A Shinto ceremony in Japan  Photo by John Stanmeyer

Water purifies, rejuvenates, cleanses, and heals. Spirits inhabit the waters and require homage or deference. From the droplets in a baptismal font to the scattering of ashes on a holy river, water blesses human lives. Photographer John Stanmeyer traveled the world in search of the many ways different cultures relate to water. He captured everything from offerings alongside the sacred Ganges in India to waterfall rituals in Japan, Laos, and Haiti. The 45 photographs in this exhibition showcase his work.

Date: March 13, 2010 – July 25, 2010
Location: Washington, D.C.
Price: Free

Direction
National Geographic Museum
1145 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C., US  20036
Telephone: +1 202 857 7588

More Information:
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/exhibits/2010/03/13/sacred-waters/