Shanghai Races - statues outside the race club

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Shanghai Races - statues outside the race club

Chinese racegoers lighting candles and burning incense in front of statues of the patron saints of the Hwa Hewi (Flower Society) outside the stables of Shanghai race club in hope their offerings will bring them luck at the races.
1939

Media ID 23265032

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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