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Shanghai Diaries_Day 24_Part 1

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Licensed to Busk #shanghai #newadventures #explorechina #nonperiodicoscillations #publicspace #outdoors #architecture #design #street #busking #busker

Shanghai Diaries_Day 22

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Public spaces like parks and plazas form an integral part of the Chinese community life. From Tai Chi to exercise to dance, these spaces are buzzing with activity in the evening, full of kids, adults and seniors. We witnessed the usual activities while walking home and chanced upon this group of kids learning to dance, in the middle of the plaza. Such fun! #shanghai #newadventures #explorechina #nonperiodicoscillations #publicspace #outdoors #architecture #design #community #dance

Shanghai Diaries_Day 21

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A nice open space with warm sunshine is more than one can ask for in a city where the weather is as unpredictable as the road user in Delhi. Except, maybe, a cup of hot chai to enhance the warmth? #shanghai #newadventures #explorechina #nonperiodicoscillations #publicspace #outdoors #architecture #design #sustainability #chai #sunshine #delhi

Shanghai Diaries_Day 18

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Cycles are ubiquitous in China. Shanghai has a number of app based, shared cycle services which are quite popular. I spotted a “Doodhwala” cycle too. This surplus also means that people don’t value it as much as they should. One can frequently see cycles knocked over while someone tries to park or take out their cycle. Best part is, they will leave it as is - very desi! The yellow cycle has been stripped of parts and left on the pavement itself. Also saw someone’s cycle with a nifty detail for carrying drinks.  #shanghai #newadventures# explorechina# nonperiodicoscillations #ontheroad #roadside #cycle #urbanlife #sustainability #surplus #value

Shanghai Diaries_Day 16

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Spotted a unique Skoda Fabia Sport and couldn't resist taking a couple of photographs. Apparently, it is for a "School Idol Project". #shanghai #newadventures #explorechina #nonperiodicoscillations #ontheroad #roadside #car #mod #modifiedcars #skoda #fabia #skodafabia

Shanghai Diaries_Day 15

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A most interesting breakfast. Half the flavour came from watching it get made. Chicken + prawn cracker + egg + vegetables - totally awesome! Best breakfast so far. Obviously, I don't know what it is called. Here is a video of this artwork. #shanghai #newadventures #explorechina #nonperiodicoscillations #breakfast #food #ontheroad #roadside

Shanghai Diaries_Day 14

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Juice On The Move - these power bank stations are available in most public places in Shanghai. Running out of battery? Scan code, pay deposit and pop one out to charge. In an economy which is almost completely dependent on phones and scanning QR codes, this is as critical for survival as oxygen. #shanghai #newadventures #explorechina #nonperiodicoscillations #juice #battery #powerbank