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India: Dark Drug Secret
"Manali, a once pristine valley up in the Indian Himalayas kept a secret well underneath her belt. A haven for adventure tourists, honeymooners and backpackers that frequent the small town every year, Manali harbors a dark secret that is rarely seen. Referred to as The Valley of the Gods, western intervention has transformed this Garden of Eden into a sinister hub of crime and debauchery."
That portrayal of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh was rendered by Malaysian photojournalist Rahman Roslan and his photo reportage India: Dark Drug Secret is now appearing on Gaia Photos, a new international photography source comprised of 49 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Roslan continues, "One plant in particular, thrives in this weather, the climate and soil here is perfect for its opportunistic nature….the plant is called cannabis sativa, better known as Marijuana."
Further, he says, "It's estimated that 80% of the local community rely on the Marijuana trade as a means of sustenance. To boot, the Charas originating from this region is of the highest quality. The coveted ‘Manali Cream’ continues to win awards in Amsterdam and reaps millions of dollars each year."
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India: Dark Drug Secret
"Manali, a once pristine valley up in the Indian Himalayas kept a secret well underneath her belt. A haven for adventure tourists, honeymooners and backpackers that frequent the small town every year, Manali harbors a dark secret that is rarely seen. Referred to as The Valley of the Gods, western intervention has transformed this Garden of Eden into a sinister hub of crime and debauchery."
That portrayal of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh was rendered by Malaysian photojournalist Rahman Roslan and his photo reportage India: Dark Drug Secret is now appearing on Gaia Photos, a new international photography source comprised of 49 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Roslan continues, "One plant in particular, thrives in this weather, the climate and soil here is perfect for its opportunistic nature….the plant is called cannabis sativa, better known as Marijuana."
Further, he says, "It's estimated that 80% of the local community rely on the Marijuana trade as a means of sustenance. To boot, the Charas originating from this region is of the highest quality. The coveted ‘Manali Cream’ continues to win awards in Amsterdam and reaps millions of dollars each year."
Please learn more about India's Marijuana Growing Industry and view Rahman Roslan's powerful photo story on Gaia Photos.
You can also visit us and see other photo stories by Rahman Roslan on Gaia Photos.
Please look for assignment photographers and subscribe to our continually updated new features page too!
New Facebook Fan Page
Gaia Photos now has a new Facebook Fan Page. If you are using Facebook, you can sign up and you'll get new features served on your Facebook wall automatically.
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
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GAIA Photography and Photojournalism
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