Collecting water | Mrauk U
MTDateHeader>January 24, 2009
Olympus OM-2N | Fuji Reala
These girls were collecting water from a reservoir behind this stupa, and after I'd come down from my long photo shoot with the Stupa Boys, also asked eagerly for a picture.
The metal jars they carry are imported from Bangladesh, which shares a small border with Myanmar and does major trade in Maungdaw. Rakhine State shares more similaritiesincluding peoplewith Bangladesh than other parts of Myanmar. The jars are used for the practical purpose of carrying water, but add a touch of unique beauty to Rakhine State.