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It was quite late at night and the man was sitting on his own rickshaw, like a king on his throne.
I asked the man for a photograph and he was happy to be photographed.
Took almost five shots and I felt he became more comfortable with each photo.
Abu Taher has been driving a rickshaw for the past 7-8 years.
2 number gate, Chittagong,Bangladesh.
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And here is an unexpected treat! I am on a Kyoto city bus on the way from my hotel to the Kiyomizu-dera temple when I spotted a couple of Kyoto Geisha girls across the street while waiting at a red light. There was a car right next to the bus so I was thanking my stars that the car will move away fast once the light turns green and so I can get a quick shot of the geisha girls across the street. Sadly, a taxi pulled up on the opposite side and the two geisha were gone in a jiffy, before even our signal turned green. Sad! (this is not the photo of the two geisha but a representative image downloaded from the net- acknowledgement at the very end of this caption). Geisha are called 'geiko' in Kyoto, and geishas in training are called maiko. Meeting one of Kyoto’s geisha (or geiki as they are called here) is a magical and memorable experience. And although they cater exclusively to Japanese clients, some are now coming out to meet foreign tourists as well. The prices to meet one are extortionate to say the least though. Geisha are highly skilled entertainers who appear at high-end dinners, private parties and special events to add a special touch to the proceedings. They are NOT prostitutes, despite various silly rumors and portrayals in certain books and movies. Rather, they are ladies who have trained for years in the traditional Japanese arts to become the perfect entertainers. Kyoto is the heart of Japan’s geisha world. In Kyoto, however, fully-fledged geisha are properly called geiko (pronounced “gay-ko”). Young ladies, usually between the ages of 15 and 20, train for five years to become a geiko. During this period, they are known as maiko (pronounced “my-ko”). Knowledgeable insiders estimate that there are about 100 geiko and 100 maiko in Kyoto. Other cities, like Tokyo, have some version of geisha, but they don’t usually undergo the strict training that defines Kyoto’s maiko and geiko. More representative images of geiko and further notes appear later in this album. (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019) Photo By Daniel Bachler - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=661792
Mohammad Tofajjal Hossain is a rickshaw puller in Dhaka city. The heavy rain has made him weak and is affected by cough but still he smokes to keep him warm. And he needs one more trip before going to the garage.
In kolkata when I roamed the city i surprised one thing was the "mode of Transport", Yes there are many different types of transport like Bus, Train, Tram, Ferry, Taxi, Auto and the Rickshaw pullers. I am very much heard 2 things about Kolkata one is Taxi and the other one is Rickshaw pullers. The moment we planned the trip to Kolkata I decided to have a story about the Rickshaw pullers.
I tried to capture them with the environment they live, where they pull the rickshaw and the people to interact. I tried to covered as much as possible with their actual daily activities rather than having a staged one. My photographs may not fully convey their life and work style but i tried my level best.
I personally felt very bad since they almost all are over 40 years old and they pull the rickshaws in the hot sun and dusty, crowded and narrow streets.
few points about the Rickshaw pullers from the existing documentary around the world;
Hand-pulled rickshaws came to India most likely from China during early 20th century. Kolkata is the only city in India, and one of the few around the world where hand-pulled rickshaws are still operating. Most of them are from the neighboring states like Bihar and Jharkhand and belong to uneducated and poor families. Most sleep, eat and live on the city's crowded pavements.
In most cases they do not own the vehicles, but pay a sizeable portion of their earnings to hire them.
According to the statistics, there are 6500 registered, and a few more thousands unregistered, hand-pulled rickshaws on the streets of Kolkata.
In 2006 the Government of West Bengal proposed a ban on the hand-pulled rickshaw; the authorities had decided the sight of barefoot humans pulling other humans around the city was bad for Calcutta’s image. Their union went to the High Court to oppose the ban and now this case is pending before the court of law since August 2006. All of them are contributing from their earnings to fight against the ban.
The Government is planning for other alternative work to provide them with because if they will stop working as rickshaw pullers they will lose everything they own.
In kolkata when I roamed the city i surprised one thing was the "mode of Transport", Yes there are many different types of transport like Bus, Train, Tram, Ferry, Taxi, Auto and the Rickshaw pullers. I am very much heard 2 things about Kolkata one is Taxi and the other one is Rickshaw pullers. The moment we planned the trip to Kolkata I decided to have a story about the Rickshaw pullers.
