Asia is a continent of uniqueness, fascination, and bewilderment driven by its over 4 billion earthlings.
Thanks to the rich (at times a bit strange) traditions and lifestyles of various Asian cultures I came to understand how everything is wired, but also how global progress sparks the change of social values and antique visions. At last, reporting about the varied facets of life might lead to a more tolerant society. This photo essay is dedicated to all the inspiring people from Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Lao, Timor Leste, India, China, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
Wishing you a tremendous 2019! New odds, new challenges. May you all fairly thrive, mindful as usual. Catch you soon, with some new thought-provoking photo essays from distant lands.
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Pacu Jawi traditional bull race in Sumatra, Indonesia
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
Komodo National Park, Indonesia, home of the infamous Komodo Dragon
The mighty Sepik river in Papua New Guinea and its residents
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
Pacu Jawi traditional bull race in Sumatra, Indonesia
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Wai Khru Festival near Bangkok (Thailand) – home of the famous Sak Yant tattoo artists
The mighty Sepik river in Papua New Guinea and its residents
Life of the Padaung in the remote Kayah state of Myanmar
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
The mighty Sepik river in Papua New Guinea and its residents
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
The mighty Sepik river in Papua New Guinea and its residents
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
The mighty Sepik river in Papua New Guinea and its residents
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Tazaungdaing fire balloon festival in Taunggyi, Myanmar
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Komodo National Park, Indonesia, home of the infamous Komodo Dragon
Life of the Padaung in the remote Kayah state of Myanmar
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
During the annual Crocodil Festival in Papua New Guinea tribes from all parts of the Sepik region gather to display their rich culture.
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Lamafa – The world’s last traditional whale hunters
Wai Khru Festival near Bangkok (Thailand) – home of the famous Sak Yant tattoo artists
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
Ijen Volcano, East Java, Indonesia – sulfur mining site and tourist hotspot
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
Pacu Jawi traditional bull race in Sumatra, Indonesia
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
Timor Leste, East Timor, Asia’s youngest country
Wai Khru Festival near Bangkok (Thailand) – home of the famous Sak Yant tattoo artists
Poy Sang Long initiation ceremony in Mae Hong Song Province Northern Thailand
The mighty Sepik river in Papua New Guinea and its residents
The stateless Bajau ethnicity in Borneo, Malaysia
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Tabu shell money of the Tolai society in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
