As mentioned in my another blog post, I like to visit libraries, monuments, museums, train stations etc. And in fact, the other place that you can get closer to the locals is to go to their parks. Been there, done that.
Just wondering can I do the same when I am 70s ? (Seniors practicing their Chinese Calligraphy with just water and a brush)
I think no matter we like it or not, Shanghai will be one Megacity in very near future. The people there are hardworking, and determined to make their home city / country a great one. The point is, will there be any downside of all these developments, any dark sides behind the beautiful Nanjing Road neon lights ?
There are many sculptures inside and around the Central Park. I particularly like the “Sherman Monument” in the Grand Army Plaza (i.e. outside the entrance of the park). The monument was modeled after one of the best known American General William Sherman.
But somehow, what I like most is the “figure of peace” modeled in front of the General Sherman. Seems to me she’s outcrying “Peace !!”
I am a fan of the movie “The Untouchables” and the shootout scene in the Union Station simply has to be seen to be believed. So, it is a must go … but since I didn’t spent much time in Chicago in previous visits, so instead, I went to New York’s Grand Central Station š
But what I found interesting was an exhibition in the station the day I visited. It was about advertising and women’s economic power … of course, the famous “Rosie the Riveter” poster was shown. Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States, representing the six million women who worked in the manufacturing plants which produced material during World War II while the men (who traditionally performed this work) were off fighting the war. This “character” is now considered a feminist icon in the US. “We Can Do It !!”
Other than museums and monuments, I love to visit libraries in my trips. It is a very good way to see how the people in the city, country treasure history, culture and knowledge, just by visiting their central library. If you visit our central library in town, you probably know what I mean … how “uncivilized” we are …
Anyway, the photo was taken outside the New York Public Library and the poster was really eye-catching … “We Can’t Hear You !! Make Noise for the Library” …
M.Y. Lessons Learnt 