A Hui street vendor in North West China. The Hui are a Chinese minority group that are Muslim. Although it can not be seen here, he is selling live Scorpions and that bucket has maybe 200 of them climbing over each other. I have never tried it, but I am told that the stings from the Scorpions relief Arthritis when they are allowed to sting in the affected area. Not so sure that is a remedy I am ready to run out and try soon.
Tags: China, Muslim, Photography, Portrait, Street Photography
October 8, 2008 at 8:47 am |
Nice shot, as always. And informative – I didn’t know there were muslims in China.
October 8, 2008 at 5:22 pm |
Great photo!
Scorpion stings to treat arthritis? No thanks.
October 11, 2008 at 6:57 am |
Nice shot…and informative.
October 21, 2008 at 12:29 pm |
i’m sure he’s got a great customer base in China for arthritis. his business should do well.