Diversity is what makes Asia so unique. From its culture to customs, from its flavours to festivities, from its mountains to its plains, Asia makes up the world’s largest continent.
But what makes Asia so special is its people… and here are some of their many faces.
A Balinese dancer performing a sketch from the Ramayana
A Chinese performer dressed in traditional attire
The Siddhi clan from Gujarat in their traditional make-up
A Punjabi woman performing a song
Young Javanese children on the island of Bali
Bihu dancers of Assamese origin
The Eurasian women of Singapore
Balinese men performing the the Fire Dance
A famous dancer from Java – Didik Nini Thowok performing in Jakarta
Chinese and Indian men just about to take on the Fire Walking Festival, Singapore
Malay children in traditional costume during a parade
The Sufi community of East African origin came to India eight centuries ago
A Punjabi woman in traditional attire and jewellery
A Mangalorean dressed up in a Yakshagana dance drama costume
Exploring every corner of Asia would take a lifetime, but this collection is just a taste of the vast cultures that exist around the continent that I proudly call home.
Text & Photography by Rosemarie John © All Rights Reserved
Asia has got one of the most diverse cultures in the world. In spite of the diversity there are a lot of similarities also, which fascinates the travelers of the world.
Great pictures of Asian culture! : )
Some nice portraits, particularly the siddhi man. Siddhi dances are so spectacular ! I see your blog is on many directories. Is it efficient to gain visibility ?