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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman lights a cigarette outside a thai restaurant in Khao San as he heads out for a party in Bangkok after Chanuka celebrations at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San), Thailand on 12th December 2009. He has just moved in this week and lives alone..Jon, an Irish/American, is a jeweller by profession, owns a video game manufacturing company in the USA, and used to work for the FBI. His brother is a rabbi. Jon has 4 children with his ex-wife, an Israeli. He speaks 7 languages and has recently decided to live to Bangkok. People often mistake Jon for a rabbi in Chabad Khao San because he wears a black coat and hat. However, soon after prayers, Jon changes into t-shirt and jeans, carrying his prayer clothes in a bag with him as he walks home..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Community members and Rabbi Wilhelm's children kiss the Torah at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand for Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Photos of the Drukpa Lineage Head Lama of Hemis and Ladakh on the Pad Yatra, arriving in Shyang for the final night of camping on 30th June 2009 before concluding the one and a half month long trek to Hemis from Manali. The trek was joined by over 600 people including nuns, monks, foreigners and other buddhist followers..Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman (2nd from right) sings and takes a video as Jewish travellers and resident community members participate during candle lighting, prayers and song at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand for Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009.  (ref: portraits for more details on Jonathan).Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui pray in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (3rd from left) during Chanuka celebrations on 17th December 2009. Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui pray in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (center) during Chanuka celebrations on 17th December 2009. Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui pray in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (center) during Chanuka celebrations on 17th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui pray in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (unseen) during Chanuka celebrations on 17th December 2009. Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid brings donuts and tefillin to a hospital in Koh Samui, to visit Erez Levanon, the owner of a spa (with partner Dali, photographed in spa), who has been in the hospital for 5 days. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid brings donuts and tefillin to a hospital in Koh Samui, to visit Erez Levanon, the owner of a spa (with partner Dali, photographed in spa), who has been in the hospital for 5 days. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid walks down to the plunge pool with his daughter as Yossi (right) poses for a portrait in his plush holiday resort, KC Resort & Over Water Villas, that is to have its grand launch next month. Yossi has lived in Koh Samui with his wife and 2 kids for 5 years and has been building this resort for the last 3 years, with the interior designs done by an Israeli designer. He sends his children to Sunday school with Rabbi Goldshmid's wife, Sara..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Barry (4th from left) puts Teffilin twice a week with Rabbi Goldshmid (3rd from left), in his Thai/Israeli cuisine restaurant which was opened 8 months ago. He has been living in Koh Samui for 11 months now and used to work as a restaurant manager in a Thai restaurant in China Town, Israel. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Sami (2nd from right) and Neta (3rd from right) Reshef ( (more details in portrait photos).Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui gather  for a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's (unseen) home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and community locals go downstairs to light candles after prayers in Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand for Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009. .Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Eli Evioni and Dina Evioni look out to the Chao Phraya river (with the Rama 9 bridge in the background) from the window of their one-bedroom apartment near Khao San Chabad in Bangkok, Thailand, on 13th December 2009. Eli is writing a book on his life...Eil: Aged 68; Born in Israel to parents from Yemen; grew up and joined the army, been through the wars of '56 and '67 where he first met people from Chabad who came to put tefillin and bring donuts even in the desert camps. Eli remembered seeing soldiers putting tefillin on tanks in '67 when 2 planes flew from the egyptian side. He thought that it was an attack but suddenly, the planes flipped, a sign of victory over the enemy. Left Israel to complete studies in England where he