Photo op! Insta-story! Tik Tok it! It's one thing to see the famous Silk Road landmark, the Registan. Sure, take it in, walk around the madrasas, go through the courtyards, gaze at the wonder. Ho hum. If you don't have pics of yourself there, what's the point?
"We were here!" "Group tour memory!" The place is so big, no need to squeeze the crowd to get everything in the frame.
The location is prime real estate for wedding photographs. The default seems to be the bride 100% finished, the groom mostly there and the rest of the party rolled out of bed.
Bringing the Silk Road fantasy alive. Also popular, couples dressed up in Timur-era duds, looking like they just hopped off their yak for a snap.
Getting furry with it. More ancient role play: guys in big hats. Another day, another wedding party.
Global tourists, frequently asked by a local person to pose with them. "Not only did I see the Registan, I also saw some Americans!" Happy to oblige, diplomacy through landmarks.
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