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    Three generations in Dimen, a Dong-minority village in China's Guizhou Province. Since the young generation often has to leave their homes for jobs in the city, it's the grandparents who bring up the children. The Dong people teach children about life by making up songs - something that is also used when trying to impress a love interest. by: guizhouimpressions Views[1222] The whole village works on a new building, even children and elderly are involved. Since Dimen is hidden amidst Guizhou's endless mountain ranges, the villagers are still used to making everything themselves -mostly as a community effort. by: guizhouimpressions Views[1219] A grandfather & his granddaughter are resting in the shade of one of Dimen's bridges. These impressively colourful constructions cater for the community as a meeting space, shade and to connect the different parts of the village that embrace the river running through it. by: guizhouimpressions Views[1183] A grandmother carrying her grandchild on the back, chats to two farmer women who are washing the crops in the village river. The majority of traditional Dong villages are settled along rivers. The water is their centre of life. by: guizhouimpressions Views[913] Maiko's like Geisha's are in demand and appointments must be adhered to. As soon as an allotted appointment is finished the Maiko or Geisha will escort her guests to a downstairs bar, she will ensure the room is cleared and her guests are being looked after. Once she has ensured her guests are happy,she will say her final farewells before putting on her Geta's and quickly making her way to her next appointment. by: 2630ben Views[2535]
     
    A Maiko or Geiko's job does not end if a guest needs to go to the bathroom. The Maiko is required to converse with the client as he carries out his business. She must make him feel welcome and privileged at all times. This also means she must monitor proceedings in the room. A Maiko will usually position herself so she can ensure everyone is having a great time. If conversation dwindles whilst she is occupied she will order up a new round of drinks. She will suggest a game for the clients to play while they wait for everybody to return to the room. by: 2630ben Views[2712] Entertaining guests is a Geiko's or Maiko's job. Knowing and mastering a number of games to lighten the mood of a tense business meeting is only a small art the Maiko's have to learn. As conversation continues Toshisumi will entertain herself with one of her games. If she senses a lull in proceedings or if tempers are running high she will interject and begin playing a game with a guest. A few drinks will follow before the guests are allowed back to their conversations or back to business. by: 2630ben Views[2879] To welcome and relax her clients Toshisumi performs a short welcoming dance. This short performance keeps her guests entertained whilst the tea house staff prepare and deliver everybody their drinks. Each Maiko will practice one form of dance and each form is a narration of an ancient Japanese tale. Only once the Maiko has perfected a dance is she allowed to move onto a more detailed and evocative dance. by: 2630ben Views[2925] As we entered the room we were greeted by Toshisumi. Elegantly presented she welcomes her clients with a smile and a shallow bow of her head. Maiko's or apprentice Geiko's (commonly known as Geisha's) are required to greet their clients from a sitting position. As they are not true masters of the Geiko arts they are not allowed to greet the guests at the tea house door. by: 2630ben Views[2870] This is a traditional Aboriginal cave painting at Injalak Hill, 5kms west of Gunbalanya in Arnhem Land, NT. Painted with white and red ochre this painting is believed to be over 10,000 years old. Hand stencils are very common in Aboriginal rock painting, this particular one is considered very rare due to the detail added into what would normally be negative space. by: arnhemland Views[1375]
     
    the end of the series of events, the organizers of the event selling flowers 'Kanthil' which is believed to make us faithful lovers we after being given the interest. * Kanthil means interested or infatuated by: omantravelphotographyscholarshipentry Views[379] after the series ended, the shaman re-awaken the dancer sag. and direct the dancer fell limp helplessness. by: omantravelphotographyscholarshipentry Views[778] the dancer that looks very agile and strong while dancing like never before that he was not feeling well before the event. maybe ghost dancers Seblang earlier that give strength and ability to dance perfectly. by: omantravelphotographyscholarshipentry Views[575] Throne of the dancer who decorated a variety of produce from the population as a form of gratitude to their ancestors. by: omantravelphotographyscholarshipentry Views[827] Seblang dancers paraded around the village because it is believed to cleanse the village from the plague and misfortune. Dancers must be a descendant of the previous dancers and dancers should not be replaced when it was alive. Before she started to dance, the shaman would read spells to summon the spirit of the first dancers Seblang so taken possession Seblang current dancers. by: omantravelphotographyscholarshipentry Views[1610]
     
    Since their Childhood, the Flower Hmong Ladies are walking long distances every Sunday to gather at the market for cultural and social exchange. The colorful traditional clothes tell about their origin of ethnicity, the smiles reveal about their kindness and joyful way of life. by: zsoltfazekas Views[829] Adrian's student works on 'Peggy', continuing the traditional craft of boat building. by: scottnolan Views[991] Master craftsman and educator Adrian Dean working in the belly of the beast. by: scottnolan Views[904] “Peggy” a 22ft Yacht designed and built by Adrian Dean and named after his wife. At its current state, Huon Pine planks begin to enclose the skeleton of the hull as light leaks through the uncovered areas. by: scottnolan Views[1497] Wooden boat building is an art, each vessel is hand crafted. These are the humble tools of wooden boat builders. by: scottnolan Views[1047]
     
    On the banks of the quiet Huon River a weathered boat shed stands proud in the face of a building storm. by: scottnolan Views[558] More than 40,000 craftsmen work in The Medina, the historic Marrakech city centre, shielded by wooden latticework or tucked away in covered walkways. by: himtox Views[990] Courage by: ozasia Views[455] Chinese Opera by: ozasia Views[618] Traditional Thai Dancers by: ozasia Views[1063]
     
    Punjabi Bhangra Dancers by: ozasia Views[1104] Filipino Sampang Dancers by: ozasia Views[631] Even in mourning, Himba women pay attention to their appearance. Nowadays they use ready-made extensions clipped with clay, instead of hair collected from the men, as they used to do in the past. by: intotheworld Views[1047] Hang Out to Dry One of the things I love most about Italy is how the locals do not let tourists  

     

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