More than a thousand years later, life still goes on and living still exists on its waters. I have been fervently visiting the lake but am still mesmerized by its vastness and silent power... and more importantly, how the people have managed to survive it.
The most recognizable part of the lake to the outside world is the floating village of Chong Kneas...
Most of the homes here are floating, which means they are built on boats or on barges - making it easy for dwellers to transfer their homes wherever they want. Now who will ever evict you?
Shopping is also very mobile - why go to the market when the market can go to you? Now if only H&M's Comme des Garcons is peddled this way!
Here, only two things are essential - a sturdy pair of legs and a spool of courage to brave the unpredictable waters...
Friendships can be forged on water...
or on land...
Make your way to school or the school makes way for you (at the end of the day, the floating school brings its students home! No kidding!)...
Fancy a game of basketball on a floating gym? Now let's see if Kobe Bryant can still make a dunk while being seasick!
Waiting for the day's catch...
...sometimes, the waiting pays...
...but some simply wait... and wait... and wait...
The lake and its shores are throbbing with lost souls finding directions...
and its young souls...
...eager to find life's answers...
Here, one is surrounded by water, but thirst is still enevitable.
But for those who thirst spiritually, the floating karaoke church (a former karaoke pub converted into a catholic church!) is a good place to quench your souls...
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