Monday Murals

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Scary

I have no idea why a hostel, which aims to welcome travelers, would have this bizarre, hostile, manic mural in its stairway, How many people might turn around and find somewhere else to stay.

I have no idea what the Chinese says. Do I want to know? 

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Comments

  1. SamiApril 4, 2022 at 7:21 PM

    I agree with you, it is a bit scary. With the American flag's colours would it be something against the Americans? Thanks for participating in Monday Murals.

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    1. smkelly8April 7, 2022 at 3:15 PM

      I just don't know. The red stars are definitely a reference to China. The colors are in the US, French, UK and Australian flags, perhaps others.

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  2. Chava61April 7, 2022 at 3:33 PM

    Agreed!

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  3. AmyApril 8, 2022 at 12:18 AM

    It's certainly out there and different.

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