Temple celebration, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, 1906

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Title: Temple celebration, Mount Emei, Sichuan, China, 1906
Published / Created: between 1900 and 1920
Description: "A band of worshippers with musicians. Da O Si, Mt. Omei. Our rooms were at left side of the court - upper level, but overlooking the lower court. The big tree at back is in the temple, extending up thru Mr. Beaman's rooms. It is worshipped as a god. Ph. By R.R. Gerirce. 1906." White flags are carried during a temple celebration on Mount Omei [Mount Emei]. Monks and worshippers are shown gathered at the courtyard.
Extent: photographic prints, 8.5x 11.5 cm

Format: still image
Genre: photographs (AAT)
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Geographic): Sichuan Sheng (China)
Subject (Topic): Temples; Buddhism; Religious practice; Customs and traditions; Musicians

Access: Public
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