"English is my second language, but in Hong Kong, they don't know that I'm from China. They think I'm from Hollywood because all the films they see are from here. China and Hong Kong are very different places, but they're starting to merge. Still the culture is very different"
- Bai Ling
About this Quote
This quote by Bai Ling talks to the cultural distinctions between China and Hong Kong, and how they are starting to combine. Regardless of English being her second language, Bai Ling is able to blend in with the people of Hong Kong, who presume she is from Hollywood due to the prevalence of American movies in the area. This speaks to the power of media and how it can shape the understanding of a culture. Regardless of the 2 places being very various, they are gradually merging together, which could be due to the increased globalization of the world. This quote highlights the value of understanding different cultures and how they can be formed by the media. It also speaks with the power of language and how it can be utilized to bridge the space in between cultures.
This quote is written / told by Bai Ling somewhere between October 10, 1970 and today. She was a famous Actress from China.
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