Tag: Culture
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A ray of sunshine …
A ray of sunshine … … just enough for the museum guard to bask for a moment in its warmth. A quiet, peaceful scene, for a considerable part due to the inventive architectural design of Daniel Libeskind, with its sober interplay of lines, light and colours. We are in the Jewish Museum in Berlin, where…
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Musers
Musers The musings of the stone figures are focussed on the child at their feet that goes its own way. The large head in the back is looking in the same direction but seems engrossed in his own thoughts. This musing in unison is contagious, I feel like joining them. Photo of the week: Berlin,…
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Attractive simplicity
Attractive simplicity Happiness is hard to find when living in abject poverty. Or at the other end of the line where one bathes in abject luxury. Fortunately there is a middle ground where true happiness can be found. Running into a rudimental little terrace after a hike around a lake. Listening to a man playing…
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Bed of flowers
Bed of flowers The person for whom the bed is made is not lying on it but under it. Maybe these were his favorite flowers, maybe he was green-fingered. He would certainly be pleased to see the yellow flowerbed above his head, a little island shining between dry red earth, pebbles and dead leaves. Photo…
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Turquoise beauty
Turquoise beauty She helps out at the Jokhang, at least she did back in 1996 when I visited the temple. I adored her sweet face and rosy cheeks framed by a typical string of Tibetan turquoise. Two of her front teeth covered with gold are enhancing the beauty of her smile. Photo of the week:…
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Jokhang
Jokhang The clouds of smoke from the burning of incense block the view of the entrance to the Jokhang, the most important sanctuary of Tibet in the heart of Lhasa. The oldest parts of the temple date from the 7th century. And still the place is buzzing with religious and social activity. Photo of the…
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Serenity
Serenity A houseboat passing on the backwaters in front. Reflected rays of the sun lighting up the wood carving on the door. Life can be good in God’s own country. Photo of the week: House at the backwaters, Alapuzha, Kerala, India 2018
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Flexi poster crib
Flexi poster crib Flying angels between the trees, Mary with child, Joseph, ox, donkey and sheep, the kings with their presents, all nicely lit up from behind by the sun. For a peaceful and happy Christmas. Photo of the week: Panchgani, Maharashtra, India 2018
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Fairy queens
Fairy queens Well, they are real, those fairy queens which I imagined seeing in last week’s post. No need to touch them for making sure. I look at them, they look at me, and most of the enchantment is gone. A sad look, a faint smile … we’re back on earth. The fairy-tale costumes can’t…
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Tactile Arts
Tactile Arts A ceramics exhibition at the Tactile Arts gallery in Darwin. What holds attraction for me though is not inside but at the other side of the window. Do I see it right, this fairylike spectacle? Tactile Arts. To touch is to feel is to make sure. But no, let’s not spoil the illusion.…
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