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    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[717] 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[1103] 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[1855] Title: Colors of Anatolia This is an example of the beauty of colors and architeture found in the common streets of Erzurum. An old matress in the forefront and an old tomb of Selcuk period in the background. Erzurum, Eastern Anatolia of Turkey, November of 2012. by: nadiamar Views[1919] Title: “For us, everywhere is Trabzon” The passion for sport is also a mark of Anatolian people. Here, the symbol of Trabzon football team and a sign with the words in turkish “Bize her yer Trabzon”, that means “For us, everywhere is Trabzon”, referring to a city in the Black Sea. In the reflected image there is a late student running to reach the school after the break. Tortum Village, Eastern Anatolia of Turkey, November of 2012. by: nadiamar Views[3922]
     
    Title: Tea It was a cold day of autumn in a Turkish village, perfect for the hot tea (çay), that the locals would drink even if it was the hottest day in the summer. Tortum, Eastern Anatolia of Turkey, November of 2012. by: nadiamar Views[1329] Title: Tavla. The Backgammon (tavla) is the most popular table game in Turkey. There are special places usually attended only by men, where they play and chat accompanied by Turkish traditional tea for couple of hours. This picture was taken in a small village called Tortum, 60 km from Erzurum, in the Eastern Anatolia of Turkey, in November of 2012. Although is not high season, it is always possible to find a board available somewhere. Behind the board, sugar blocks are waiting for the tea. by: nadiamar Views[3413] South St & 4th St. South: Jim’s Steak. 4 hours to find the countries best Philly Cheese Steak. On my way to Germany I was laid over for a few hours. Every city I visit I make a point to find the best South St & 4th St. South: Jim’s Steak. Along with the fifty other people standing outside I waited 45 minutes to enter the insanely famous Philly cheese steak establishment. Soon enough I realized that there were another fifty people waiting on the inside. This is outside looking in through the South street window at Jim’s Steak “… since 1939!” Patrons wide eyed and slack jawed stare as another massive side of beef is laid by the man at the beginning of one cheese steaks journey. Right to left the meat is fried gradually on the massive cooktop. Orders are taken, meat and bread come together, condiments are place and beverages are ordered. The staff is a very serious faced group until words are exchanged and slick jokes are offered. The whole experience is a great showing. by: mikephang Views[1463] Any St. and a Mailbox. I’ve never seen people hanging out at a mailbox let alone use it to rest a mid-day coffee. Being in Philadelphia it was a must to find the countries best Philly cheese steak. My theory goes that if you search for great food you’ll find a great photo. “Excuse me, where is the best cheese steak in Philly?” “Jim’s … since 1939!” by: mikephang Views[667]
     
    Chestnut St & 4th St. South: Second Bank of the United States. Great architecture was in abundance. I didn’t expect to see Greek columns supporting an American bank. The weathered cobblestone road got a quiet laugh as I watched a woman attempt to walk the now pedestrian stones in her “pumps”. She quickly fled to the consistency of the concrete sidewalk. by: mikephang Views[618] Walnut St & 6th St. South: Independence Hall. Philadelphia feels like the center of the United States. I started my walk from a subway station beneath a downtown shopping center. Blindly I followed a small crowd until i found myself in a green park centered among a bare forest of grand old trees. I instantly had the feeling these trees had been witness to so much of the countries history. by: mikephang Views[509] Dreadlocks hair kid is a rare phenomenon. Being unique dreads with a mystical origins. Combined with Ruwatan a symbolic ritual. Child dreads can only be found on the Dieng Plateau and its presence into jewelry that glorifies Dieng, land of the Gods. by: matafino Views[2192] Dieng people prefer to do ruwatan their dreadlocks children together. They collecting money doing Ruwatan. Cost and energy for Ruwatan shared. Ruwatan mass will also be more festive. Thousands of people flocked Dieng gather and become the party of the Dieng Plateau people. by: matafino Views[795] The process begins with the reading of a prayer ruwatan home elder by prominent Indigenous Peoples Dieng Kulon, Mbah Naryono. Then proceed with the Children's carnival procession towards Arjuna temple complex. The carnival includes items Gimbal Children demand that must be met before proceeding Ruwatan parents. If you are not forced to shave first with wish fulfillment, it could be a boy dreadlocks sickly even mad. by: matafino Views[934]
     
    The legend said that the dreadlocks kid was the incarnation of Kyai Kolodete is regarded as the founder of Dieng. Their dreads formed naturally and not genetic problems that can be passed down from generation to generation. Dieng is the land of the Gods. Each angle is etched groove beauty, natural resources and culture. A lot of ancient artifacts of the past centuries spread across Dieng. Especially about indigenous people with mistic nuances. Story about Dieng traditional ancestors sites full with kontra rationality,dreadlocked kids of Dieng. by: matafino Views[1078] A couple is enjoying the view of runway. People really enjoy this place because its uniqueness. I also often visit this place just to have relax. by: odell Views[401] Unfortunately this park still needs more attention from the local government. Many trash scattered on some spots. by: odell Views[481] A young boy feels difficult to hold his change. This place also has helped the economy of local citizen around the Taman Lanud (Air Forces Park) for these last 8 years. After become opened for public, the authorized organized this vacant land as well as a cheap picnic area for public. Ice Cream, Bakso, toys, etc are available here. by: odell Views[498]
     
