Consider the following passages, largely written by American and European journalists, also taken from the Internet:Ĭhungking Mansions is the sum of all fears for parents whose children go backpacking around Asia. This fear of Chungking Mansions extends beyond Hong Kong-it is apparent among commentators from the developed world as a whole. because my dad told me I should never go in.” As this last quotation indicates, some Hong Kong Chinese, particularly young people, are attracted to Chungking Mansions because of its half dozen semi-fashionable curry restaurants on its higher floors, but many more are afraid to even enter the building. The curry was all right, but I was scared when I entered the building. It was my very first time going to Chungking Mansions. I looked up and saw the sign ‘Chungking Mansions.’ Just as the legend goes, it is a sea of pitch darkness there.” “I went with some classmates for curry today. There seem to be many perverts and bad elements there.” “I saw a group of black people and Indian people standing in front of a building.
I feel that I could get lost in the building and kidnapped.” “I am. Here are some typical comments from Chinese- language blogs and chat rooms: “I feel very nervous every time I walk past. Chungking Mansions is a place that is terrifying to many in Hong Kong.
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