Inside umbrella

This was taken inside a shopping centre in Nanning, China. The shadows come from an Atrium above. It may seem strange that someone would use an umbrella inside, but many Chinese women don't want to get a tan (pale skin is considered to be more beautiful). An umbrella can be used to protect against the sunlight when inside or even on a bus.

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Uploaded on June 28, 2006
Taken on June 27, 2006