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Mouse/ rat figurine and girl figurine 'Jade One', 'Gek Nueng', made out of paper holding a red banner, lucky charm, good wishes on paper. According to the Chinese zodiac a rat represents fertility, reproduction, wealth (since the species proliferate quickly and abundantly and always find hoards to eat). Vending along the street, China Town, Bangkok

Photographer:Valeska Gehrmann
© 2008:Valeska Gehrmann at nationsonline.org