How do I describe the Chinese fascination with karaoke?
Better question: How is it possible that at 1 in the afternoon a group of 10 Chinese people will rent out their own private room at the KTV and sing karaoke for 3 hours? And no alcohol is involved! In fact, it was orange juice and sunflower seeds that we got along with some fruit and other snacks!
It was one of the strangest experiences I had in China. The team motto says it best: China’s not weird until it’s weird, and then it’s really weird!
It was quite a bit of fun, although I probably could have called it quits after about one and half hours. I had fun just watching them, because in fact I am no American Idol! I can’t remember lyrics or the melody! They however were pretty good! Maybe it’s because they have so much practice going out to KTV!
Seriously these KTV’s are everywhere! And it’s pretty cheap to rent a room, it’s like Hollywood meets bad LasVegas – overdone posh. With a coupon, you can get a room for under $5 an hour. After 6 the price goes up to about $15 an hour. Which still seems pretty inexpensive to me!
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| in the lobby |
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| our private room |
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| JiYing |
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| ZhiHui |
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| SunYu (Lucy) |
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| LiYang (Leon) |
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| Joanna & Rob |
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| Weiwei, Leon, Shoa Jin (singing) |
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| Even a little dancing! |
1 comments, questions, or snide remarks:
Truly, they LOVE the karaoke. I didn't understand it either. What a great trip!
ashley
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