met his wife, Dina. Eli has worked in a musica theater for many years, and then became a jewellery designer, folowing family footsteps. After marriage, he travelled with Dina as spouse and stayed at home, building a house and bringing up the kids. Currently, Eli is writing a book about his life. They've been living in Bangkok for 5 years so far. Eli still feels the only home is Israel. ..Dina: Aged 66; Born in England to non-religious parents from East Europe, mostly Russia. Grew up very secular, "felt like her birthright was stolen from her". When she met Eli, he brought her back. but it was only when they moved to Thailand and was involved with Chabad that she really felt that Chabad was giving her heritage back. Dina worked and retired from the UN in Geneva. Now, she works as a freelance translator for the UN. ..They chose the flat because of its proximity to Chabad Khao San. They miss chabad khao san terribly whenever abroad. "Once, I came back from a harsh time in Europe. I saw the face of the rabbi and his wife. their home was fully lit... and i felt like the light of G-d had entered me. I go to the synagogue every shabbat now.. like i never did before in my life. Because of Chabad. They give you love for free..." says Eli...Photo by Suz
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  • Scenes of Bangkok city, Thailand on 14th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 5. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. Som's Brother (Saan's brother in-law) passed away painfully at 3am and the funeral was conducted on the day itself in the outskirts of Siem Reap town (about 20km away) in the villages.  *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 5. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. Som's Brother (Saan's brother in-law) passed away painfully at 3am and the funeral was conducted on the day itself in the outskirts of Siem Reap town (about 20km away) in the villages.  *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • Shuki (left) coaches Gili (2nd from right) as Eran (right) takes a break in Rompo Muay Thai Gym, Khlong Toei, Bangkok city, Thailand on 14th December 2009..Shuki Rosenzweig, aged 40, is a professional Muay Thai Boxing fighter (champion) and trainer who has lived for 9 years in Thailand. He is famous in Israel as the authority of this sport. Started at the age of 12 in boxing in Israel, Jerusalem. Used to work in the fish market. His father is a 'legend' in Jerusalem fish market. Shuki stopped working with his dad about 13 years ago. He has opened some muay thai gyms in Thailand in the past. He currently has about 5 Israeli fighters under his training in Bangkok, besides fighters of other nationalities. Shuki found religion in Bangkok with Chabad about 4 years ago. He never misses Shabbat and loves to sing the songs of prayer, priding himself with a good voice. "Chabad integrates all Jews. it keeps us together. When at Chabad, we are at home, united with people of the same culture, language and beliefs"..Gil Saat (known affectionately as Gili), aged 29, from Ramat Gan, Israel, has been a boxer for 9 years. He is on his second trip to Thailand for muay thai. On the first trip, he stayed for 6 months, fighting in about 10 competitions in Thailand and once in Cambodia. Gili has graduated in many sport related courses from institutes in Thailand and Israel, including a diploma in Thai massage. He first met Shuki in Israel many years ago at a competition when Shuki was the trainer for Gili's opponent in the ring. A few years after that, Gili attended a seminar given by Shuki about muay thai and then decided to come to Thailand to train under him. Gili comes from a more religious family in comparison to Shuki. Gili's grand father is a rabbi in Israel. Gili introduced Shuki to Chabad (both Khao San and Sukhumvit) about 4-5 years ago and they have since spent every shabbat at Chabad. On 4th Dec 2009, they both turned up for shabbat immediately after a competition, still blee
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  • Shuki (left) coaches Ilya (center) as Eran (right) trains with punching bags in Rompo Muay Thai Gym, Khlong Toei, Bangkok city, Thailand on 14th December 2009..Shuki Rosenzweig, aged 40, is a professional Muay Thai Boxing fighter (champion) and trainer who has lived for 9 years in Thailand. He is famous in Israel as the authority of this sport. Started at the age of 12 in boxing in Israel, Jerusalem. Used to work in the fish market. His father is a 'legend' in Jerusalem fish market. Shuki stopped working with his dad about 13 years ago. He has opened some muay thai gyms in Thailand in the past. He currently has about 5 Israeli fighters under his training in Bangkok, besides fighters of other nationalities. Shuki found religion in Bangkok with Chabad about 4 years ago. He never misses Shabbat and loves to sing the songs of prayer, priding himself with a good voice. "Chabad integrates all Jews. it keeps us together. When at Chabad, we are at home, united with people of the same culture, language and beliefs"..Eran Schwartz, aged 