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Buddhist ceremony at temple, monk playing on a wooden fish (percussion instrument)
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Buddhist ceremony at temple, monk playing on a wooden fish (percussion instrument)
Buddhist ceremony at temple, monk playing on a wooden fish (percussion instrument), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Media ID 19952055
© Godong
1 Person 1 Person Only Animal Representation Females Ho Chi Minh City Kneeling Mid Adult Mid Adult Woman Mid Adult Women Music Musical Instrument One Mid Adult Woman Only One Person Only Only Women Playing Robe Temples Traditional Clothing Vietnam Monk Religious Occupation Shaved Head
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This print captures the essence of a Buddhist ceremony at a temple in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In the image, a monk is seen playing on a wooden fish, a traditional percussion instrument used in Buddhist rituals. The vibrant colors and horizontal composition bring to life the cultural richness of Indochina, Southeast Asia. The photograph showcases the beauty of travel destinations and invites viewers to immerse themselves in this spiritual experience. A side view perspective allows us to witness the devotion of one mid-adult woman who kneels with her head down, engrossed in prayer. Her shaved head symbolizes her commitment to monkhood while her robe represents traditional clothing worn by practitioners. The blurred motion surrounding the monk's hands as he plays adds an element of dynamism and energy to the scene. The intricately carved wooden fish serves as both an animal representation and musical instrument within Buddhism. This daytime shot taken indoors highlights not only the significance of temples as places of worship but also their role as international landmarks attracting tourists from around the world. As we admire this remarkable photograph by Godong/robertharding, we are reminded that it is through such visual narratives that we can appreciate and celebrate different cultures' traditions, spirituality, and music.
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