Penang, Malaysia is a fascinating mix of races, cultures and religions. The streets are filled with Malays, Indians, Chinese and many more. And on these streets you'll see a temple next to mosque next to a church. Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians all live and work peacefully along side each other. I was lucky to have the opportunity to capture this incredible diversity with these street portraits on a recent trip there.
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