30, from Jerusalem, has been training for 8 years. He trains for endurance, fitness and fun, although he has fought in one competition in Bangkok the last time he was here. "Eran is very talented, technically adept, wise and has a 'good eye' for fights" says Shuki. This time Eran is staying 3 and a half months in Thailand to train, travel, and write scripts for a TV show and a cartoon series. He had studied economics and used to work in a bank in Israel before he came here. Eran's grandparents are religious but he grew up being secular. "Chabad never pushes you to be religious. It is a relaxed place, they accept you for what you are" says Eran. "It is important to go for Shabbat for all Jews on travel.".Ilya Bashes, aged 27, from Herzeliya, Israel, has been fighting seriously for 5 years. He met Shuki in a muay thai seminar in Israel and decided immediately that he would come to Thailand to train under Shuki. "I knew he was serious from the lo
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  • Shuki (second from right) demonstrates the techniques for a 'flying elbow' to Eran (right) while Ilya (left) train with punching bags in Rompo Muay Thai Gym, Khlong Toei, Bangkok city, Thailand on 14th December 2009..Shuki Rosenzweig, aged 40, is a professional Muay Thai Boxing fighter (champion) and trainer who has lived for 9 years in Thailand. He is famous in Israel as the authority of this sport. Started at the age of 12 in boxing in Israel, Jerusalem. Used to work in the fish market. His father is a 'legend' in Jerusalem fish market. Shuki stopped working with his dad about 13 years ago. He has opened some muay thai gyms in Thailand in the past. He currently has about 5 Israeli fighters under his training in Bangkok, besides fighters of other nationalities. Shuki found religion in Bangkok with Chabad about 4 years ago. He never misses Shabbat and loves to sing the songs of prayer, priding himself with a good voice. "Chabad integrates all Jews. it keeps us together. When at Chabad, we are at home, united with people of the same culture, language and beliefs"..Eran Schwartz, aged 30, from Jerusalem, has been training for 8 years. He trains for endurance, fitness and fun, although he has fought in one competition in Bangkok the last time he was here. "Eran is very talented, technically adept, wise and has a 'good eye' for fights" says Shuki. This time Eran is staying 3 and a half months in Thailand to train, travel, and write scripts for a TV show and a cartoon series. He had studied economics and used to work in a bank in Israel before he came here. Eran's grandparents are religious but he grew up being secular. "Chabad never pushes you to be religious. It is a relaxed place, they accept you for what you are" says Eran. "It is important to go for Shabbat for all Jews on travel.".Ilya Bashes, aged 27, from Herzeliya, Israel, has been fighting seriously for 5 years. He met Shuki in a muay thai seminar in Israel and decided immediately that he would come to Thailand
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  • Shuki Rosenzweig sits on a couch at the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand. Shuki broke his left hand in a competition last week...Shuki, aged 40, is a professional Muay Thai Boxing fighter (champion) and trainer who has lived for 9 years in Thailand. He is famous in Israel as the authority of this sport. Started at the age of 12 in boxing in Israel, Jerusalem. Used to work in the fish market. His father is a 'legend' in Jerusalem fish market. Shuki stopped working with his dad about 13 years ago. He has opened some muay thai gyms in Thailand in the past. He currently has about 5 Israeli fighters under his training in Bangkok, besides fighters of other nationalities. Shuki found religion in Bangkok with Chabad about 4 years ago. He never misses Shabbat and loves to sing the songs of prayer, priding himself with a good voice..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Chanuka candles lit on the stage during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Children look up at reflections in the mirrored ceiling during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Chanuka candles are lit on the stage as Rabbi Kantor (Chabad Bangkok, Sukhimvit Soi 22) leads in song and prayers, during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • The New York production Chanuka film on screen during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Chanuka candles on the stage as Rabbi Kantor speaks on his mobile just before giving a speech, during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Chanuka candles on the stage as event attendees mingle during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Khao San Road backpacker/travellers try on funky sunglasses on the streets of Khao San, Bangkok, Thailand on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish residents of Thailand and travellers alike take time off to pray in a corner during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman (in red t-shirt) dances in Gulliver's, a discotheque club in Khao San, Bangkok after Chanuka celebrations at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San), Thailand on 12th December 2009. Also known in Khao San clubs as 'Santa Claus', he has just moved into a rented apartment this week and lives alone..Jon, an Irish/American, is a jeweller by profession, owns a video game manufacturing company in the USA, and used to work for the FBI. His brother is a rabbi. Jon has 4 children with his ex-wife, an Israeli. He speaks 7 languages and has recently decided to live to Bangkok. People often mistake Jon for a rabbi in Chabad Khao San because he wears a black coat and hat. However, soon after prayers, Jon changes into t-shirt and jeans, carrying his prayer clothes in a bag with him as he walks home..