TRAFFIC JAM by Mousson

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Oct 25, 2007

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On partait de Mandalay en voiture La circulation n´avançait pas d´un milimètre J´ai demandé au guide ( indépendent, rien à voir avec le gouvernement) ce que s´y passait Il avait l´air blasé : « Rien, c´est juste une procession boudhiste qui bloque la circulation ! » Je lui lance un regard noir pour ne pas m´avoir prevenue , avant de sauter hors de la voiture et revenir plus d´une heure après C´était magnifique, un défilé immense avec des gens deguisés, les écoles défilant avec leurs symboles, des chars colorés, toute une parade comme je n´ai jamais vue Pendant ce temps, mon guide, qui me connaissait déjà, était allé aux infos pour pouvoir répondre à toutes mes questions en détail « Il s´agit d´une procession en hommage à un moine, un homme saint trés veneré ici, de la région, qui a été promu par les plus hautes hautes autorités Theravades du Sri Lanka « Bon, savoir à quoi correspond une « promotion » d´un moine exige des connaissances réligieuses que mon jeune guide ne possédait pas, je n´éxagère pas C´était probablement la première fois de ma vie que j´étais ravie, émerveillé, d´être retenue d´un embouteillage Mais en Birmanie, rien est comme ailleurs, même les embouteillages We started the travel to go out Mandalay but circulation not advance a milimeter I requested to my guide (independent, nothing to see with the government) what happens He say with blasé air: “Nothing, it is only a boudhist procession which blocks circulation!” I launch a black look to him to not me talk about, before jumping outside of the car and return more than one hour after It was splendid, an immense procession with people dressed with differents colored cloths, the schools ravelling with their symbols, coloured chars, a whole parade as I never saw During this time, my guide, which knew me already, had gone to the news to be able to answer all my questions "It a procession in tribute to a monk, a holy man very considerated here, which was promoted by the highest Theravades authorities of Sri Lanka What corresponds a "promotion" of a monk requires religious knowledge that my young guide don’t have, I don’t exagerate It was probably the first time of my life which I was charmed, filled with wonder, to be retained of a traffic jam But in Burma, nothing is like elsewhere, even the traffic jams

Comments (67)

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Mousson

1:50PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

I don’t resist to ansewer Jeff , Jocko500 and Leifwestlund I am really teatcher of History! Better: I have a degree ( 4 years) in History, but I never teatched in my life I make History to have a background to be the best Journalist as possible ( another degree, 4 years of university) After I made Post Graduation in Sociology and Ethnology in Paris But I considerated me a simply story-teller Ok, a great story teller ! My first book, about East Timor, as classified by National Library like “ History” I am not convict is a “ up grade” I write a reportage! You discover my secret! I belong on National Geographics for many many years! Very well payed, of course! I am sure you discover this by my PERFECT english :-)))))) And my very serious style!

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densa

1:52PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

just an outstanding capture i feel like im right their at the procession thank you for sharing such a joyous occasion luv pam

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carlx

1:53PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Beautiful and very interesting demonstration!!!

Kuiski

1:57PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

a very wonderful photo, it´s an interesting new shot- Good!

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jeroni

1:58PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

excelente imagen como siempre eres una gran reportera

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Valentin

1:59PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

The way you've captured that boudhist procession is awesome!!!

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rainbows

2:02PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

A superb capture of this moving procession. The shot is superb.

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SSoffia

2:03PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

HERMOSA CAPTURA & MARAVILLOSA DESCRIPCION & RESPUESTA MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ???? ENTONCES SIEMPRE SI ESTAS EN NG ? FELICIDADES POR ELLO :)

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Erynn

2:07PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Wow, incredible shot!! Fantastic!! :)

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JaneEden

2:10PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Wonderful and colourful, and thanks for the info again!! Excellent capture!!!

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Chipka

2:21PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

WOW! Such a rich picture! Great work, I love the details you always write about, they add an extra dimension! Fantastic work as always! I especially love the details you have captured so beautifully in this image, and the whole mood is beautiful!!!!

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acquilon

2:23PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

encore une photo fantastique merci de la exchanger avec nbous brava

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sessan53

2:24PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Lovely picture. Thank you for sharing it with us...:-)hugs sessan

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trishabadblood

2:26PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

this is a wonderful sight... fantastic capture..excellent work...

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MagikUnicorn

2:30PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Et moi qui ADORE les Éléphants Wawwwwwww, mais c'est qu'ils doivent avoir chaud la dedans :) BRAVO

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aerodreams

2:46PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

tres belle photo mousson tout en douceur

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Janiss

3:05PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

Je me régale toujours autant avec tes récits... merci Rosely! Et ce cliché est excellent.. encore mille merci!

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JeffG7BRJ

3:28PM | Thu, 25 October 2007

I have always admired your journalistic skills Mousson and now the secret is out! I may not be in 'Awe' as much now that I know you credentials. lol The praise you get for all your work is well earned my dear Rosely. This image is no exception another great capture, I look forward to some more of this parade. If you get this sort of entertainment when in a traffic jamb, well that is a bonus. Bravo!!!!!

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