Kumbum Monastery, Huangzhong, Qinghai Province, China:
Today I visited one of the six great monasteries of the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism again, as did thousands upon thousands of Tibetan pilgrims, Chinese tourists, and several hundred photographers attending the Qinghai Photography Festival.
But in spite of the multitude I was struck by two things: 1) the monk’s daily routine and worship probably haven’t changed for centuries, such as these three wearing their distinctive yellow hats and pleated crimson robes, and 2) Chinese ladies are capable of wearing six inch heels to climb stone temple steps and simultaneously carry dainty lace parasols for sun protection.
More photographs from China may be viewed at my portfolio site.
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