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman jokes around with Thai nationals at the pirated CD stalls in Khao San as he heads out for a party in Bangkok after Chanuka celebrations at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San), Thailand on 12th December 2009. He has just moved in this week and lives alone..Jon, an Irish/American, is a jeweller by profession, owns a video game manufacturing company in the USA, and used to work for the FBI. His brother is a rabbi. Jon has 4 children with his ex-wife, an Israeli. He speaks 7 languages and has recently decided to live to Bangkok. People often mistake Jon for a rabbi in Chabad Khao San because he wears a black coat and hat. However, soon after prayers, Jon changes into t-shirt and jeans, carrying his prayer clothes in a bag with him as he walks home..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman jokes around with Thai nationals at the pirated CD stalls in Khao San as he heads out for a party in Bangkok after Chanuka celebrations at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San), Thailand on 12th December 2009. He has just moved in this week and lives alone..Jon, an Irish/American, is a jeweller by profession, owns a video game manufacturing company in the USA, and used to work for the FBI. His brother is a rabbi. Jon has 4 children with his ex-wife, an Israeli. He speaks 7 languages and has recently decided to live to Bangkok. People often mistake Jon for a rabbi in Chabad Khao San because he wears a black coat and hat. However, soon after prayers, Jon changes into t-shirt and jeans, carrying his prayer clothes in a bag with him as he walks home..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman walks through the streets of Khao San after chanuka celebrations at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San), Thailand on 12th December 2009..Jon, an Irish/American, is a jeweller by profession, owns a video game manufacturing company in the USA, and used to work for the FBI. His brother is a rabbi. Jon has 4 children with his ex-wife, an Israeli. He speaks 7 languages and has recently decided to live to Bangkok. People often mistake Jon for a rabbi in Chabad Khao San because he wears a black coat and hat. However, soon after prayers, Jon changes into t-shirt and jeans, carrying his prayer clothes in a bag with him as he walks home..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman (ref: portraits for more details on Jonathan) reads his prayer book during the celebrations and singing at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand for Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui gather to sing and light candles in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (center, left) during Chanuka celebrations on 17th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid brings donuts and tefillin to a hospital in Koh Samui, to visit Erez Levanon, the owner of a spa (with partner Dali, photographed in spa), who has been in the hospital for 5 days. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid brings donuts and tefillin to a hospital in Koh Samui, to visit Erez Levanon, the owner of a spa (with partner Dali, photographed in spa), who has been in the hospital for 5 days. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid brings donuts and tefillin to a hospital in Koh Samui, to visit Erez Levanon, the owner of a spa (with partner Dali, photographed in spa), who has been in the hospital for 5 days. Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Dali poses for a portrait as her visiting daughter looks on in Magnolia Spa, a spa she owns jointly with Erez Levanon (ref: hospital photos). Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Yossi poses for a portrait in his sprawling holiday resort, KC Resort & Over Water Villas, that is to have its grand launch next month. Yossi has lived in Koh Samui with his wife and 2 kids for 5 years and has been building this resort for the last 3 years, with the interior designs done by an Israeli designer. He sends his children to Sunday school with Rabbi Goldshmid's wife, Sara..