Dune_UK
The Supplicant of Prague
During a trip to Prague it was impossible not to notice the many beggars on the streets and bridges, anywhere that they could get noticed. I christened them supplicants because of the way they prostrate themselves when asking for money. I don't know if is through embarrassment or the eastern European way of begging. Its not comfortable whatever being stuck on your elbows and knees for hours on end, and when I say hours I mean some of these guys stay like that for 5 hours and only move when money is placed in their cup. The supplicant then nods up and down vigorously saying what I can only assume is thank you.
The Supplicant of Prague
During a trip to Prague it was impossible not to notice the many beggars on the streets and bridges, anywhere that they could get noticed. I christened them supplicants because of the way they prostrate themselves when asking for money. I don't know if is through embarrassment or the eastern European way of begging. Its not comfortable whatever being stuck on your elbows and knees for hours on end, and when I say hours I mean some of these guys stay like that for 5 hours and only move when money is placed in their cup. The supplicant then nods up and down vigorously saying what I can only assume is thank you.