23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Bradis and Kora

In autumn in Lhasa, Tibetan pilgrims are circumambulating the Jokhang Temple on Barkhor Street, wearing traditional local braided hairstyles. At the same time, three other people on the right side of the road are distracted by (or looking towards) someone/something.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Lhasa, China
Camera: ILCE-7C
Copyright: © Chenjing Zhang