I tried to capture them with the environment they live, where they pull the rickshaw and the people to interact. I tried to covered as much as possible with their actual daily activities rather than having a staged one. My photographs may not fully convey their life and work style but i tried my level best.
I personally felt very bad since they almost all are over 40 years old and they pull the rickshaws in the hot sun and dusty, crowded and narrow streets.
few points about the Rickshaw pullers from the existing documentary around the world;
Hand-pulled rickshaws came to India most likely from China during early 20th century. Kolkata is the only city in India, and one of the few around the world where hand-pulled rickshaws are still operating. Most of them are from the neighboring states like Bihar and Jharkhand and belong to uneducated and poor families. Most sleep, eat and live on the city's crowded pavements.
In most cases they do not own the vehicles, but pay a sizeable portion of their earnings to hire them.
According to the statistics, there are 6500 registered, and a few more thousands unregistered, hand-pulled rickshaws on the streets of Kolkata.
In 2006 the Government of West Bengal proposed a ban on the hand-pulled rickshaw; the authorities had decided the sight of barefoot humans pulling other humans around the city was bad for Calcutta’s image. Their union went to the High Court to oppose the ban and now this case is pending before the court of law since August 2006. All of them are contributing from their earnings to fight against the ban.
The Government is planning for other alternative work to provide them with because if they will stop working as rickshaw pullers they will lose everything they own.
Hand pulled rickshaws still exist as tourist curiosities in some parts of the world. When Kolkata (Calcutta ) comes to a halt during rain and taxis refuses to go on hire, these hand pulled rickshaws come to the rescue of the city dwellers. The Rickshaw pullers predominantly come from Bihar and Jharkhand states. The rickshaw pullers are poor and cannot afford god dresses. However, the puller in this picture is sporting a good dress and a polished shoe extremely uncommon scene in Kolkata roads. This rickshaw puller is waiting for its client .
(Representative image) This is probably what a geisha dance performance would look like. Whether you are Japanese or foreign, you cannot experience geisha entertainment without a personal introduction from an existing client of a particular geisha house. And admission rates are nothing short of extortionate. Another great way to see geisha (a whole lot of geisha) is by attending a performance of one of Kyoto’s five annual geisha dances, which are usually held in the spring and fall. High-end hotels. Some travel companies nowadays can help you source tickets. Otherwise, you can usually buy tickets at the box offices of the venue in question early in the day of the show you’d like to attend. However this again is a task well neigh impossible as most of these establishments appear to be closed most of the time and seem to be by invitation only. Non Japanese seem to be discouraged in geisha houses as these are geared almost entirely to the local Japanese. If you know someone, you can even have tea in an ochaya or traditional Japanese tea house and be entertained by a geisha (called geiko in Kyoto), but again, be prepared to totally empty your wallet and that too only if you know an enterprising Japanese local. (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019) (photo by Joi Ito on Creative Commons, downloaded from Wikipedia) Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) www.flickr.com/photos/joi/2041467737
The name of the geisha (or geiko in Kyoto) is displayed outside their residence. This is in the geisha lane in the Gion district in Kyoto, Japan. Geiko (the term for geisha in Kyoto) usually live at their okiya (geisha house) during their training period, under the care of a kami-san (mother of the house). During this time, they are not supposed to enter into romantic relationships or marry. After becoming geiko, they are free to live on their own and some open bars or their own okiya. Some also leave the profession, marry or both. Needless to say, it’s not cheap to arra nge or experience private geisha entertainment. Dinner for two with one maiko (trainee geisha/ geiko), one geiko and one jikata (shamisen (traditonal Japanese stringed musical instrument)player) for two will cost around US$900, or in most cases even significantly more, depending upon the restaurant and drinks consumed. Of course, even if you have this money to spend, it doesn’t mean you can just order up a few geisha for your special evening. Most geisha entertainment is restricted to local Japanese only and overseas visitors cannot approach them without invitation or the influence of a local. (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)
Rasel, earns his living by rickshaw pulling. He has a wife and a child. He lost one of his legs in a train accident. Its hard for him to work as a rickshaw puller but as he hates beggary, this work gives him mental satisfaction and a good sleep at night
This guy was sitting, having a quiet, chilled out time before the day's labour began. Rickshaw-pullers in this part of delhi do short trips, ferrying people or goods to and from one shop to another, via a complicated network of lanes and back alleys.
