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Daily Life In Tbilisi And Mtskheta
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India
Pilgrims bathe and wash in the holy waters of the Ganges, Varanasi, India (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
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MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-WAILING WALL
(110405) -- JERUSALEM, April 5, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Jews pray at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem, on April 5, 2011. The Western Wall, or the Wailing Wall, is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard, and is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism outside of the Temple Mount itself. (Xinhua/Yin Dongxun)
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MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-WAILING WALL
(110405) -- JERUSALEM, April 5, 2011 (Xinhua) -- Two Ukrainian visitors stand at the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem, on April 5, 2011. The Western Wall, or the Wailing Wall, is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard, and is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism outside of the Temple Mount itself. (Xinhua/Yin Dongxun)
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MIDEAST-JERUSALEM-WAILING WALL
(110405) -- JERUSALEM, April 5, 2011 (Xinhua) -- An Ultra-Orthodox Jews leaves the Western Wall Plaza after prayer in Jerusalem, on April 5, 2011. The Western Wall, or the Wailing Wall, is located in the Old City of Jerusalem at the foot of the western side of the Temple Mount. It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard, and is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism outside of the Temple Mount itself. (Xinhua/Yin Dongxun)
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MONK IN FRONT OF AUKANA BUDDHA, SRI LANKA
Aukana Buddha close to Anuradhapura and Dambuala.
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FRESCOE, FORTRESS OF SIGIRIYA ROCK, SRI LANKA
This beautiful frescoes are over 1500 year old. The famous beauties of the clouds can be reached on the way up to the Rock of Sigiriya. In the 5th century A.D. prince Kassapa built a fortress on top of the Sigiriya rock. The rock, 200 m high and the fortress were protecting his palace.
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MONKS IN FRONT OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka.
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MONKS IN FRONT OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka.
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AUKANA BUDDHA, SRI LANKA
Aukana Buddha close to Anuradhapura and Dambuala. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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MONKS IN FRONT OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka.
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FEET OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka.
Each position of a Buddha statue has a symbolic meaning. The feet of this Gal-Vihara-statue are symbolizing the entrance of Buddha into the Nirvana. The Lotus flowers on his soles are the symbol for the purity of life. Without it nobody can reach the Nirvana. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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DALIDA MALIGAWA TEMPLE, KANDY, SRI LANKA
Kandy, the city of the kings, in the center of Sri Lanka. In the highlands next to a lake. The Dalida Maligawa temple is the holy temple of the tooth. The treasury of the temple is Buddha's tooth. This is the most holy relic of the Sri Lanka Buddhists, a cuspid of Buddha. According to a legend the relic was smuggled from India to Sri Lanka 400 A.D. by a princess. She was hiding it in her hair. 1600 A.D. the first shrine was erected and 1800 A.D. The temple was built over the shrine. The tooth of Buddha was the symbol of power for the kings of Sri Lanka. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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HEAD OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka.
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MONKS IN FRONT OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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HEAD OF LYING BUDDHA STATUE, POLONNARUWA, SRI LANKA
Lying Buddha statue in Polonnaruwa from 1200 A.D. The 14 m long statue is one of the highlights of Sri Lanka. The famous statues are one of the most holy places for the Buddhist population of Sri Lanka and a must for all the tourists touring the country. Since several years there is a fence. The tourists are no more allowed to come too close to the statues. They have been offending the religious feeling of the Buddhist population. Even sitting on the statue. In some cases the holy place has been misused for fashion pictures. The Buddhist monks are called Bhikku in Sri Lanka.The monks have a great political influence on the the Singhalese population of Sri Lanka.
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BALINESE DANCER, PELIATAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Music and dance play an extremely important part in Balinese society. There are more than 200 different dances and over 2000 dance troupes. Nearly every village community has its own organization for the preservation and cultivation of traditional music and dance. The troupe from Peliatan is internationally famous. Its gifted dancers and musicians are simple farmers, taxi-drivers, wood-carvers and warung (shop)-keepers. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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MASKED ACTOR, BATUBULAN VILLAGE,BALI, INDONESIA
The Balinese are gifted woodcarvers and born actors. This rice-farmer is rehearsing for the tradional drama called Topeng - which means "pressed against the face." The daily masked dances and plays put on for tourists are an additional source of income for the rural population. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BALINE WOMEN CARRYING VOTIVE OFFERINGS ALONG LEGIAN BACH, BALI, INDONESIA
Offerings and work - work and offerings: these are what dictate the course of daily life for the Balinese. There are more religious holidays than working days in the Balinese calendar. The culture of Bali is the reward of industry, hard work and efficency. The hardworking people can only celebrate their many festivals if their agriculture yields a surplus. Tourism has created new jobs in hotels and in traditional crafts.
