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Copyright: Marcin Krakowiak (krakus) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 36 W: 59 N: 62] (1565)
Genre: Gens
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2006-08-11
Catégories: Vie quotidienne, Festivals, Moment décisif
Appareil photographique: Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 G ED AF-S VR
Exposition: f/5.0, 1/90 secondes
More Photo Info: [view]
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2006-09-06 1:49
Vue: 675
Points: 14
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
We were invited to funeral ceremony - in China more people - better. Read news note below.

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China acts on funeral strippers

Five people have been detained in China for running striptease send-offs at funerals, state media say.

The once-common events are held to boost the number of mourners, as large crowds are seen as a mark of honour.

But the arrests, in the eastern province of Jiangsu, could signal the end of the rural tradition.

Local officials have since ordered a halt to "obscene performances" and say funeral plans have to be submitted in advance, Xinhua news agency said.

The arrests, in Donghai county, followed striptease acts at a farmer's funeral, the agency said.

Two hundred people were said to have attended the event, which was held on 16 August.

The Beijing News said the event was later revealed by a Chinese TV station. The leaders of five striptease troupes were held, it said, including two involved in the farmer's funeral.

"Striptease used to be a common practice at funerals in Donghai's rural areas to allure viewers," Xinhua agency said.

"Local villagers believe that the more people who attend the funeral, the more the dead person is honoured."

As well as ordering an end to the practice, officials have also said residents can report "funeral misdeeds" on a hotline, earning a reward for information.
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Hello Marcin,

I really like the way you captured the lights on this musician giving to that moment some solemnity.

Interesting note. Tradition can still be good ;-)

Thanks for sharing

Tony

Another superior shot from China, Marcin. The low POV increases the feeling of intimacy with the subjects, we are "right there". the frame is full of life and detail, it's a delight for the eyes. Greqat note too, by the way.
A+
Francis

Nice POV. Godo colors and very sharp.
Great capture of daily life.
Well done.
Ben

You say the more the better, and here with your well chosen POV you invite us all to be THERE. Great details and well managed lowlight.

Hello Marcin. Funeral is an interesting and also sensitive topic. It gives a shyness to come the member too near. The photo is the event close and nevertheless distance is retained. Also actual contents of the photo are outstanding shown. And finally the photo is also technically perfect. A very good achievement many greetings, Wolfgang.

MArcin,
A most compelling shot...So much life & parallel story being told, with listening men & player in his own world!...
Your note brings one more aspect of chinese life to foreground!.
I enjoy it.
Thanks,
Prem.

Muy buena la captación del momento. El grupo está perfectamente relajado, como si el fotógrafo no se encontrara allí. ¿Qué has hecho para no hacerte notar, disparar con la cámara baja?

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