MAURITIUS, Piton, Mans tongue being pierced before he walks on fire at a Hindu Fire Walking Ceremony.

MAURITIUS, People, Body Decoration, Creole Christian man with mouth peircing at the Hindu Festival of Cavadee.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan, Giant standing Buddha destroyed by Taliban March 2001.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan, Giant standing Buddha destroyed by Taliban March 2001.

Afghanistan, General, Kirghiz men praying along stone wall of open air camp mosque.

Afghanistan, General, Kirghiz children studying the Koran.

Afghanistan, Balkh, Detail of war damaged exterior of mosque.

Afghanistan, Balkh Province, Mazar-e Sharif, Blue Mosque. Exterior of fifteenth century mosque.

Holland, Rotterdam, Modern church called Pauluskerk which was opened in 2013 and wasdesigned by British architect Will Alsop, it is best known as a drop in centre for the socially disadvantaged in soc...

Holland, Rotterdam, Modern church called Pauluskerk which was opened in 2013 and wasdesigned by British architect Will Alsop, it is best known as a drop in centre for the socially disadvantaged in soc...

Portland Road, Dragon dance outside Asiana shop for Chinese New Year 2023, the year of the Rabbit.

Portland Road, Dragon dance outside Asiana shop for Chinese New Year 2023, the year of the Rabbit.