Week of Life - travel

Chinese Opera 18.05.2010 More

	While approving photographic sets, we ran into a week of Mr. Xiong Jun called ‘traditional opera actor,’ that took us behind the scenes of Chinese opera. His photographs of the opera actors during preparation before entering the stage left us fascinated and completely in awe, as we were able to experience an unknown world only a chosen
	few can normally enter. The photographs left us wanting to know more about this type of art and due to the language barrier between us and Mr. Xiong Jun, we decided to explore this world, find further information ourselves and finally share it with you in the form of reportage. We thank Mr. Xiong Jun for such inspiration and fascinating photographs.

Standing in front of the gate to heaven 21.04.2010 More

	Before anything else, I need to make a confession. I think I may be a bit too emotional; I love children, I admire the unspoiled and pure world of children along with their little joys, sorrows and ’issues’. I’m glad I can be a part of it from time to time, and take a rest from the often cruel, disturbed and chaotic world of adults. When Jura Sucharda contacted me about the possibility
	of publishing a report called ‚Standing in Front of the Gate to Heaven’, I had mixed feelings. I wasn’t really sure if this issue is appropriate, or whether it belongs in the Week of Life sphere. Nevertheless, I accepted in advance. Then I saw the first photo from the snapshots Jura sent me, where a human hand is holding the tiny hand of a baby, who, instead of enjoying the delights of life, has to experience the first struggle for life. It hasn’t even begun and it can already be at its very own tragic end. This photo deeply touched my heart, and I immediately realized that this report should have its own place on the Week of Life website. The included text I read much later was of no less importance, however the initial glance at the photo simply showed the power of photography and its emotional impact on the inner soul of an individual. All of this combined played an important role in the decision making process. Adolf Zika

Life in Miami is characterized by beaches, sun, entertainment, fashion and nightlife… the life of Tomas Loewy shares these attributes. Unfortunately, the island of Haiti suffered an earthquake last week and thousands of people needed help. As Tomas says, Haiti is in many respects closely related to Miami, so when he and his friends were given an opportunity to fly to the devastated

capital Porte-au-Prince, he didn’t hesitate. His camera lens captured the atmosphere of the destroyed city and the suffering of its inhabitants, as well as the work of the paramedics and volunteers who were doing their best to help. You have a great opportunity to read his reportage, words about a journey which was definitely engraved into Tomas' memory forever.

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