The image displays a large, intricately carved wooden statue of Hotei (the "Laughing Buddha") positioned in a retail environment, likely an Asian grocery store or market in Sofia, Bulgaria. The statue, rendered in light-toned wood, depicts a corpulent, smiling figure with a prominent belly, wearing a beaded necklace. It carries a large sack and a fish-like creature over its right shoulder and holds an object in its left hand. The figure stands upon a carved wooden base resembling a tree stump. To the immediate left of the statue, a red metal shelving unit contains various goods: red ornamental objects on the top shelf, packaged items on a middle shelf, and stacks of yellow, red, and green cone-shaped plastic items on a lower shelf. Several long, light-colored wooden poles lean against a pale wall between the shelving unit and the statue. A white electrical outlet is visible on this wall. To the right of the statue, a multi-tiered glass display cabinet is filled with various retail products, including bottles of liquids (possibly sauces or oils), packaged goods, and other merchandise. Yellow price tags are visible on the shelves. In the lower right corner, woven baskets containing artificial flowers are arranged on a white tiled floor. The scene is devoid of any individuals. While the type of establishment is identifiable as a specialty market within Sofia, the precise street address or specific name of the location cannot be determined from the image provided.Back to event
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 03:27 PM

Sofia, Bulgaria

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The image displays a large, intricately carved wooden statue of Hotei (the "Laughing Buddha") positioned in a retail environment, likely an Asian grocery store or market in Sofia, Bulgaria. The statue…read more

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