Photos tagged as culture

Ethnic girl, Vietnam

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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Boasting an electric, near palpable energy, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s largest metropolis and its undisputed capital of commerce. For the casual visitor, Saigon – as its still called by all but the city officials who live here – can seem a chaotic mess of traffic-clogged roads and urban bustle, with nary a green space in sight. Yet thousands of expats and Vietnamese immigrants couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They’ve long since fallen prey to the hidden charms of one of Southeast Asia’s liveliest cities.

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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Nha Trang, Vietnam

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resorts, amusement parks in this city and on islands off the coast. The most beautiful streets of the city is Tran Phu Street along the seaside. Nha Trang is a venue for annual sailing boat racing from Hong Kong. In recent years, the city has welcomed many 5-star sea cruises. The city’s cuisine is famous for its fresh seafoods

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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Nha Trang Beach, Vietnam

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resorts, amusement parks in this city and on islands off the coast. The most beautiful streets of the city is Tran Phu Street along the seaside. Nha Trang is a venue for annual sailing boat racing from Hong Kong. In recent years, the city has welcomed many 5-star sea cruises. The city’s cuisine is famous for its fresh seafoods

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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One Pillar pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam

The original name of the pagoda was Dien Huu pagoda which literally means long lasting happiness and and good luck. The pagoda is situated in the western part of the city. It was first built in 1049 in the reign of King Ly Thai Tong. legend has it that at time King Ly Thai Tong was very old and had no sons of his own. One night he had a dream that he was granted a private audience with Buddha with a male baby on his hands. Buddha seating on a lotus flower in a square-shaped lotus pond in the western side of Thang Long Citadel, gave the king the baby. Month later the queen got pregnant and she gave birth to a male. To repay the gift from Buddha, the king ordered the construction of a pagoda with was supported by only one pillar resembling a lotus seat on which Buddha had been seated. The pagoda was dedicated to Buddha.

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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Hue, Vietnam

Huế is perhaps best known for its historic monuments, which have earned it a place in the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The seat of the Nguyen emperors was in the Citadel, which occupies a large, walled area on the north side of the river. Inside the citadel was a forbidden city where only the concubines, emperors, and those close enough to them were granted access, the punishment for trespassing being death.

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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The Huc bridge, Hanoi, Vietnam

As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be the cultural centre of Vietnam, where every dynasty has left behind their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike.

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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Hanoi, Vietnam

As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered to be the cultural centre of Vietnam, where every dynasty has left behind their imprint. Even though some relics have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike.

Date: 9 December 2008
Photographer: Tracy Vu: gallery
Location: Vietnam
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San Agustin

The highest statue to have been found until this moment in the San Agustin (Los Idolos) surroundings. It represents the goddess of the moon and measures about 7 meters (only from the soil that is)!. Of course I quickly installed myself alongside this important symbol of female fertility.

Date: December 2008
Photographer: pbiemans: gallery
Location: San Agustín, Colombia
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New Gate & Wall, International Buddhist Centre, Wellawatta

I was especially interested in getting photos of the bamboo scaffolding which used to be more common than currently in Sri Lankan construction. I liked this photo best, it shows the Buddha ensconced in the wall and some of the surroundings. Also I liked the suggestion of activity.

Date: 20 November 2008
Photographer: SheGoes: gallery
Location: Sri Lanka
Tags: buildings architecture culture buddhism bamboo construction sri_lanka comp21
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Hand Painting on Pohela Baishakh

Add an extra color to your life on the Pohela Baishakh (the very first day of Bengali New year).

Date: 18 November 2008
Photographer: adnandx: gallery
Location: Bangladesh
Tags: art people parties culture bangladeshi
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Sri Lankan Dancers

At an international gathering in Colombo.

Date: November 2008
Photographer: SheGoes: gallery
Location: Sri Lanka
Tags: culture music entertainment competition
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Sri Lankan Dancer

At an international gathering in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Wish you could hear the music! Because I was sitting on the stage, I was able to photograph this beauty up close. It's one of those "Did I really take this photo?" moments.