Incense in Vietnam, by Trantuanviet, 2022-09-14
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Incense in Vietnam

Trantuanviet

2022-09-14

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About this work

Incense plays an important role in Vietnamese life. It is considered as a sacred bridge to connect the visible life of human beings and the world of heaven, earth, and gods. Photo taken in Quang Phu Cau village, on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam. In this picture, incense sticks are being set out to dry, after being dipped in the incense solution.