An Electronic Rickshaw ( Locally Called as ' TOTO ' which runs on Battery) passing by a Lassi ( Kind of a Cocktail of Curd, water and other syrups) Stall.
Frame from a Street During a Local Festival at a small suburb town at outskirts of Calcutta ( Kolkata ) < West Bengal < India
Approaching people on the streets with a camera is not always an easy task. So it is more than a bliss to find people who requests for a photo or shows interest in getting photographed themselves.
So another Rickshaw-Wala Mama Smiles! "Mama" in Bengali means Maternal Uncle. Its also a commonly used designation to communicate on the streets.
Dhanmondi 6, Dhaka.
A closer view of the geisha show poster- geisha are called geiko in Kyoto- outside a house in the Gion district of the city. Many of these are traditional tea houses called ochaya where these girls entertain. Entry is strictly restricted to local Japanese only and admission can be eye wateringly expensive, though some travel companies do offer tourists a chance to meet and interact with geiko and maiko (trainee geisha/ geiko) at astronomical prices. Geisha, geiko (the name for geisha in Kyoto), or geigi are Japanese women who entertain through performing the ancient traditions of art, dance and singing, and are distinctively characterized by their wearing of kimono and oshiroi makeup. Contrary to popular belief, geisha are not the Eastern equivalent of a prostitute; a misconception originating in the West due to interactions with Japanese oiran (courtesans), whose traditional attire is similar to that of geisha. More notes as we go along in this album. (see subsequent pictures). (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)
In kolkata when I roamed the city i surprised one thing was the "mode of Transport", Yes there are many different types of transport like Bus, Train, Tram, Ferry, Taxi, Auto and the Rickshaw pullers. I am very much heard 2 things about Kolkata one is Taxi and the other one is Rickshaw pullers. The moment we planned the trip to Kolkata I decided to have a story about the Rickshaw pullers.
I tried to capture them with the environment they live, where they pull the rickshaw and the people to interact. I tried to covered as much as possible with their actual daily activities rather than having a staged one. My photographs may not fully convey their life and work style but i tried my level best.
I personally felt very bad since they almost all are over 40 years old and they pull the rickshaws in the hot sun and dusty, crowded and narrow streets.
few points about the Rickshaw pullers from the existing documentary around the world;
Hand-pulled rickshaws came to India most likely from China during early 20th century. Kolkata is the only city in India, and one of the few around the world where hand-pulled rickshaws are still operating. Most of them are from the neighboring states like Bihar and Jharkhand and belong to uneducated and poor families. Most sleep, eat and live on the city's crowded pavements.
In most cases they do not own the vehicles, but pay a sizeable portion of their earnings to hire them.
According to the statistics, there are 6500 registered, and a few more thousands unregistered, hand-pulled rickshaws on the streets of Kolkata.
In 2006 the Government of West Bengal proposed a ban on the hand-pulled rickshaw; the authorities had decided the sight of barefoot humans pulling other humans around the city was bad for Calcutta’s image. Their union went to the High Court to oppose the ban and now this case is pending before the court of law since August 2006. All of them are contributing from their earnings to fight against the ban.
The Government is planning for other alternative work to provide them with because if they will stop working as rickshaw pullers they will lose everything they own.
A rickshaw puller waiting for passenger near Collage Street. This guy is from Bihar, has come here to earn …. Definitely tough life … but he has not lost his beautiful smile !!! Good to see that.
Venue : Near Collage Street, Kolkata ( Calcutta ), West Bengal, India
Date : 11-10-2010
Time : Morning
Camera : Canon 450D
Lens : Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II
Shooting Mode : Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 200
Focal Length : 50.0 mm
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In kolkata when I roamed the city i surprised one thing was the "mode of Transport", Yes there are many different types of transport like Bus, Train, Tram, Ferry, Taxi, Auto and the Rickshaw pullers. I am very much heard 2 things about Kolkata one is Taxi and the other one is Rickshaw pullers. The moment we planned the trip to Kolkata I decided to have a story about the Rickshaw pullers.
I tried to capture them with the environment they live, where they pull the rickshaw and the people to interact. I tried to covered as much as possible with their actual daily activities rather than having a staged one. My photographs may not fully convey their life and work style but i tried my level best.
