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Buddhist sound in the snowland

On February 13, 2022, the annual Sunning of the Buddha Festival took place. On this day, monks held grand ceremonies, carrying giant Buddha statues to elevated locations to bask them in sunlight. The spectacle was truly magnificent!

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Date Taken: 02.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Jiangbin Chang