Caption: Ser'xu, Sichuan, China - Aug 2002. A young Khampa monk dressed in full ceremonial clothing at the opening ceremony of the Ser'xu Horseracing
Caption: Ser'xu, Sichuan, China - Aug 2002. A young Khampa monk dressed in full ceremonial clothing at the opening ceremony of the Ser'xu Horseracing Festival in Eastern Tibet. Swathed in the finest silk brocades, their faces painted to depict otherworldly creatues, young monks perform tantric dances and ceremonies aimed to appease the gods and bring good luck to the festival. Credit: Leisa Contact: Legal Notice: Any use of this picture is subject to a license agreement entered into by the user and AsiaWorks Photography Ltd. All other rights reserved. Any re-use and redistribution of this image is prohibited. For sales enquiries regarding any additional use of this or other pictures from AsiaWorks Photography please contact
Size: 3480px × 5355px
Location: Shiqu, Garze, Sichuan, China
Photo credit: © Leisa Tyler / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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