Zhongdian

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245Zhongdian.jpg (37991 bytes) We climb the 146 steps,  no mean feat at this altitude and are rewarded by an amazing sight, the monks are dancing!
It is our very great good luck to have arrived during a rehearsal for the festival of the 'Great Leap'.

Assembling at the far end of the courtyard the monks advance in lines arms outstretched, turn to face the temple and dropping to their knees twist and gyrate before forming lines and advancing  again from the other end.   The gentleman on the right in the grey suit and Stetson is putting them through their paces.  He has two days but needs a 'month of Sundays'

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247Zhongdian.jpg (39797 bytes) A little private practice will hopefully make all the difference.
Taking a break during rehearsals.  Note the Playboy Bunny Tee shirt.  I wonder if he has any idea of the  significance of the bunny rabbit? 248 Zhongdian.jpg (39612 bytes)
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