Project Exploration Chinese American Dinosaur Exhibit 2001

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Final Dances and Farewells
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All images by Mike Hettwer unless otherwise noted)

Drums and cymbals are among
the many fascinating objects
inside the Buddist temple of Nan Se.
Sprinkling water on the silk ribbons tied to the post, a woman makes her offering during the rain ceremony.


Chanting from hand-written script, the lama is absorbed
in ritual.
Before the team jons the celebration, Paul makes a gift of food and drink in one of the yurts.
Incense, candles, offerings, and donations mark the site of worship inside a yurt. Young and old, mongolians came to celebrate the coming of this years wet season.
Enjoying a cigarette in style, the principal cook for the celebration takes a break. Andy and Fabrice make themsleves at home in the yurt as pots of food arrive on the table.



Mr. Ling, a geologist in Inner Mongolia, slices blood sausage for everyone at the table. The expedition team toasts to a successful season.
A hot spot in Hohhot, gigantic Club New York, New York keeps the dance floor hopping all night long. Studying dinosaur fossils found many years ago, Jeff Wilson takes advantage of his free days at the end of the expedition.
 

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