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui play games at a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's (unseen) home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui gather  for a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's (unseen) home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid (center, standing) asks riddles as Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui play games at a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Goldshmid's wife serves the donuts..Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui gather  for a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's (center, standing) home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Wilhelm (3rd from left) and his family gather to light candles and celebrate  Chanuka in their home in Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand during Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Wilhelm (unseen) and his family gather to light candles and celebrate  Chanuka in their home in Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand during Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Wilhelm (left) and his family gather to light candles and celebrate  Chanuka in their home in Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand during Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui pray in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (2nd from right) during Chanuka celebrations on 15th December 2009. Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Wilhelm (3rd from left) leads prayers at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand for Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Eli Evioni and Dina Evioni look out to the Chao Phraya river (with the Rama 9 bridge in the background) from the window of their one-bedroom apartment near Khao San Chabad in Bangkok, Thailand, on 13th December 2009. Eli is writing a book on his life...Eil: Aged 68; Born in Israel to parents from Yemen; grew up and joined the army, been through the wars of '56 and '67 where he first met people from Chabad who came to put tefillin and bring donuts even in the desert camps. Eli remembered seeing soldiers putting tefillin on tanks in '67 when 2 planes flew from the egyptian side. He thought that it was an attack but suddenly, the planes flipped, a sign of victory over the enemy. Left Israel to complete studies in England where he met his wife, Dina. Eli has worked in a musica theater for many years, and then became a jewellery designer, folowing family footsteps. After marriage, he travelled with Dina as spouse and stayed at home, building a house and bringing up the kids. Currently, Eli is writing a book about his life. They've been living in Bangkok for 5 years so far. Eli still feels the only home is Israel. ..Dina: Aged 66; Born in England to non-religious parents from East Europe, mostly Russia. Grew up very secular, "felt like her birthright was stolen from her". When she met Eli, he brought her back. but it was only when they moved to Thailand and was involved with Chabad that she really felt that Chabad was giving her heritage back. Dina worked and retired from the UN in Geneva. Now, she works as a freelance translator for the UN. ..They chose the flat because of its proximity to Chabad Khao San. They miss chabad khao san terribly whenever abroad. "Once, I came back from a harsh time in Europe. I saw the face of the rabbi and his wife. their home was fully lit... and i felt like the light of G-d had entered me. I go to the synagogue every shabbat now.. like i never did before in my life. Because of Chabad. They give you love for free..." says Eli...Photo by Suz
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 5. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. Som's Brother (Saan's brother in-law) passed away painfully at 3am and the funeral was conducted on the day itself in the outskirts of Siem Reap town (about 20km away) in the villages.  *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 5. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. Som's Brother (Saan's brother in-law) passed away painfully at 3am and the funeral was conducted on the day itself in the outskirts of Siem Reap town (about 20km away) in the villages.  *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 4. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. (additional random shots of monks) *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 4. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. (additional random shots of monks) *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • Shuki (left) looks on as Gili (3rd from right) warms up in Rompo Muay Thai Gym, Khlong Toei, Bangkok city, Thailand on 14th December 2009..Shuki Rosenzweig, aged 40, is a professional Muay Thai Boxing fighter (champion) and trainer who has lived for 9 years in Thailand. He is famous in Israel as the authority of this sport. Started at the age of 12 in boxing in Israel, Jerusalem. Used to work in the fish market. His father is a 'legend' in Jerusalem fish market. Shuki stopped working with his dad about 13 years ago. He has opened some muay thai gyms in Thailand in the past. He currently has about 5 Israeli fighters under his training in Bangkok, besides fighters of other nationalities. Shuki