[Reading Response 2] Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City

This reading had pointed out that urban condition is to represent normalcy. I do not agree about this statement. Although the image of city to many people is lethargic, because the whole environment is made of concrete and steel. Seems like it will always be the same. But, in fact, city is keep changing. In different generation, city will change into different form to satisfy the living condition of the people at that time. For example, in the 80s, we can see a lot of signage on the street as Hong Kong is experiencing an economic takeoff. People are passionate to start their own business. Therefore, the city turns into an environment that full of joy and passion. There is no any absolute definition of ‘normal’ to a city. In fact, the definition is keep changing. And the city will always find their way to accomplish the ‘normal’ of that generation.

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