Jul 2014. Shenyang Ask any Chinese about this real estate advertisement in the Metro and they will tell you that it is very creative. Ask any Hindu and they will tell you that this is the Hindu Goddess Parvati on her lion. Personally I think that there is nothing wrong in seeking inspiration from other... Continue Reading →
Jul 2014. Shenyang I saw a two storey's high painting of Hindu Goddess Saraswati on a building in Shenyang one day. It was baffling because there were not many Indians who are Hindus in Shenyang and I don't think there are many Chinese Hindus in China. So who would wish for a prominent painting of... Continue Reading →
Jul 2014. Shenyang It seems that the Church is a popular place for wedding photography even when actual Church weddings are unpopular in China. At least three wedding photo shoots were in progress outside the Church that day. The Church is the only Western-style building in Shenyang and therefore offered a unique photo opportunity. And... Continue Reading →
Jul 2014. Shenyang I took these photos at the Sacred Heart Cathedral of Shenyang. According to Wiki, Christianity has been in China since the third century and has always been regulated. The government said that there were over 44 million Christians in 2018 but this figure may not be accurate. You have to be 18... Continue Reading →
Jul 2014. Shenyang Christianity is not a popular faith in China and it can be quite hard to find a church. However, sometimes you can find churches like The Sacred Heart Cathedral of Shenyang, built 141 years ago, still preaching and carrying the Christian faith in China. Though I am not a Christian, I was... Continue Reading →
Jul 2014. Shenyang A homeless man in a park outside the Catholic Church in Shenyang. He just sat there, looking at the ground. I don't know his life story because I didn't ask him. I didn't offer him water, food or money either. Like everyone else, I walked way from him. After nine years, this... Continue Reading →
Shenyang. Jul 2014 “The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral”, also known as the "Nanguan Catholic Church" has been standing here for the past 141 years. The local people, regardless of whether they were Christians, have lived around and connected with this church in various ways for generations. These interactions have evolved over time to being... Continue Reading →
Shenyang. Jul 2014 These were still my early days in Shenyang and I wanted to explore and see what the city had. One day I decided to visit an old Catholic church called "The Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral", also known as "The Nanguan Church". It was built in 1873, got burnt down in 1900... Continue Reading →
A small farm in China. 2016 This is my last evening at the farm. I have seen so much and learned a lot. Everything that we eat in the cities that come from the lands, come from the farmers. Rice. Corn. Everything. They are the backbone of the country. But they are quite often forgotten.... Continue Reading →
Shanghai Museum. First of all, its a world-class showcasing China's thousands of years of history in art, culture and religion. All the signs and labels in the museum are in both Chinese and English and the staff also speak excellent English. Secondly, despite the world-class set-up and organisation, the museum is completely free for everyone.... Continue Reading →