Bangladesh, a place that makes photographers crazy

Bangladesh, you can say it is very poor, you can also say it is very rich. The outside world can never define the standard of rich and poor. That old man is smiling. I think his smile is as rich as any country.

People all over the world are traveling, but very few people go to Bangladesh. Officials say there are about 100,000 tourists a year, which is probably only the number of tourists in Hangzhou for a few days.

This country can be summarized in a few sentences: it is the oldest ethnic group in the South Asian subcontinent, has the highest population density in the world, the least developed economy, and has complex religious beliefs.

It has been tortured by various combinations of colonization, war, religion and nature, and it was not until 1972 that the People's Republic of Bangladesh was established.

But this place, which is not favored by history and civilization, is the world that a certain type of people are looking for, or in other words, they discovered the original appearance of the world here.

They have traveled to Bangladesh more than once. Most of these people are photographers. Just like me, after traveling to the East and the West, I found that poor Bangladesh actually retains the most beautiful eyes and faces of mankind.

There are many famous markets in the world. Although Bangladesh is a poor country, there are a large number of markets in every urban area. There are many people, materials, and stories in the market. Every year, every day, and every moment, the most vivid life phenomena are staged.

How can you go deep into a country or a city and see their markets?

Markets can be divided into three categories: cultural markets, farmers’ markets, and comprehensive markets. Each country has different markets. Cities with cultural history generally have traditional and classical markets, and they are the center of that city.

I have been to almost all famous markets in the world.

Turkey has the most smelly market in the world, which specializes in spices. It was founded by the ancient Egyptians through shipping and is still called the Egyptian Market today; the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is the largest and oldest market in the world. The fully enclosed building is like a huge Aladdin's treasure cave, with 65 streets, 26 exits, and more than 4,000 shops. More than 200,000 tourists flock into this huge cave every day; the cereal market in the center of Munich opened in 1807 The city, with more than 200 years of liveliness and fragrance, deserves everyone's respect.

I have also been to the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, Queen Victoria Market in Australia; and the most retro market in the United States, Chelsea Market, where Indians exchanged prey, cereals, and Oreo cookies more than 300 years ago. Eat it, it was invented by this market; when it comes to shopping, the Saint-Ouen Flea Market in Paris is the originator of the second-hand market in France. It is unique in that it is both literary and retro, and full of life. There are countless old utensils, antiques, French-style trinkets, and books. Coins can satisfy the most fervent desire for creation and shopping...

Bangladeshi markets are basically farmers' markets. Markets of this type are not found all over the world. They are mainly distributed in developing countries, such as China, India, Bangladesh. But not in Africa, because there is no agriculture in Africa.

Large-scale farmers’ markets must have three characteristics: farming conditions, a country with a large population, and an underdeveloped economy. Different cities have different forms, and the market is a living model. Social customs, folk customs, and local characteristics are all reflected in the market.

The markets in Bangladesh are different from all the markets I have been to before. There are almost no other varieties, except crops, or crops. But I was truly enamored by the bazaars of Bangladesh and loved everything I saw there. Shocking is not an exaggeration to describe it, and for almost no reason.

The human face is mysterious and ever-changing. Compassion, cruelty, happiness, sadness, relaxation, vigilance, trust, vigilance, generosity, gloominess...? All traces of emotions are on the face. The face is a mirror of the complexity of life and an outlet for the intuition of the soul. ?A person’s face is the person’s own history, the origin and evolution of the human race, the past and the future.

Historical circles recognize that India is an ethnographic museum, and I think Bangladesh is the same. The men, women, old people, children in the markets of Bangladesh...their faces are angular and full of strong Indian and Pakistani ethnic styles. They are among the most unforgettable and memorable face shapes in the world.

The earliest residents of Bangladesh were Asian-Australians. Later, Mongolians who spoke the Tibeto-Burman language came in from the northeast, and later Aryans who were mixed with the Dravidians moved in. In the South Asian subcontinent, these ancient races merged over a long period of time to form today's Bengali people with Indo-Pakistani characteristics. ?

In the Bangladeshi market, everyone’s face, expression, and demeanor are not staged for photos, but their daily appearance.

?In Bangladesh, it only takes a few minutes to make a friend. A person's feelings are conveyed from subtle and vivid places such as the corners of his eyes, mouth, tip of nose, eyebrows, forehead, and shining eyes.