A little procession passing the Oberoi Hotel carries votive offerings for miles along Legian beach to the temple of Petitenget. In contrast to the crowded Kuta Beach further south, this northern stretch invites the solitary walker. Because of dangerous undertows swimming is only recommended from the supervised sections of the beach. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BALINESE WOMEN CARRYING VOTIVE OFFERINGS, LEGIAN BEACH, BALI, INDONESIA
Offerings and work - work and offerings: these are what dictate the course of daily life for the Balinese. There are more religious holidays than working days in the Balinese calendar. The culture of Bali is the reward of industry, hard work and efficency. The hardworking people can only celebrate their many festivals if their agriculture yields a surplus. Tourism has created new jobs in hotels and in traditional crafts.
A little procession passing the Oberoi Hotel carries votive offerings for miles along Legian beach to the temple of Petitenget. In contrast to the crowded Kuta Beach further south, this northern stretch invites the solitary walker. Because of dangerous undertows swimming is only recommended from the supervised sections of the beach. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG MASK,BACUNG TEMPLE, BALI, INDONESIA
Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. The mask of Barong is considered a sacred item and before it is brought out, a priest must be present to offer blessings by sprinkling it with holy water taken from Mount Agung, and offerings must be presented. The relationships between men, gods and spirits have been fixed for generations and dictate the daily life of every Balinese. A festive meal has been laid at the feet of the barong, the guardian spirit of the village.
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DALANG, SHADOW-PLAYER, UBUD VILLAGE,BALI, INDONESIA
It is fascinating to watch the Dalang, or shadow-player, behind his screen. He knows by heart all the plays, which are performed in the ancient Javanese language. Each play, which is acted out by over 120 figures in the light of a flickering oil lamp, lasts for up to 4 hours without an interval. It is accompanied by a gamelan orchestra. The art of the dalang is handed down from father to son and demands a lifetime of experience. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BIRD MAN AND KECAK DANCERS IN FRONT OF TANAH LOT TEMPLE, BALI, INDONESIA
The mystic bird man is entering the circle of the kecak dancers. A kecak group in front of the temple of Tanah Lot at low tide. The waves have almost destroyed the rocky island, and it has to be supported with cleverly concealed concrete piles. The temple is a major tourist attraction and at the same time one of Bali's most sacred sites. Only Balinese may set foot on the island, and then only on festival days. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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CREMATION, MEN CARRYING A COFFIN ALONG SANUR BEACH, BALI, INDONESIA
The men are carrying a coffin to the cremation place. It is a custom to carry the coffin through the village and all the places the deceased used to live. Here it is a fisherman and they carry him along the beach. The coffin is shaped like a white bull, the sign of a high caste, the body is consigned to the flames. Not until the mortal remains have been destroyed is the soul free and can ascend to heaven. Funerals and cremations are fun in Bali. They become a main attraction for tourists. The Balinese accept this and the bigger the show the better. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG PROCESSION ON GUMICIK BEACH, BALI, INDONESIA
Bali's beaches are either of black volcanic sand, or of white powdered coral. Within sight of the Bali Beach Hotel on Gumicik Beach the procession has reached its destination after marching for hours. Priests dedicate the votive offerings which have been brought along so that they can then be eaten by the worshippers. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG PROCESSION, BATUBULAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Rice and religion are inseparable on Bali. Once a year the villagers of Batabulan bring their barong, a fabulous, mystical creature symbolizing goodness, out of the temple. They carry him in a joyful procession through the rice-fields and down the river to the sea, where he is handsomely bedecked with votive gifts. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali.
