Small group of children with baby crouched together on ground in front of Swayambhu Stupa.

Crowds surrounding Bodhanath stupa hung with prayer flags during Loshar the Tibetan New Year.

Portrait of gatekeeper at ruined monastery complex undergoing restoration since the collapse of communism and restoration of religious freedom.

Gandan Monastery. View along street towards monastery rooftops with passing figure wearing winter coat and hat.

Crowds passing under paper lanterns hung around one of the oriental ornamental gates or paifang in Gerrard Street during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe in Gerrard Street with their lions before performing through the area during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe in Gerrard Street with their lions before performing through the area during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe in Gerrard Street with their lions before performing through the area during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe in Gerrard Street with their lions before performing through the area during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe performing in Gerrard Street during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe performing in Gerrard Street during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog

Lion Dance troupe performing in Gerrard Street with onlooking crowd during Chinese New Year celebrations in 2006 for the coming Year of The Dog