I have shared photos of people playing xiangqi (Chinese chess) in Changsha here, Zhuhai here, and Liuzhou here. More recently, I saw two men playing the game in Yangjiang's Beishan Park atop a lush hill. They kindly welcomed me. As I watched, I enjoyed a sense of peacefulness in a place that felt much farther away than the several minutes walk from the city surrounding it.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Games in Seoul and Changsha
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Brian Glucroft
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11:18 PM
While passing through Seoul's Jongmyo Park today, I noticed a number of men playing games.
I was reminded of the park where I saw men playing games in Changsha, China. But instead of games such as xiangqi (Chinese chess), most of the men at Jongmyo Park were playing baduk (Go) and a few others were playing janggi (Korean chess). There's much else one could consider in comparing the scenes from Seoul and Changsha. And one's perspective could affect how similar or different they appear.
I was reminded of the park where I saw men playing games in Changsha, China. But instead of games such as xiangqi (Chinese chess), most of the men at Jongmyo Park were playing baduk (Go) and a few others were playing janggi (Korean chess). There's much else one could consider in comparing the scenes from Seoul and Changsha. And one's perspective could affect how similar or different they appear.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Shopping Area in Zhuhai's Gongbei District
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Brian Glucroft
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9:09 PM
In making a much appreciated mention of this blog, James Fallows shared a photo of mine from Zhuhai, Guangdong province. In earlier posts here, Zhuhai provided the setting for a variety of topics such as the restrictions mainland Chinese face due to China's internal borders, volunteer efforts in China to increase HIV and AIDS awareness, a now semi-famous Android Store that I found after a random bus trip, scenes from Bailian Dong Park & Jingshan Park, and the threat posed to the U.S. by "Tiger Moms" in China.
Those posts include a variety of photos, but in the spirit of showing more "real China" scenes from Zhuhai I will share some photos I took several months ago in a shopping district in Zhuhai's Gongbei district. They are all from the public areas that can be found outside a number of stores and provide a contrast to a shopping area in Nanping, Zhuhai.
In a later post, I will discuss some of my philosophy in taking photographs and how the photographs have aided my research efforts not only in better understanding China but also guiding the design of new & improved technologies.
Those posts include a variety of photos, but in the spirit of showing more "real China" scenes from Zhuhai I will share some photos I took several months ago in a shopping district in Zhuhai's Gongbei district. They are all from the public areas that can be found outside a number of stores and provide a contrast to a shopping area in Nanping, Zhuhai.
In a later post, I will discuss some of my philosophy in taking photographs and how the photographs have aided my research efforts not only in better understanding China but also guiding the design of new & improved technologies.
Busy sidewalk |
Popcorn for sale |
The open-air pants are common for children in China. |
Street vendor on the move to avoid a potential fine |
Playing Xiangqi, otherwise know as Chinese Chess |
Balloons for sale |
A variety of rides |
Turtles for sale |
Rollerblading |
Shoeshiners |
Roses for sale on Valentine's Day |
The street vendor found a safer location. |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Scenes of China: Liuzhou, Guangxi
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Brian Glucroft
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6:12 PM
The hair salon with the computer I highlighted in my previous post was found in Liuzhou, Guangxi (map). To provide additional context, I'll share some photos from that visit to Liuzhou last year. As with other photo series I've posted, my intent is to provide a glimpse of the people, daily lives, and environments that can be found in specific parts of China.
Some shops not far from the salon mentioned in the previous post |
Several groups of people were happy to pose for a photo on top of a mountain in Longtan Park |
Longtan Park is close to downtown Liuzhou and includes some beautiful karst scenery |
A street in downtown Liuzhou |
A view of downtown Liuzhou in the midst of smog |
Urban development next to karst formations |
Nearby demolition and new apartment complexes under construction in the distance |
A man takes a break near a distinctive bridge over the Liu River |
A popular local restaurant serving the local delicacy luosi fen (螺蛳粉) |
An extensive underground shopping area |
A roller blading class of kids showing their skills on a popular pedestrian shopping street |
A promotion outside of a Nokia store on the pedestrian shopping street |
Young lady busy on her mobile phone |
Two men playing the popular Chinese game Xiangqi in Liuhou Park |
A young couple at Liuhou Park |
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