I personally felt very bad since they almost all are over 40 years old and they pull the rickshaws in the hot sun and dusty, crowded and narrow streets.
few points about the Rickshaw pullers from the existing documentary around the world;
Hand-pulled rickshaws came to India most likely from China during early 20th century. Kolkata is the only city in India, and one of the few around the world where hand-pulled rickshaws are still operating. Most of them are from the neighboring states like Bihar and Jharkhand and belong to uneducated and poor families. Most sleep, eat and live on the city's crowded pavements.
In most cases they do not own the vehicles, but pay a sizeable portion of their earnings to hire them.
According to the statistics, there are 6500 registered, and a few more thousands unregistered, hand-pulled rickshaws on the streets of Kolkata.
In 2006 the Government of West Bengal proposed a ban on the hand-pulled rickshaw; the authorities had decided the sight of barefoot humans pulling other humans around the city was bad for Calcutta’s image. Their union went to the High Court to oppose the ban and now this case is pending before the court of law since August 2006. All of them are contributing from their earnings to fight against the ban.
The Government is planning for other alternative work to provide them with because if they will stop working as rickshaw pullers they will lose everything they own.
Another picture in the geisha district of Kyoto, Japan before we exit the area. I am on a human powered rickshaw ride around the Gion district of Kyoto- the main centre for geisha in the city. I had to do it all in selfie mode- my rickshaw puller was not allowed to stop in this area to allow tourists to get off to take pictures, neither was he allowed to take pictures of tourists in this area. It is generally impossible to meet a geisha girl without introduction by an existent client or by invitation. When you do meet them, often at eye-wateringly high prices bordering on the extortionate, you meet them at private dinners at superb kaiseki restaurants. Some tour companies do organize this, where you dine with the geisha in private rooms. Bilingual interpreters are also provided so you can communicate freely with the geisha. The price starts at Y70,000 per group, plus Y15,000 to Y20,000 per person for dinner. if private geisha entertainment is beyond your means. There are a few cheaper options available in Kyoto. The most famous and well-produced one is the Kyoto Cuisine and Maiko Evening, which is offered by Gion Hatanaka ryokan. Here, you eat dinner with a small group of other people and are entertained by several geisha, who demonstrate their dancing and also play a few drinking games with the guests. The geisha circulate during the meal so you can talk directly to them. It’s well done and a lot of fun. I did not do either as the prices were way, way beyond my reach, communication was usually a problem and Kyoto was particularly cold at the time of my visit so one tried to go indoors as quickly as possible after sundown! (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)
An European tourist took this selfie of me in the Shirakwa area in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan, in front of a tiny lane which has an almost celebrity status as it has featured in several Japanese films and tv serials. I barely managed this one selfie in the celebrity lane through a lady with an umbrella before it started drizzling rather heavily. I was dog tired after an unbelievably busy day beginning at 08:00, walking around many of Kyoto's attractions, some of them sprawling and far away from public transport stops, and I was debating whether I should explore this lane more in detail and also possibly locate the geisha lane. However the rain gods seemed to answer my question for me, so I soon found myself diving for cover and finding a taxi to take me back to the comfort of my hotel as quickly as possible. (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)
Lakhindra Rai Ramnath (Rickshaw 2563) originally hails from Bihar and has been into the profession of Rickshaw pulling from past 10 years.
In kolkata when I roamed the city i surprised one thing was the "mode of Transport", Yes there are many different types of transport like Bus, Train, Tram, Ferry, Taxi, Auto and the Rickshaw pullers. I am very much heard 2 things about Kolkata one is Taxi and the other one is Rickshaw pullers. The moment we planned the trip to Kolkata I decided to have a story about the Rickshaw pullers.
I tried to capture them with the environment they live, where they pull the rickshaw and the people to interact. I tried to covered as much as possible with their actual daily activities rather than having a staged one. My photographs may not fully convey their life and work style but i tried my level best.
I personally felt very bad since they almost all are over 40 years old and they pull the rickshaws in the hot sun and dusty, crowded and narrow streets.
few points about the Rickshaw pullers from the existing documentary around the world;
Hand-pulled rickshaws came to India most likely from China during early 20th century. Kolkata is the only city in India, and one of the few around the world where hand-pulled rickshaws are still operating. Most of them are from the neighboring states like Bihar and Jharkhand and belong to uneducated and poor families. Most sleep, eat and live on the city's crowded pavements.
