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Hundreds of monks at Labrang Monastery dusted in snow wait for early prayers. The monastery is the largest in the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo. It is the cultural heart of the Amdo Tibetan culture and a focal point for Buddhist celebrations and pilgrimages. Xiahe, Gansu, China
Author: Michael Yamashita
© Michael Yamashita
Photo size: 33.3 Mpixels (95.3 MB uncompressed) - 7075x4709 pixels (23.6x15.7 in / 59.9x39.9 cm at 300 ppi)
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Published in: The Silk Road Journey, Popular Prints