The girl is wearing western clothes but is surrounded by Bhutanese in traditional dress of the gho for men, the kira for women. She was queueing to kiss the thangka, a religous tapestry that is only displayed once a year at the annual Festival. She looks lost.

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Location: Paro Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Photographer: © Neil Harris

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The girl is wearing western clothes but is surrounded by Bhutanese in traditional dress of the gho for men, the kira for women. She was queueing to kiss the thangka, a religous tapestry that is only displayed once a year at the annual Festival. She looks lost.

Location: Paro Dzong, Paro, Bhutan

Photographer: © Neil Harris