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A fortune teller studying a pack of cards while counseling his client at his street side shop, Bugis, Singapore

A fortune teller studying a pack of cards while counseling his client at his street side shop, Bugis, Singapore
I thought he might be reading tarot cards but he was using playing cards.

A fortune teller studying a pack of cards while counseling his client at his street side shop, Bugis, Singapore
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A woman reading a daily while others resting, at a HDB hawker centre, Rochar Canal Road, Singapore

A woman reading a daily while others resting, at a HDB hawker centre, Rochar Canal Road, Singapore
A woman reading a daily while others resting, at a HDB hawker centre, Rochar Canal Road, Singapore
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A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The Sapeh looked like a mix between a Guitar and Veena. The stage lighting was strong and I liked the monochrome rendition.

A musician playing the traditional string instrument, Sapeh, for a cultural show at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Two young women practicing their Kayaking skills at Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

Two young women practicing their Kayaking skills at Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Our boatman was telling them to go back early as the waters before the sunset as the waters have many crocodiles.

Two young women practicing their Kayaking skills at Sarawak River, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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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 woman street vendor selling Jasmine flowers and Rangoli powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling Jasmine flowers and Rangoli powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
She is making Jasmine garlands.

A woman street vendor selling Jasmine flowers and Rangoli powder at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A Tarot Reader coulseling a client in her makeshift shop at Armenian Street, Singapore

A Tarot Reader coulseling a client in her makeshift shop at Armenian Street, Singapore
This was part of the ongoing Singapore Night Festival.

A Tarot Reader coulseling a client in her makeshift shop at Armenian 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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People are burning joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. Jalan Besar, Singapore

People are burning joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. Jalan Besar, Singapore

People are burning joss papers to celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival. Jalan Besar, Singap
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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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Shoppers resting at an unused merry-go-round inside a shopping mall, City Plaza, Singapore

Shoppers resting at an unused merry-go-round inside a shopping mall, City Plaza, Singapore
It was quite tall to be placed inside the shopping mall, almost hitting the ceiling, and I liked the look of the horses.

Shoppers resting at an unused merry-go-round inside a shopping mall, City Plaza, Singapore
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The Golden Temple Complex, also called Harmandir Sahib gurdwara at Amritsar, Punjab, India

The Golden Temple Complex, also called Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar, Punjab, India
It was beautiful blue sky and the gurdwara (temple) was glistening in the Sun, at the middle of the holy pool (sarovar). As like any gurdwara, they welcome everyone here without asking about one’s identity.

The Golden Temple Complex, also called Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar, Punjab, India
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Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh,  India
The evening Sun turns everything glowing in its sight.

Fishermen set to deep waters of the river Ganges in their fishing boat, Varanashi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Dancers performing a cultural dance in traditional costume at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Dancers performing a cultural dance in traditional costume at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Colors were striking and vibrant – and their dance mostly follows hornbill movements.

Dancers performing a cultural dance in traditional costume at Kampung Budaya Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Cement statue of the great Tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati by the roadside, Allampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Cement statue of the great Tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati by the roadside, Allampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
It was outskirts of the town filled with dwellings of working class people but it occured to someone there to have a statue for one of the greatest modern tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati, however modest and haphazardly done with the cement, it was still a wonderful sight.

Cement statue of the great Tamil poet, Mahakavi Bharati by the roadside, Allampatti, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India
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Loading men unloading goods from the bull cart, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Loading men offloading goods from the bull cart, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
The line of shop houses add to the backdrop I thought.

Loading men unloading goods from the bull cart, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A street vendor selling coconuts at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A street vendor selling coconuts at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
He must be patient enough I thought.

A street vendor selling coconuts at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A woman street vendor selling some ornament like anklets, bracelets, chains and rings at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A woman street vendor selling some ornament like anklets, bracelets, chains and rings at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
A woman street vendor selling some ornament like anklets, bracelets, chains and rings at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A cement statue of a King and Gods at the base of Samanar Hills, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A cement statue of a King and Gods at  the base of Samanar Hills, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
The King could be a Pandya or Nayak King.

A cement statue of a King and Gods at the base of Samanar Hills, Keelakuyilkudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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A farmer working on his field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

A farmer working on his field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Seeing them working on a lush green field is such a pleasant sight, and their hat is so beautiful too.

A farmer working on his field at Ubud, Bali, Indonesia