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Sanshin Player
by Helen Betts

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24-MAY-2003 Helen Betts

Sanshin Player
by Helen Betts

Okinawa, Japan

Taken on Taketomi Island. This is the driver of a suigyuusha, or water-buffalo cart, a popular way for tourists to get around this tiny island. In addition to maneuvering the cart, the drivers entertain passengers by playing the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan string instrument, and singing. The man on his left is looking at the ceiling, which had the words to songs written on it. For a better view of a suigyuusha, go t http://www.pbase.com/image/19306847/medium

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Guest 12-Dec-2003 00:06
Nicely composed photo Helen. Very interesting story behind this one and I had never heard of a "sanshin" before. Nice shot. bottles