In most cases they do not own the vehicles, but pay a sizeable portion of their earnings to hire them.
According to the statistics, there are 6500 registered, and a few more thousands unregistered, hand-pulled rickshaws on the streets of Kolkata.
In 2006 the Government of West Bengal proposed a ban on the hand-pulled rickshaw; the authorities had decided the sight of barefoot humans pulling other humans around the city was bad for Calcutta’s image. Their union went to the High Court to oppose the ban and now this case is pending before the court of law since August 2006. All of them are contributing from their earnings to fight against the ban.
The Government is planning for other alternative work to provide them with because if they will stop working as rickshaw pullers they will lose everything they own.
"ghanta", the indian bell.... he is a rickshaw puller in central kolkata.... these men used to carry this type of "horn" on their pathway
It’s drizzling! Before it was exceedingly hot, but now everything is chilled. The rough dirty path took a shower from the rain. The rickshaw puller is overjoyed. So think what can be more joyful rather than enjoying the rain?
I am on a human powered rickshaw ride in the Gion district in Kyoto, Japan, and although I do have my own reservations on riding on a vehicle powered by another human being, my rickshaw puller- guide kept reassuring me that there is nothing wrong. However, here was a frustrating moment for me on the ride: I am in the geisha district of Kyoto. I suck at selfies and my rickshaw puller-guide was very clear about restrictions in photographing in this area and said although once can take pictures from the vehicle, he is not allowed to stop (except to take an U turn) or take pictures of or for tourists in this area or allow them to get off the rickshaw to do so. I therefore had to make do with this rather mediocre shot Nothing is more appropriate to describe the essence of Kyoto culture than geisha- called geiko in this city. No one can deny that they are the symbol of Kyoto culture, but it is pretty rare and difficult even for a local resident of Kyoto. This is because geisha entertain only those who are familiar with them, but this rule does not mean they are exclusive to aliens. They just hope to know customers well and maximize their skills to satisfy customers. Naturally, it used to be almost impossible for foreign tourists to interact with geisha. However, since more and more tourist is visiting Kyoto these days, some travel agencies do enable foreign people to do so, though at eye wateringly high prices bordering on the extortionate. Detailed notes about geisha appeared earlier in this album. (see previous pictures). (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)
It is so common to find people reading the newspaper early in the morning. The man is relaxed before the hectic activity starts in Chandni Chowk, old Delhi.
In kolkata when I roamed the city i surprised one thing was the "mode of Transport", Yes there are many different types of transport like Bus, Train, Tram, Ferry, Taxi, Auto and the Rickshaw pullers. I am very much heard 2 things about Kolkata one is Taxi and the other one is Rickshaw pullers. The moment we planned the trip to Kolkata I decided to have a story about the Rickshaw pullers.
I tried to capture them with the environment they live, where they pull the rickshaw and the people to interact. I tried to covered as much as possible with their actual daily activities rather than having a staged one. My photographs may not fully convey their life and work style but i tried my level best.
I personally felt very bad since they almost all are over 40 years old and they pull the rickshaws in the hot sun and dusty, crowded and narrow streets.
few points about the Rickshaw pullers from the existing documentary around the world;
Hand-pulled rickshaws came to India most likely from China during early 20th century. Kolkata is the only city in India, and one of the few around the world where hand-pulled rickshaws are still operating. Most of them are from the neighboring states like Bihar and Jharkhand and belong to uneducated and poor families. Most sleep, eat and live on the city's crowded pavements.
In most cases they do not own the vehicles, but pay a sizeable portion of their earnings to hire them.
According to the statistics, there are 6500 registered, and a few more thousands unregistered, hand-pulled rickshaws on the streets of Kolkata.
In 2006 the Government of West Bengal proposed a ban on the hand-pulled rickshaw; the authorities had decided the sight of barefoot humans pulling other humans around the city was bad for Calcutta’s image. Their union went to the High Court to oppose the ban and now this case is pending before the court of law since August 2006. All of them are contributing from their earnings to fight against the ban.
The Government is planning for other alternative work to provide them with because if they will stop working as rickshaw pullers they will lose everything they own.