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    Trapped in the routine; collecting shells can easily become a monotonous and demanding activity. by: alfredoparedes Views[205] Cock fights are still part of entertainment for Vietnamese people. What seems interesting is how they patiently paint vivid colors on them to put more drama and emotion into the show. by: alfredoparedes Views[830] A common daily affair that can look a little bit shocking at first sight: ear cleaning is as simple going to the barber. by: alfredoparedes Views[296] A woman dressed in the traditional white funeral clothes prays for her dead husband while a monk chants the compassion mantra needed. This wishes him a reincarnation close to the Buddha´s teachings and an existence without suffering. It is part of the rite to burn paper money and other needs for the last journey of the soul until next rebirth. by: alfredoparedes Views[599] A common scene at a local Vietnamese market: Motorbike drivers have to completely cover themselves in order to avoid the smog of the city. On a time on which the world seems to be rushing and globalization threatens on reaching every corner of it, one can still find these unique moments that reflect the idiosyncrasy of a country rich in culture and tradition trying to adapt itself to a bigger change. by: alfredoparedes Views[376]
     

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    Wednesday, 9 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    The passion for investigation has always been part of my family heritage. My grandfather was a key researcher from Bolivia and my uncle Antonio Paredes Candia is one of the greatest writers in the history of my country. They are my biggest inspiration ... Read more >
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