Johan Lorbeer - Gravity Defying Street Performer :

Johan Lorbeer is a German street performer who has gained fame for hanging several feet in the air in seemingly impossible positions. These still life Performance acts are hot and this one is called “Tarzan”, where the hell they got this name from is beyond me because I have never seen Tarzan do this.

In the act, Lorbeer casually hangs in mid-air several feet above the ground and leans his left arm stiffly against a building or wall as the other arm rests on his hip. Below him is a fairly large crowd The watching in amazement and taking pictures. At first I was almost certain this was a publicity stunt, but it is not. It is a fairly simple trick, but Lorbeer does a great job of capturing people’s imaginations and curiosity.

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Bureaucratic Themis - Denmark :

Sculpture by Danish artist Jens Galshiota a plump figure of the goddess of justice, symbolizing the rich industrial world, which sits on the back of a thin, emaciated African.

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Camel Hair Art at Bikaner Camel Festival :

Every January, thousands of visitors go to Bikaner, India to see the famous Camel festival. It begins with the procession of beautifully decorated camels, a competition for best decorated camel, fur cutting design, camel milking and the best camel hair cut. Next day, the fleetest camels of the region take part in the camel races. 

According to photographer Osakabe Yasuo, preparing camel’s hair for the competition may take up to three years to create. First, the hair needs to be grown for two years. Then the hair is trimmed into intricate patterns and dyed for the dramatic effect you see below.

  In the first two years, camel hair just grows, it is only slightly shortened in a special way. In the third year, on the eve of festivals, camel hair cut off to form complex patterns of great beauty, and painted in a special way.

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Buddha Head in Tree Roots, Wat Mahathat :

Ever seen something marvelous and wonderful that mesmerizes you completely, but totally non-understandable as to how could it have taken shape? There are many things in the world that come into this category. And, you can witness one such wonderful and mesmerizing thing if you are planning to visit Thailand. Well, you must have seen a lot of wonderful and beautiful Buddha images and idols, but this one is absolutely and totally different from what you could have even imagined ever.
        If you happen to be in Thailand anytime, you cannot afford to miss one of the most iconic Buddha idols – Buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree! Made out of stone completely, visitors wonder how it could have happened. The Buddha head in tree roots is also one of the most common Thailand-related images that you’ll see on guidebooks and postcards. The wonderful site is located at Wat Mahathat, Ayuthhaya, which is the old capital of Thailand. Located around 20 kilometers north of Bang Pa-In, Ayuthhaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ex-capital has numerous ruins of various buildings that were invaded and destroyed by Burmese army back in 1767.

 


Tracking back to 1767, a lot of temples were destroyed and numerous idols of Buddha were vandalized by the Burmese army during that invasion. Post-invasion, the place remained abandoned until the Department of Fine Art began restoration of the site in 1950.
      However, no one knows how could the Buddha head have entwined in the tree roots, there are several theories supporting this magnificent site. While one theory suggests quite logically that Buddha head might have entwined in the roots while the area was uninhabited, the other theory reiterates that a thief moved the Buddha idol’s head away from the temple in order to hide it. Well, no one, except time, exactly knows what could have happened. History has a lot of things in store for us that we will never come to know. At the end, it is better to believe your eyes and enjoy the magnificence.
      Tourists who might have planned to visit Thailand for the first time need to follow a few guidelines while visiting this place. This place, in addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also sacred. It is considered pious and holds high importance in Thai culture, and every tourist should respect it. Visitors may photograph the statue, but in a kneeling position, as to pay their respect. Also, touching this statue is prohibited.
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