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Drying bodhi leaves

A woman dries Bodhi leaves after they have been dyed. These leaves are used for calligraphy, implying that they bring luck and peace to the owner.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Copyright: © Thong Nguyen