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A craftswoman applying Mehndi (Henna) on a young girl’s hand, at Deepavali Bazaar stall.Little India, Singapore

A craftswoman applying Mehndi (Henna) on a young girl's hand, at Deepavali Bazaar stall.
Little India, Singapore
A craftswoman applying Mehndi (Henna) on a young girl’s hand, at Deepavali Bazaar stall. Little India, Singapore
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Shoppers looking at decorative lights, lamps, and other Deepavali hangings at a festival bazaar, Little India, Singapore

Shoppers looking at decorative lights, lamps, and other Deepavali hangings at a festival bazaar, Little India, Singapore
Colors filled the entire space.

Shoppers looking at decorative lights, lamps, and other Deepavali hangings at a festival bazaar, Little India, Singapore
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A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.

A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.
It was a bar with karoke and they do rangoli at the front doors.

A young woman drawing a Rangoli in front of a bar before it opens in the evening, at Madras Street, Singapore.
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A craftsman making clay dolls (Golu Pommai) at a street exhibition, Little India, Singapore

A craftsman making clay dolls (Golu Pommai) at a street exhibition, Little India, Singapore
These clay dolls usually will be placed in Golu (Tiered Display) during the Navarathri (Nine Nights) festival.

A craftsman making clay dolls (Golu Pommai) at a street exhibition, Little India, Singapore
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Women waiting at a taxi stand, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Women waiting at a taxi stand, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The taxi driver at the stand seemed to resting while allowing all his doors open for the ventilation. Very Slow.

Women waiting at a taxi stand, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
This corridor will always be full of colors.

A man walking past mannequins in display, at Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore
Posture of the saint that became popular from one of his images.

Life-like statue of Sai Baba of Shirdi at the entrance of a craftshop, Little India, Singapore
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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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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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Tailors busy at work in their shop, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore

Tailors busy at work in their shop, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore
Always nice to see tailoring skills still sought in the marketplace.

Tailors busy at work in their shop, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore
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A mannequin decorated as boy Krishna, Little India, Singapore

A mannequin decorated as boy Krishna, Little India, Singapore
I liked the plain face of the colorful mannequin. A peacock feather on his turban and a flute in his hand, colorfully dressed in silk and ornaments.

A mannequin decorated as boy Krishna, Little India, Singapore
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An elderly man in keen attention at a vending machine, Bugis Street, Singapore

An elderly man in keen attention at a vending machine, Little India, Singapore
I liked his expression while he was exploring the machine.

An elderly man in keen attention at a vending machine, Bugis Street, Singapore
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A woman shopkeeper among mannequins, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore

A woman shopkeeper among mannequins, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore
A woman shopkeeper among mannequins, Tekka Centre, Little India, Singapore
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Two tailors at work in their tailoring shop, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

Two tailors at work in their tailoring shop, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
Two tailors at work in their tailoring shop, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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A statue of woman fetching water situated at a roadside restaurant, Serangoon Road, Singapore

A statue of woman fetching water situated at a roadside restaurant, Serangoon Road, Singapore
A statue of woman fetching water situated at a roadside restaurant, Serangoon Road, Singapore
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An immigrant worker, alone and immersed in his world of apparent difficulties, not showing curiosity to the documentary shooting that was happening on the background.

An immigrant worker, alone and immersed in his world of apparent difficulties, not showing curiosity to the documentary shooting that was happening on the background.
An immigrant worker, alone and immersed in his world of apparent difficulties, not showing curiosity to the documentary shooting that was happening on the background.
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A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
He is likely an immigrant labor talking to his family members back home. These installations were done for the Deepavali festivities.

A man on telephone conversation amidst the festive statues of elephants and cows, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
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Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore
I liked how the transparent curtain added another element into the perspective.

Shoppers passing by the yet-to-be unveiled statue of Goddess Lakshmi behind the plastic curtains, Little India, Singapore
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Mural of an Indian Actor, Rajinikanth in a wall, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore

Mural of an India Actor, Rajinikanth in a wall, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
Mural of an Indian Actor, Rajinikanth in a wall, Hindoo Road, Little India, Singapore
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Man with a palm hat, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

Man with a palm hat, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
It’s rare to see such a palm hat these days; glad to have his attention candidly as well.

Man with a palm hat, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

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Mural of a rickshaw man in the background while patrons dining in a Bistro, Clive Street, Little India, Singapore

Mural of a rickshaw man in the background while patrons dining in a Bistro, Clive Street, Little India, Singapore
Surprisingly, this mural was removed and the wall got washed out within a few months.

Mural of a rickshaw man in the background while patrons dining in a Bistro, Clive Street, Little India, Singapore

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A shoe-repairman at work outside the Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

A shoe-repairman at work outside the Tekka Market, Little India,  Singapore
A shoe-repairman at work outside the Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
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An immigrant worker in the back of the pickup lorry amongst the construction materials, Little India, Singapore

An immigrant worker in the back up of the pickup lorry amongst the construction materials, Little India, Singapore
An immigrant worker in the back of the pickup lorry amongst the construction materials, Little India, Singapore
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A woman shopkeeper among colorful mannequin displays, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore

A woman shopkeeper among colorful mannequin displays, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore
A woman shopkeeper among colorful mannequin displays, Tekka Market, Little India, Singapore