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White nuns

Maechi, or Buddhist nuns, although they don't have the same privileges as monks, are held in special esteem and affection by Buddhist women. I met this group while visiting Angkor Wat. I managed to talk to them for a while, and they agreed to take photos.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Camera: ILCE-7C
Copyright: © Katarzyna Kittel