Graffiti
not Allowed,
Unless You’re Li Bai
Caving a word, a
phrase, even a complete poem or sutra
along with author’s name into a wall,
column or stone is a time-honoured
practice in China, which permanently
marks one’s visit to a place. And it is
how some rather ordinary places
transformed into tourist hot spots: there
are graffities left by famous historical
figures. Some of those are considered
national treasures under government
protection.
A
historical griffiti
But the same can’t
be said for new graffiti. In fact, during
this holiday season, Chinese authorities
have tried hard to stop people creating
potential new tourist attractions. Folks
who show off their calligraphy skills on
heritage buildings are considered as bad
as those who spit on streets, throw
rubbish in gardens, talk aloud in public
or pester foreigners to take photos with
them. All these behaviours are now
labelled "uncivilised
conducts".
In future, China
may have less tourist attractions but
clearer streets and intact heritage
buildings.
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