Daughter placing red mark on the forehead of her father during Hindu Sacred Thread Ceremony.

Transplanting rice in paddy field on the outskirts of Kunming.

Hillsides covered with tropical vegetation.

Women carrying bundles of firewood on their heads.

Sacred thread is fastened at the wrist of adolescent boy during Hindu male rite of passage.

Portrait of young boy.

High rise housing.

Elephant trainer inside circus tent with three performing elephants.

Young female student writing in classroom of boys and girls.

Fountain and government buildings in the capital.

Wat Xieng Thong. Temple detail of gold painted relief carving on purple background depicting seated Buddha receiving offerings.

Group of young Buddhist monks some holding umbrellas as sun shades.