found religion in Bangkok with Chabad about 4 years ago. He never misses Shabbat and loves to sing the songs of prayer, priding himself with a good voice. "Chabad integrates all Jews. it keeps us together. When at Chabad, we are at home, united with people of the same culture, language and beliefs"..Gil Saat (known affectionately as Gili), aged 29, from Ramat Gan, Israel, has been a boxer for 9 years. He is on his second trip to Thailand for muay thai. On the first trip, he stayed for 6 months, fighting in about 10 competitions in Thailand and once in Cambodia. Gili has graduated in many sport related courses from institutes in Thailand and Israel, including a diploma in Thai massage. He first met Shuki in Israel many years ago at a competition when Shuki was the trainer for Gili's opponent in the ring. A few years after that, Gili attended a seminar given by Shuki about muay thai and then decided to come to Thailand to train under him. Gili comes from a more religious family in comparison to Shuki. Gili's grand father is a rabbi in Israel. Gili introduced Shuki to Chabad (both Khao San and Sukhumvit) about 4-5 years ago and they have since spent every shabbat at Chabad. On 4th Dec 2009, they both turned up for shabbat immediately after a competition, still bleeding and Shuki wi
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  • Ilya (left in mirror) train with punching bags in Rompo Muay Thai Gym, Khlong Toei, Bangkok city, Thailand on 14th December 2009..Ilya Bashes, aged 27, from Herzeliya, Israel, has been fighting seriously for 5 years. He met Shuki in a muay thai seminar in Israel and decided immediately that he would come to Thailand to train under Shuki. "I knew he was serious from the look in his eyes," says Shuki. Ilya has since been to Thailand 3 times, for 6 months each time. Ilya is rapidly gaining a good reputation in Thailand as a strong fighter. When back in Israel, he works as a Sushi chef in an expensive restaurant. Ilya 's family is of Russian heritage, very non-religious. "Chabad keeps the people together yet it doesn't push religion on to people.".Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Rabbi Wilhelm (2nd from left) joins Jewish residents of Thailand and travellers alike to take time off to pray in a corner during the Chanuka celebrations organised by Chabad Bangkok on 13th December 2009, at Paragon Mall's IMAX theater, Bangkok, Thailand..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jonathan Isaac Newman lights candles and prays, before he heads out for a party, in his one bedroom apartment in Bangkok after Chanuka celebrations at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San), Thailand on 12th December 2009. He has just moved in this week and lives alone..Jon, an Irish/American, is a jeweller by profession, owns a video game manufacturing company in the USA, and used to work for the FBI. His brother is a rabbi. Jon has 4 children with his ex-wife, an Israeli. He speaks 7 languages and has recently decided to live to Bangkok. People often mistake Jon for a rabbi in Chabad Khao San because he wears a black coat and hat. However, soon after prayers, Jon changes into t-shirt and jeans, carrying his prayer clothes in a bag with him as he walks home..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui reach for donuts after lighting candles in the Chabad House of Koh Samui with Rabbi Goldshmid (unseen) during Chanuka celebrations on 17th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui gather  for a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's (center, standing) home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish residents of the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Samui play games at a party at Rabbi Goldshmid's (3rd from left) home during Chanuka on 15th December 2009. .Koh Samui is the smaller of 2 islands next to each other, world renowned for the monthly full moon rave parties on the beach..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Jewish travellers and resident community members participate as candle lighting, prayers and song commence at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand for Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009..Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Dina Evioni (4th from right) and Eli Evioni (2nd from right) talk amongst the community at Chabad Bangkok (Khao San road), Thailand during Chanuka celebrations on 12th December 2009. (ref: portraits of Eli and Dina for more details).Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • Eli Evioni look out to the Chao Phraya river (and Rama 9 bridge) from the rooftop of their apartment building near Khao San Chabad in Bangkok, Thailand, on 13th December 2009. ..Eil: Aged 68; Born in Israel to parents from Yemen; grew up and joined the army, been through the wars of '56 and '67 where he first met people from Chabad who came to put tefillin and bring donuts even in the desert camps. Eli remembered seeing soldiers putting tefillin on tanks in '67 when 2 planes flew from the egyptian side. He thought that it was an attack but suddenly, the planes flipped, a sign of victory over the enemy. Left Israel to complete studies in England where he met his wife, Dina. Eli has worked in a musica theater for many years, and then became a jewellery designer, folowing family footsteps. After marriage, he travelled with Dina as spouse and stayed at home, building a house and bringing up the kids. Currently, Eli is writing a book about his life. They've been living in Bangkok for 5 years so far. Eli still feels the only home is Israel. ..Dina: Aged 66; Born in England to non-religious parents from East Europe, mostly Russia. Grew up very secular, "felt like her birthright was stolen from her". When she met Eli, he brought her back. but it was only when they moved to Thailand and was involved with Chabad that she really felt that Chabad was giving her heritage back. Dina worked and retired from the UN in Geneva. Now, she works as a freelance translator for the UN. ..They chose the flat because of its proximity to Chabad Khao San. They miss chabad khao san terribly whenever abroad. "Once, I came back from a harsh time in Europe. I saw the face of the rabbi and his wife. their home was fully lit... and i felt like the light of G-d had entered me. I go to the synagogue every shabbat now.. like i never did before in my life. Because of Chabad. They give you love for free..." says Eli...Photo by Suzanne Lee / For Chabad Lubavitch
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 5. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. Som's Brother (Saan's brother in-law) passed away painfully at 3am and the funeral was conducted on the day itself in the outskirts of Siem Reap town (about 20km away) in the villages.  *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 4. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. (additional random shots of monks) *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA : ANGKOR PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WORKSHOP DAY 4. Story on the blind people in Siem Reap. (additional random shots of monks) *ALL Photos copyrighted - SUZANNE LEE
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • Bruno Senna, a Formula 1 driver for F1 team Lotus Renault poses for an exclusive portrait during the inaugural Airtel Indian F1 Grand Prix in Buddh International Circuit, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India on 29th October 2011. Bruno Senna speaks of his early life that was heavily influenced by his uncle Ayrton Senna, a legendary F1 driver who died in a tragic racing accident that scarred Bruno's youth in more than one way. Photo by Suzanne Lee for Liberation
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  • An overview of the lake and town center in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Every year in November thousands of Rajasthani tribal people converge in the picturesque town of Pushkar, which is also a major site for Hindu pilgrims. They come to buy and sell camels (over 50,000) and other cattle and bathe at the Pushkar lake (considered sacred by Hindus). They come for the entertaining camel races and local circuses, and to browse the local markets for camel saddles, textiles, glass bangles and silver jewelry..Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • An overview of the lake and town center in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Every year in November thousands of Rajasthani tribal people converge in the picturesque town of Pushkar, which is also a major site for Hindu pilgrims. They come to buy and sell camels (over 50,000) and other cattle and bathe at the Pushkar lake (considered sacred by Hindus). They come for the entertaining camel races and local circuses, and to browse the local markets for camel saddles, textiles, glass bangles and silver jewelry..Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • Details of the racks of a jootie shoe merchant in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Every year in November thousands of Rajasthani tribal people converge in the picturesque town of Pushkar, which is also a major site for Hindu pilgrims. They come to buy and sell camels (over 50,000) and other cattle and bathe at the Pushkar lake (considered sacred by Hindus). They come for the entertaining camel races and local circuses, and to browse the local markets for camel saddles, textiles, glass bangles and silver jewelry..Photo by Suzanne Lee
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  • An overview of the lake and town center in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Every year in November thousands of Rajasthani tribal people converge in the picturesque town of Pushkar, which is also a major site for Hindu pilgrims. They come to buy and sell camels (over 50,000) and other cattle and bathe at the Pushkar lake (considered sacred by Hindus). They come for the entertaining camel races and local circuses, and to browse the local markets for camel saddles, textiles, glass bangles and silver jewelry..Photo by Suzanne Lee
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