We went to Ximending (again and again) for the Campo Arts Bazaar (at the suggestion of my volunteer, Connie), which is held monthly at the heart of the shopping district. The bazaar showcases the works of young aspiring artists and designers, and serves to generate income for them through public sales of these works. These works come in the form of badges, decorative items, memo pads, paintings, postcards, T-shirts, and others. Besides displaying these things, the bazaar has also designated a flea market corner for second-hand products.
The bazzar was bustling with activity. First I saw this "Hotdog" at my feet, and I wonder if it will survive in China (even without its "buns"):
Then I saw some ladies who were not shy of flaunting their assets on stage:
Later, I saw gals in Cosplay garb and Gothic makeup. For a moment, both Hisashi and I imagined ourselves to be in Japan's Ginza district:
Connie bought postcards, and Francoise had purchased two badges from a stall that was operated by homosexual vendors. Taiwan is really a liberal society, and the homosexuals there seem to disregard the possible social stigma (if there is any) that they may be facing. This is unlike many traditional societies bearing conservative outlooks, where both gays and lebians alike may be marginalized or even victimized. Another attitude to be adopted towards disenfranchised groups in societies, perhaps?
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