Bangladeshis seem to have not yet learned to use "no", for example they never refuse to be photographed. Nowhere in Europe can you raise your camera up close to someone without being yelled at “NO?!” which is polite.

But here, the two parties who took the photo became friends, enthusiastic and friendly, and kindly handed over cigarettes. They are also asked to take photos with the photographer, and quickly view the photos taken for them. Then they are satisfied, shake hands vigorously, and leave with a smile.

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The market here is also the most natural and casual market in the world, with no shouting or noise.

Bangladeshi businessmen look more like they are at home than in the market. They sit cross-legged and meditate or lie on their backs. Their posture is leisurely, casual and calm, as peaceful as the mountains of grains, vegetables and fruits around them. ?

Train, a mode of passenger transportation and logistics, can also be said to be a dynamic market. Why do so many people take pictures of green trains and record history? Nostalgic? Train files? More than that, I feel it’s because of the vividness.

Train culture is full of freshness and vividness of life, pursuit, yearning, desire, getting along, collision, search... short but eternal. ?

When looking at trains, you have to look at three types: green trains, mountain trains, and trailer trains.

The green train has become synonymous with a certain period of economic culture, and is also the eternal sentiment of domestic literary and artistic youth. The green trains in China and Russia are very famous. The line from Beijing to Moscow is called k3. This green train has to go out of the country to Outer Mongolia and then enter Russia. The TV series "Moscow Operation", which is very popular during the Spring Festival this year, has the police and robbers tossing back and forth. That's it for the ride. ?

The mountain train is very famous in Europe and is a tourist type. Leading the way is Switzerland, with many of its famous attractions located on tourist train lines. The Jungfrau Centenary Train in the Alps, the great mountain train line in Austria, the mountain tram on Mount Fuji in Japan, the forest train in the Alishan National Scenic Area in Taiwan...?

The third The first type is the world-famous hook-up train in Bangladesh, which means that passengers are hooked up to the moving train. The locomotive, the outside of the door, the hooks connecting the train skins, and the roof of the train were all crowded with people, but the train was still running.

Indian trains used to have this kind of train, but now it is rare. In the world at present, the turbulent and crowded train driving scene, as well as the shabby train skins with high texture that are regarded as treasures by photographers, may only be seen in Bangladesh. ?

Their train stations are also like free markets. You can come and go at will, and passengers only check their tickets when they get on the train. But it seems that there are more people who don’t have money, haven’t bought a ticket, or don’t want to buy a ticket at all than people who check in to get on the bus. ?

The train also moves at a humane pace, which seems to give more opportunities to those who perform stunts like picking up the train. ?

Every man, woman, and child in this country is a master of picking up trains. They can also read mobile phones, use computers, sleep on the roof of a moving train, and even have people on the train. Run on top, then roll down the window and enter the car. ?

What’s even more peculiar is that there are various agricultural products on the roof of the car. There are all kinds of jars, pots and baskets containing fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, non-staple food, etc. I really don’t know how to get these goods up there. , of course there are more in the cabin.

The train is a peculiar long-distance market. Not only do they do business on the roof of the carriage along the way, but every station along the way is also crowded with buyers and sellers waiting for trade and carrying goods. Sellers, both in and out of the car, race against time to make transactions. ?

The huge market is more like a giant stage with bright colors, even the tricycles filled with various goods are so dazzling. Bangladeshis regard this simple means of transportation as a treasure. Car owners rush to hire painters to paint various beautiful patterns on the car body, and add beautiful bells and accessories, which becomes their treasure fluttering in the wind - colorful. Tricycle. ?

In the camera, Bangladesh is almost a bazaar of colors. The crops at the farmers market are as dazzling as a pyramid. Bright red peppers, golden and purple onions, colorful fruits and grains are spread or piled everywhere. From the market to the streets and roads, in every corner of the city, Bangladeshis dressed in colorful clothes are like their crops. , sparkling under the sky. ?

Whether the economy is developed or not does not seem to reduce the country’s brilliant colors and optimism. Many old men in the market are also very cute. They will dye their beards or hair orange or brown, hoping that others will think it He is different. ?

I have never seen a market where the women are more elegant than Bengali women. Women in colorful saris walk around in the market. It always feels like they are walking in a movie screen. , they pick and bargain, and act generously. This natural and seamless feeling in the market creates an aura without any inner tension or pressure. ?

Yukio Mishima once wrote: "Even poverty is bright and colorful." This is the case in Bangladesh.