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Dust and Trade: Kashgar’s Livestock Market (Series)
DESCRIPTION
The livestock market in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, is a vibrant spectacle steeped in history and tradition. For centuries, Kashgar has been a crucial trading post on the Silk Road, connecting East and West. The livestock market, held every Sunday, is a living testament to this heritage.
AUTHOR
Josef Buergi is a Swiss traveler and photographer who discovered his passion for photography in the 1990s. Having graduated from the Bale Institute of Technology with an engineering degree, he has nonetheless cultivated a successful career as a photographer, achieving skill and accomplishment through numerous workshops, travelling, self-instruction and the study of master photographers.
His photos appeared in Terra Mater, National Geographic, VIEW, Lens Magazine, Mensch Magazine, AAP Magazine, and many more offline and online magazines worldwide. He is also an award-winning photographer and has won a few competitions and awards.
His photos appeared in Terra Mater, National Geographic, VIEW, Lens Magazine, Mensch Magazine, AAP Magazine, and many more offline and online magazines worldwide. He is also an award-winning photographer and has won a few competitions and awards.
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