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Why is it that many old people in western societies look all but happy? Has it to do with separation and loneliness? Is it the price to pay for what they call progress? Has it to do with the individualistic imperative?

With all these unanswered questions in mind have a look at these quite representative shots by Luci. She loves to travel in South East Asia and engage with local communities.

From the desert of Rajasthan in India to the remote islands of Mentawai, Sumba and Bali in Indonesia she has met many old people who are actively participating in their village life, surrounded by loving families... and they definitely can unravel the secret of being happy at an old age.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is surrounding herself with the creations she sees in her dreams. She is never alone.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is making music together while pounding the rice.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is dancing with a sexy dancer.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is feeling beautiful with filed teeth.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is sharing a smile with the last great-granddaughter.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is a pouch full of tobacco and a communal meal.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is being able to still laugh together.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is being surrounded by a loving family and get to be 90 without needing spectacles.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is selling all the fruit and take some money home to the grandchildren.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is feeling free like a bird even in the kitchen.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is soothing the tears of a grandchild.

Fumes - Old and happy - photo by LUCI

Happiness is feeling at peace with the universe.

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