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Tibetan Monks Unwind After Midday Prayer

The monks in Xianhe, Gansu, China are part of a small Tibetan community that has occupied the area for over 300 years. They were very open to talking after getting out of the incense-filled temple into the bright, summer sun.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2015
Date Uploaded: 09.2015
Photo Location: Xianhe , China
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX520 HS
Copyright: © Jessica Crawford