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A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia

A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia
Finger movements were more prominent, and I liked their silk attire so much.

A classical legong dancer performing with the gamelan music ensemble at the Ubud Palace, Bali, Indonesia
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A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
Kavadis are getting more colorful and decorative over the years.

A kavadi bearer with spikes or hooks on his way to the temple during the Thaipusam festival, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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Women in ritual bathing, Melukat ceremony, at the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, Bali, Indonesia

Women in ritual bathing, Melukat ceremony, at the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, Bali, Indonesia Please schedule

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A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore

A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore
It’s always wonderful to see a father carrying his kid on his shoulders, the girl had an unobstructed view.

A young girl watching the Thaipusam procession from the shoulders of her dad, Selegie Road, Singapore
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A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It seems to be a popular now for new couples to have their photoshoot. I liked how their silk attire blends with the ancient architecture.

A couple having their photoshoot at Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It’s a modest street side setup but looked vibrant with all the colors.

Street vendor selling buckets of colorful Rangoli kolam powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
Balinese temple architecture is unique and I love how the gates are shaped. The temple was busy as it’s popular but I managed to see this woman alone, offering prayers.

A woman praying in front of the gates of the holy spring temple, Pura Tirta Empul, before taking bath, Bali, Indonesia
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Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
The Chinese Fishing Net brought a good background, I thought.

Fishermen set out in their boats at Chilavannur Kayal, Kochi, Kerala, India
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A watch mechanic analyzing watches at his shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India

A watch mechanic analyzing watches at his shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
Traditionally they wear the magnifier on one eye only.

A watch mechanic analyzing watches at his shop, Jew Town Road, at Kochi, Kerala, India
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A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
He was carrying things to his street side shop, it seemed.

A Street vendor on his way carrying various items, at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
It seems this trade is doing not bad, as I see about 4 wheels now, from hardly one a few years back.

Street vendors sharpening knife and scissors in their portable sharpening wheels by the street side, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
The elaborate costumes, facial gestures and hand movements make it delightful to watch.

Two Kathakali dancers in a short play at Thirumeny Cultural Centre, Munnar, Kerala, India
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A woman street vendor selling flowers , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling flowers , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
I liked the posture she was in and glad it came up well in a candid moment.

A woman street vendor selling flowers , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A cycle rickshaw man on the road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A cycle rickshaw man on the road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A cycle rickshaw man on the road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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An elderly man resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore

An elderly man  resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore
He seems to be well prepared that he could have been regularly resting in this shade.

An elderly man resting with a cigar pipe outside the Geylang Serai. Paya Lebar, Singapore
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A woman street vendor weighing up hyacinth beans, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor weighing up hyacinth beans, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Buyer’s keen attention was interesting to me and I was glad to bring her into the frame.

A woman street vendor weighing up hyacinth beans, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman street vendor carrying basket of bananas for sale at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor carrying basket of bananas for sale at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A woman street vendor carrying basket of bananas for sale at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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In and around an escalator at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore

In and around an escalator at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
In and around an escalator at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road, Singapore
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At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
At a shop house selling nuts and snacks, East Masi Street, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Two men fulfill the four legs and would need to sync up so well through out the dance performance.

Two lion dancers ready to perform at Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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Along the corridor at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

Along the corridor at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
I liked the afternoon sun, and the statue seems to be that of a boy buddha.

Along the corridor at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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An elderly cleaner taking away plates for cleaning at Tekka Market hawker center, Little India, Singapore

An elderly cleaner taking away plates for cleaning at Tekka Market hawker center, Little India, Singapore
It’s one of a busy hawker centre.

An elderly cleaner taking away plates for cleaning at Tekka Market hawker center, Little India, Singapore
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A delivery man riding his tricycle with a stack of chairs, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

A delivery man riding his tricycle with a stack of chairs, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
A delivery man riding his tricycle with a stack of chairs, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Chinese Opera actors at a play, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore

Chinese Opera actors at a play, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
Chinese Opera actors at a play, Waterloo Street, Bugis, Singapore
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A woman street vendor selling newspapers, Jln Besar, Singapore

A woman street vendor selling newspapers, Jln Besar, Singapore
A woman street vendor selling newspapers, Jln Besar, Singapore