    A young girl closed her ears because of the very loud sound of taking-off plane. This park's located very close to the runway, less than 500m. It's also featured with the CCTV controlled by the airport officials. by: odell Views[837] Taman Dirgantara/Taman Lanud is a park located beside of Polonia Airport Medan, North Sumatera. It's the airport which is surrounded by the residential areas in the middle of city. Many people loves to spend their family time here, especially on the weekend. At the first time, this park was a vacant land authorized by Indonesian Air Forces. But when Tsunami disaster hit Aceh - made the higher flight frequency - more people started to come here see the flight take-off and landing. And finally the Indonesian Air Forces handled it and officially open this place to public for the cheap picnic in the city. by: odell Views[2485] It is inspiring to see pilgrims laugh at their tragedies and brush off their pain and completely submit themselves to destiny and a hope of a better tomorrow. by: vishal_tomar Views[427] We as ‘civilized’ beings create an urban web around us. We try to make it perfect bit by painful bit everyday, only to realize at the end of the day, are we fighting a lost battle? Our idea of beauty, fame, success, achievement, religion, power, inequality is as man-made, imperfect and fragile as man itself. A bad day of weather can wipe away our entire cities, families, monuments. Lest we still bask in the glory of being superior. by: vishal_tomar Views[674] The pilgrimage is completed on foot and without any assistance from commercial funds or services of any sort. The devotees are provided with food and shelter by the donations from the village or from charities by individuals and organizations. by: vishal_tomar Views[406]
     
    India is a place where celebrations never end. Welcome to an old man walking in the park deep in thoughts by: sania Views[1002] A local Laundry man about to take washed and ironed clothes to his customers on his bike by: sania Views[569] A local 'Paparwala' (traditional cracker vendor) absentmindedly fans his mini open grill while a crowd of young customers surround him by: sania Views[724]
     
    A boy leads Meat, Toba samosir, North Sumatera, Indonesia. It is a great spot to enjoy the fresh air and plantation in Toba Samosir. by: yosienapitupulu Views[645] Balige, Toba samosir, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Balige is a town in North Sumatra province of Indonesia and it is the capital of Toba Samosir Regency. by: yosienapitupulu Views[1191] Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The name translates more or less to Teluk Unta, Lake Toba, Indonesia. The shape of the island is like a camel so this part of the lake is called
     
    Lumban Silintong, North Sumatera, Indonesia. A fisherman with a boat is trying to catch fish. Professional fishermen are the majority population in Lake Toba vicinity. by: yosienapitupulu Views[582] the tourist enjoying the festival by: angelicamanalo Views[368] another delicacy from the town called the longganisa by: angelicamanalo Views[419] the town decorated their homes with edible fruits and vegs for good harvest by: angelicamanalo Views[387] women dancing on a parade for their yearly celebration for good harvest by: angelicamanalo Views[426]
     
    a rice field in a province in Philippines by: angelicamanalo Views[343] I can eat from them unfortunately their fields are being threatened to be displaced by the local government who irresponsible with their fate. So I decided to take this photo, although I can not be a winner, at least the world knew there are an important part for Indonesian especially in Indramayu, West Java. by: ziahmuharam Views[725] 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[376] 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[488] 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[369]
     
    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[417] 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[1179] A view of Himalayas from Pokara. Pokara serves as a trekking base for the adventurous tourists. Watching the sunrise over here changed my perception towards life. It was the first time i realized how many days we spent in vein in running for money or a job in our life. despite all the sufferings we go through life for monetary success, Life remains something different and unchanged somewhere with its all beauty. After this experience, i decided to quit my job of ten years corporate life to have more moments like these. by: manikandanav Views[1427] Bhaktapur, A lady carrying loads to pottery square. Despite seeing millions of the tourists every year, people are really humble and content in their hard working daily life. Her smile irrespective of the weight she is carrying has the essence of the Nepal. It never changes the basic nature of their life no matter whoever visits them. by: manikandanav Views[1059] Kids practising for the mask festival called Intrajatra, a festival for Intra, god of rain. After every monsoon season they celebrate the festival to say thanks to indra. Unlike other asian countries Nepal has never been contaminated with the thronging tourists. People still live a modest life, unchanged from their heritage. even these kids who are practicing the traditional dance were innocents without any inhibitions toward the tourists. by: manikandanav Views[806]
     
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