Su Chang's story

Su Chang's story

chapter one

I am a Chinese journalist, 24 year old, come to London October 2010.

I was born in China where black people are rarely seen.

To be honest, I am a little bit afraid if a tall and strong black stranger stands in front of me.

I am not sure where my idea on black people are from. Maybe the image comes from American Hollywood Movies. Black people are always associated with violence, crimes, anger. The decent people are all white guys.

Also there is another kind of black people's image. They live in a place where I never have a chance to visit. They are away from modern society. They lack food, water but they are peaceful people. They do not work hard because the weather is too hot to work.

chapter two

London is a fantastic place.

"When you are bored of London, you are bored of life."

Many things to do; many places to go; and many peoples to see.

Peak-time London and its off-peak-time looking are so different.

Shops close very early. Towns sleep early as well. Pubs never lack custmers.

Many people have passions on politics. Every one could challenge their MP, listen to debates in Parliament.

People will go for holidays. "Work is work and holiday is holiday." The rule is well carried on.

You do not need to worry about the traffic lights. Everybody just obeys it. Unlike in China, even with a green light on, you have to double check the traffic.

Honest is the best rule here.

People respect each other.

Buses will wait for your slow movement. Special spaces spare for baby trailers. Priority seats are rarely taken by others.

Arts are respected as well. Arts make money easier.

chapter three

to be continued...