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PHOTO: Goods Carried on the Head, A Common Sight in Myanmar

August 12, 2021March 21, 2016 by Barbara Weibel
All manner of goods carried on the head are sold to passengers of the ferry that continually crosses between Yangon and the small village of Dala in Myanmar

All manner of goods carried on the head are sold to passengers of the ferry that continually crosses between Yangon and the small village of Dala in Myanmar. In addition to this watermelon, I saw vendors with giant stacks of oranges, baskets of steamed pigeon eggs, trays of candy and cigarettes, and much much more, … Read more

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PHOTO: Afternoon Tea and Checkers in Myanmar

August 12, 2021March 18, 2016 by Barbara Weibel
Afternoon break for tea and checkers in Myanmar. Squatting on low plastic stools set out on the streets around the Scott Market in Yangon, they seem oblivious to the cars and motorcycles speeding by with just inches to spare.

Afternoon break for tea and Checkers in Myanmar. Squatting on low plastic stools that are set out on the streets around Scott Market in Yangon, these men seemed oblivious to the cars and motorcycles that sped by with only inches to spare. The game is played with bottle caps rather than true markers, which most … Read more

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PHOTO: Unloading Charcoal at the Market in Dala, Myanmar

August 12, 2021March 16, 2016 by Barbara Weibel
Unloading bags of charcoal at the market in Dala, a small village across the river from downtown Yangon, Myanmar

Unloading charcoal to be sold at the market in Dala, a small village across the river from downtown Yangon, Myanmar. In an attempt to slow down deforestation, the production of charcoal has been restricted in some regions of the country. Charcoal use in the cities is decreasing, as the new democratic government has made great … Read more

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PHOTO: Proud Papa and Baby in Yangon, Myanmar

August 12, 2021March 14, 2016 by Barbara Weibel
Proud papa and baby pose for photos while riding the Circular Train that makes a three-hour circuit around Yangon, Myanmar

Proud papa and baby pose for photos while riding the Circular Train that makes a three-hour circuit around Yangon, Myanmar. The baby’s face is covered with Thanakha paste, made from a powder obtained by grinding branches of the Thanakha tree. It is widely used as a protection from the intense sun, and the designs are … Read more

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PHOTO: The Chedi at Wat Chang Kong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

August 12, 2021March 11, 2016 by Barbara Weibel
The Chedi at Wat Chang Kong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The Chedi at Wat Chang Kong in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is little known, despite its very accessible location at the intersection of Loi Kroh and Kampaengdin Road, near the night market and just west of the Mae Ping River. Pictured here is the white Chedi, however the complex also includes a Viharn (meeting hall) built … Read more

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