For many foreigners, Chinatowns give them their first impression(印象)of China. What are Chinatowns like in their eyes? Three foreign writers share their stories.
LIFESTYLE
Jordon Shinn, 28, the US.
In a local public park, groups of middle-aged Chinese women dance in rows in loud music. Next to the big lake, some people are playing different instruments, like guitar, violin and erhu. Two women sing along to the music in Cantonese(粤语).
At that time, I feel like I am in a public park in China.
FOOD
Murray Wenzel, 29, Australia.
Almost every big city in Australia has a Chinatown. Chinatown in Brisbane is full of restaurants, just like Beijing. But the food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals. Both of cookies and crackers(薯片)are in every Chinatown restaurant. But I seldom saw them in Beijing.
BUILDING
Hani N. Khan. 26. Singapore.
When you walk into Singapore, you can see different signs(招 牌 )in Chinese everywhere. Three-floor houses stand along the streets. They are like the qilou buildings found in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. In the past, homeowners would live on the upper floors. They had a small shop on the first floor.
36. How many people are sharing ideas about Chinatown?
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37. Where does Jordon come from?
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38. What does Murray think of the Chinatown in Australia?
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39. What does the underline word “upper floors” mean in Chinese?
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