The woman was playing her pipa in a World Heritage Lingering Garden with no expression on her face

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Suzhou's Lingering Garden, which is registered as a World Heritage site, was crowded with many people. This historic garden is a popular tourist spot that attracts many visitors. As I was walking among the buildings in the garden, I heard music coming out of nowhere. As I walked toward the sound, I saw a woman holding a pipa.

The woman in traditional costume matched the atmosphere of the garden. Of course, it was probably a production. The background music seemed unnecessary in the beautiful garden, but that was up to the management. She was playing background music on her pipa as if she were a part of the garden. Even when she noticed that I was holding a camera, she continued to play without changing her expression. It was as if she had forgotten where her heart was. What bothered me a little was that she seemed to be playing in a boring way.

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Sep 2008 CHINA PEOPLE

PHOTO DATA

No

2057

Shooting Date

Jun 2008

Posted On

September 30, 2008

Modified On

August 19, 2023

Place

Suzhou, China

Genre

Candid Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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