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Dancing in the Park, Shanghai, China

8/2/2019

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In every neighborhood park around China, the mornings are filled with music and merriment. Dancing, singing, playing instruments, laughing, playing cards, practicing Tai'chi, socializing, playing ping pong or badminton and exercising. I envy this joyful aspect of Chinese neighborhoods and communities. By comparison, American parks are virtually devoid of activity. This community aspect of Chinese culture is particularly important to the retirees who are eligible for retirement at age 60 (women) and 65 (men). 

I try to get up early on several mornings, whenever I am in China. I look at the map, find the closest park (never more than a 15 minute walk) and join whatever is going on that morning. One of my favorite destinations is People's Park in Shanghai. Across from the Radisson, there is a crowd on almost every day of the week, playing music and dancing. The music selection is more Greek than Chinese. It does not matter that I am an uncoordinated dancer, the local people welcome all to participate.

​I hope you get the opportunity to join me at People's Park on a Chow Fun trip soon.

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    Lauren Drazen

    I have traveled all over the world, including adventures in China, Uganda, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Argentina, Vietnam, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, England, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Dominican Republic, Mongolia, Netherlands, Canada and Mexico!  My greatest love is introducing Americans to the sites, traditions and people of China.  My hope is to give travelers a new lens through which to see the world.

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