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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