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Ship Being Overhauled

Altar

The banner on the left says “Wishes for peace in China”. The right side says “Wishes one is prosperous in whatever he/she undertakes”. The middle says “Wishes for…

Drying Meat

For thousands of years, Chinese have been drying meats and all kinds of other foods. Drying allows for later use like winter or traveling. It is light weight…

Massive Tree

From a seedling grows a massive tree. Did the person realize what would happen when he/she planted it?

Ship Painter

Cleaning the Shoreline

This boat is cleaning the shoreline between the ship and shore. The man standing is rowing the boat facing forward. This is so he can maneuver the boat…

Juxtaposition

Painter with a Monumental Task

Ships need overhaul and repair. Painting is the final touch.  

Boy Watching

The boy is watching two men carry a tank.

Fast Food

A man can set up a ‘restaurant’ with a couple of coal burners, some pots and pans, and sell waffles and eggs. I don’t know if a license…

Vendors

No refrigeration required for the meat. The vegetables laid out on the ground. They can make a shop anywhere.

Public Square

The public square is where the vendors come to sell their goods; the people come to play cards; and everyone comes to exercise.

Drying Clothes

In Taishan most households  have washers but do not have dryers.  To dry they resort to the sun.

Stream

This stream is not covered. People dump trash and what have you’s on the side. The yellow sign ask people not to dump.

Store Fronts

The one on the left is a beauty salon and on the right is a bakery.

Casting Net

Fishing is a passion and an occupation.

‘Sand’ Building

This building is at least a hundred or two hundred years old. It is made from oversized bricks. (Some extra bricks can be seen in the photo.) The bricks…

Producer

He getting the story and will research and edit it to produce a tale for all to see on television.

Producer

Producers don’t have an easy job. They must travel to the story; they must record the story; then they must research and edit the story so it makes…

Melon Peeling

Peeling a melon is an outdoor job.  Along with the other duties of the kitchen, it is done outdoors. Typically, when the weather is good the Chinese bring…