Buddhist Monks in Luangprabang receiving alms at dawn

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Monks at dawn collecting alms of rice from kneeling villagers in Luang Prabang in Northern Laos. This centuries old tradition is in danger of disappearing due to tourist pressure. All my photos of the procession are taken without flash.

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Size: 5500px × 3054px
Location: Luang Prabang, Laos
Photo credit: © Alex Bramwell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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