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Monks of all ages wait for morning prayers and the only meal of the day.

Labrang Monastery, China, n

Author: Michael Yamashita

©Michael Yamashita

Photo size: 21.8 Mpixels (62.3 MB uncompressed) - 5764x3776 pixels (19.2x12.6 in / 48.8x32 cm at 300 ppi)

Photo keywords: City of the Monks, hat, head dress, Labrang, Marco Polo, Marco Polo Book, monk, monks, morning prayers, robe, snow, stairs

In busy Xiahe, close to the Labrang monastery, youngsters in their finery prepare to celebrate Monlam, the Buddist New Year.

Monks of all ages wait for morning prayers and the only meal of the day.

Music lesson for Labrang's monks using the traditional 13-foot horns. Tibet.