residence for the living heritage. Food for thought. We hope this series of documentary photos give us room to think, how could we make the photos meaningful and to help the community at large. by: theforgottenbambooandrattantrade Views[1083] Paradise by: melodytap Views[549] The carved symbols and geometric designs carry great meaning to the Tao fishing community. Red, white and black are the only colors used on a traditional Ping-Ban-Zhou. Red was originally from the fine island earth, rich in iron oxide, black from the carbon of the cooking fires, and the white of calcium oxide from burning sea shells, usually of the giant clam (Tridacna gigas). The person-like symbol represents the family accompanying the fisherman to bring him comfort and prevent him from ever being alone while fishing in the vast ocean. This is particularly reassuring for the individual in his one man boat. The radiating, sun-like symbol, represents the eyes of the Ping-Ban-Zhou to ensure the fishermen will find the right direction to the huge schools of flying fish and be able to return safely home. This photograph shows these two most significant symbols for the fishermen. by: limt Views[1626] A small house made in a old boat on the ghats on ganga , varansi waiting for his nirvana . by: minakshi_singh Views[1269] A local lady. I like to imagine that she is going home, to meet with her children after a long day. by: vvone Views[869]
     
    My home town, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia by: wanderlustkiera Views[436] Marrakesh is a city where you can find an amazing architectural sights. Marrakesh houses has a beauty of its own ! by: himtox Views[1206] Pride is taken in caring for the home. by: rachelwolfe Views[554] “I live in my own little world. But its okay, they know me here.” by: viewfinder Views[1284]
     
    This is the cozy, little home of the Shadashiva fishermen family in Kodibengre village, Udupi, Karnataka. Happily content with their livelihood, Shadashiva, Shubha (his wife), Shibanraj (his son), and Shubhalakshmi (his wife), live a humble life in the quiet beach-village of Kodibengre. by: dilanied Views[613] Outback Lights. Pitching a tent at the end of a long day's travel under a million desert stars. Light-years from civilisation, but Home for the night. by: robin_nagy Views[1873] Less is more. by: worldseeker Views[403]   

     

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