Passion in Pampanga
Faith, vows of penance and flagellation with live crucifixions in the Philippine province of Pampanga during Holy Week.
The White Buddha of Kathmandu
The figure of Avalokitesvara in Tantric Buddhism seen from Seto Machendranath, the White Buddha of Kathmandu.
The Sky of Lhasa
❝At 29º north latitude, it was late afternoon in Lhasa. After settling my gear at the hotel, I hurried off to the Jokhang…
Rumtek's Sun and Cham Dances
Tibetan New Year's Eve celebration with full cham dance repertoire at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim.
After Kathmandu: the Rite of Cremations
Hindu ritual, preparation and execution of outdoor cremations in the capital of Nepal.
Manila, Yes I Want
Kasal, a Philippine wedding ceremony in the historic center of Manila, the Intramuros citadel.
Bhubaneswar, the city of Shiva
❝At 20º north latitude, in the city of Shiva at last, with a savannah tropics and an Asian catarrh, but clear…
The Gold and the Waters of Amristar
❝At 31º north latitude, the entry into Amristar was very hard, but everything managed to fit together because the city…
Bhaktapur, masks and parties
❝At 28º north latitude, Bhaktapur, the capital of the tastiest yogurt in the world, preserves intact corners, parties and masks...
Swaraswati monkeys
❝At 28º north latitude, today was the festival of the goddess Swaraswati, which is celebrated in the grounds of the Swayambu temple in the Nepalese capital...