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BARONG PROCESSION THROUGH A RICE-FIELD, BATUBULAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Rice and religion are inseparable on Bali. Once a year the villagers of Batabulan bring their barong, a fabulous, mystical creature symbolizing goodness, out of the temple. They carry him in a joyful procession through the rice-fields and down the river to the sea, where he is handsomely bedecked with votive gifts. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG PROCESSION THROUGH A RICE-FIELD, BATABULAN VILLAGE, BALI, INDONESIA
Rice and religion are inseparable on Bali. Once a year the villagers of Batubulan bring their barong, the fabulous, mystical creature symbolizing goodness, out of the temple. They carry him in a joyful procession through the rice-fields and down the river to the sea, where he is handsomely bedecked with votive gifts. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the eval. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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GROUP OF KECAK-CAK DANCERS OR MONKEY DANCERS, SINGAPADU VILLAGE,BALI, INDONESIA
Kecak-Cak or the Monkey Dance. The present-day form of this traditional trance-like dance was developed by the German artist Walter Spies for the film Island of the Spirits in the 1930s. The hundred or more men only move their torsos, arms and hands. With their rhythmic cries of Cak-ka-Cak this choir produces a fascinating wave of sound. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BARONG DANCER SHOWING HIS FACE, BALI, INDONESIA
The Barong dancer is showing his face. In this case it is a show for the tourists. No religious ceremony. Barong is a fictional character in the mythology of Bali. A mythical jungle beast, friend of the human beings, fighting against Rangda, queen of the witches, the evil. In Bali each region, each village of the island has his own Barong. The protective spirit for it's forests, lands and rice fields. During the year the Barong is stationed in his temple. Given food and attention. Several times of the year the Barong comes out of his temple and walks through the rice fields as an animal with four legs. Two adult men are slipping into the Barong and are dancing through the village and the rice fields. for the Balinese and even for the tourists the Barong is the most spectacular and important mask. He is the king of the spirits, leader of the hosts of good, and enemy of Rangda in the mythological tradition of Bali. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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KECAK DANCE GROUP IN FRONT OF TANAH LOT TEMPLE, BALI, INDONESIA
A kecak dance group in front of the temple of Tanah Lot at low tide. The waves have almost destroyed the rocky island, and it has to be supported with cleverly concealed concrete piles. The temple is a major tourist attraction and at the same time one of Bali's most sacred sites. Only Balinese may set foot on the island, and then only on festival days. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BESAKIH TEMPLE BENEATH SUMMIT OF GUNUNG AGUNG VOLCANO, BALI, INDONESIA
The Pura Besakih, beneath the summit of Gunung Agung volcano, is the mother of all temples, the most important religious site on Bali.The rice-terraces on the lower slopes of the volcanoes are the source of Bali's wealth and culture. In 1963, when there was a violent eruption of the Agung volcano, the holy place was miraculously spared from the rivers of lava. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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BESAKIH TEMPLE BENEATH GUNUNG AGUNG VOLCANO, BALI, INDONESIA
The rice-terraces on the lower slopes of the volcanoes are the source of Bali's wealth and culture. The Pura Besakih, beneath the summit of Gunung Agung volcano, is the mother of all temples, the most important religious site on Bali. In 1963, when there was a violent eruption of the Agung volcano, the holy place was miraculously spared from the rivers of lava. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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ULUWATU TEMPLE, PENINSULA OF BUKIT BADUNG, BALI, INDONESIA
The "temple of enlightenment atop the high cliffs" - Pura Uluwatu - stands 240 ft above the ocean on the surf-fringed peninsula of Bukit Badung. It is one of Bali's "six temples of the world" and stands at one of the most beautiful spots on the island. The cliff which rises high out of the sea is considered to be the "ship" of Dewi Duna, the goddess of the sea and of lakes. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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PURA ULUN DANU TEMPLE AT LAKE BRATAN, BALI, INDONESIA
In the midst of the central highlands at an altitude of 1200 m. lies the sacred Lake Bratan with its temple, the Pura Ulun Danu, dedicated to the water-goddess Dewi Danu. At six o'clock in the morning this picturesque lake, in an ancient volcanic crater, is still a place of peace and inner contemplation. Once the sun is up, the silence is rudely shattered by tour-buses, water-skiers and motor-boats. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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CREMATION. COFFIN OF A DEAD PRIEST BEING BURNED, PELIATAN VILLAGE,BALI, INDONESIA
Travel agencies arrange "cremation tours" and turn the burning of corpses into a tourist attraction. The family and friends of this dead priest from Peliatan are hardly able to hold back the huge crowd of onlookers. In a coffin shaped like a white bull, the sign of high caste, the body is consigned to the flames. Not until the mortal remains have been destroyed is the soul free and can ascend to heaven. (FOTO: DUKAS/MICHAEL FRIEDEL)
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