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HONG KONG: NIGHT MARKET STORIES AND FINDING PANDAS

WARNING: If you are looking for a HONG KONG FOOD AND TRAVEL GUIDE AND ITINERARY, THIS IS NOT IT. That’s in another post, but, this narrative will definitely take you to the side streets of Hong Kong and offer some laughter along the way. I promise. 🙂

The immigration officer at NAIA took our passports, did a quick background check, and suddenly stared at me and my 20-something-year-old niece, Melissa. I only had a few hours sleep the night before. As this flight via Philippine Airlines, was an early morning flight, I finished packing at around 12 midnight and woke up at 3:00 AM to catch this flight. I blinked at the Immigration Officer. “Are you traveling alone?”, he asked. It was Melissa’s first time traveling around Asia without her parents, and for some reason I felt responsible for her. But this particular immigration officer probably thought we were domestic workers, trying to enter Hong Kong without proper working permits. I mean, it was really a thing during that time. Young women, about our age, twenty-something or older, disguised as tourists travelers, entering Hong Kong and then overstaying. These women were very prone to human trafficking, so immigration officers tend to be extra stricter when it comes to Filipino women travelers. We felt judged, but luckily we weren’t alone that time. “No. We are traveling with my Mom.”, I quickly replied and pointed to my Mom standing next to us beyond the Yellow Line. She then stepped forward, handed her passport, got our passports stamped, and the IO finally let us through. Whew!

Melissa and I planned this Hong Kong Trip together. This wasn’t my first trip to Hong Kong, but out of the many travels I took there, this was one of the most memorable. M and I are both fond travelers. We travel around the Philippines either together, with our families, or with our own sets of friends. We spend our weekends by the beach, getting tan lines and grilling sea foods with the ocean as our back drop. But this time, we wanted to upgrade our travels and spend some time overseas. She asked her Dad if she could go and he said yes to one condition, ONLY IF MY MOM WAS COMING WITH US. Her Dad (my cousin-in-law), automatically called my Mom and asked her if she could “chaperon” us because he was in Singapore that time. “Auntie, the two are planning to travel to Hong Kong. I told M I would allow her only if you are with them.”, that was her Dad’s request, to which my Mom pleasantly obliged.

Both our families and our friends know that we somehow create “mischief” when we are together, let alone traveling overseas by ourselves together. It’s not the serious type of trouble that we “accidentally�� create, but mostly something our friends just usually laugh off. SO, NO. There was no way our families would allow us to go by ourselves. But, that was back then. Solo traveling is a different story for us now.

Anyhow, my Mom loves Hong Kong, so every time you would ask her if she wants to go, she would say yes. Not only because she loves the food there, but because Hong Kong is a familiar place to her. She lived there for a couple of months for work, and she would always tell me stories of how it was to reside there.

Fine. We were going with Mom. It’s settled. So through Mom’s trusted travel agent, we booked our tickets, planned our budget and itineraries, packed our bags, and took that flight. It was me, Mom, and M this time. It was probably my third or fourth time to Hong Kong, but each travel is way different from the other.

THE TRANSPORT

Traveling around Hong Kong can be complicated if you don’t know exactly where you are going. There is always the Tourist Octopus Card which costs about $39 HKD ($8 AUD, P250 Php). It is similar to Sydney’s Opal Card, which you can use to pay for your bus rides, trains, and ferries. But HK Octopus Card can also be swiped for dining, shopping, and other activities. Another means of transport is the ever dependable taxis hovering around the usually busy streets just waiting to be flagged down. But note that taxis just like in any cosmopolitan city can be very expensive in Hong Kong. But if you are going somewhere really far from your hotel, riding a taxi can possibly be the most convenient way. The drivers usually speak and understand English well, and they are honest, compared to taxi drivers from other Asian countries.

Anyway, since our hotel is in the middle of Mongkok, we usually just walk around town to get where we want to go. Except if we are joining some group tours, then we have to ride the tourist bus with around 10 to 15 other people in the tour group. On this particular trip, we head out early even if we have no scheduled tours for the day. We grab breakfast which is complementary from our hotel, and walk to check out nearby streets and markets. I did experience strolling around Hong Kong without a tour group, but that would be in another post.

HONG KONG NIGHT MARKET STORIES

One night, we spent our time to shop at Mongkok. This has always been our favorite shopping destination. We booked at Prudential Hotel, just across Chatham Road. Mom is very familiar in this area and our hotel is not too far from the night market, so we walked our way through. We passed by a wide array of street food. It smelled like typical Chinese food. You know, something like grilled fish balls dipped with chilies and star anise. There were stalls selling colorful T-Shirts with “I Heart Hong Kong” printed on them, also stalls selling key chains and other kinds of souvenirs. It was vibrant. Lights were everywhere. LED lights flashing on every store we passed by. Everything was there, apparel, cheap tech-stuff, shoes, hair accessories, bags. I can remember the loud exchange of Cantonese and English. We were not looking for anything in particular, we just walked and looked around. “Aaaahh Filipines. Ganda (Pretty), come here! Come here! Mura mura! (Cheap cheap!)” One of the lady vendors called us. She was selling pocket mirrors. With some Tagalog words, she lured us over. We excitedly walked to her stall and the lady smiled at us. “I know Filipines,” she said proudly. But we knew she definitely meant “Philippines”, just mispronounced it a bit. “Wow! What else do you know?” I asked her. M and Mom were busy checking out her stall. “Boracay!” She answered eagerly. She was mentioning a very famous tourist island back in the Philippines. I was amused and pretty much got engaged to this conversation. “Pili lang.” She told M, which means “Just choose” in English. “Wow! Your Tagalog is good!”, I replied to her. M was laughing, and then she went to ask, “Do you know libre?” (“Free?”) The lady vendor looked at her, puzzled, “What’s libre?”, she asked. I explained, “It means FREE!”. The lady vendor boisterously laughed. “Hahahaha. No. No. Mura mura only. I give you 2 free.” I quickly tried to recall what “Thank You” was in Chinese. I said, “Xie xie!” This was the time when Mom’s basic Cantonese comes in handy. She instantly corrected me, “It’s Do-jeh in Cantonese”, she said.

Speaking a little bit of another language can get you elsewhere. At this moment, we ‘hoarded’ pocket mirrors, not just because they were really nice-looking, but because the seller was also very sociable. She said, “Salamat!” (“Thank You!), and handed us our bags of dainty mirrors. We were amused up to the end because it’s either three of the following: 1. She learned it from A LOT of Filipino travelers shopping in this particular market in Hong Kong. 2. She loves languages and did her research. 3. She simply loves the Filipino language. The next people that came after us were of Caucasian decent, and the lady seller tried to guess. She was suddenly speaking in multiple languages saying her Hellos to the Caucasian group. Again, she drew them in, and it was fun watching how she sold her stuff. So for that, we’ll go with Number 2. Lady vendor knows her languages and is very good at sales too!

We went on with our night market escapade. At this point, we already had several bags in our hands, but we still continued to look around. In one of the well-lit streets of Mongkok stood an eye-catching shoe shop. If there’s something the three of us had in common, it was the love for shoes and our love for big red tags saying “SALE”. So, we went inside. We all picked out our own styles, sandals, closed walking shoes, formal shoes and whatever kind of shoes we could possibly stash away. We asked for our sizes. The prices for each pair were remarkably cheap, so each of us bought two to three pairs for ourselves. One pair can cost you as cheap as HKD $50 ($10 AUD / P350 pesos), and if you’re good at bargaining, you can definitely score items for less. It took us a lot of time to choose, probably more than an hour in that specific store. We realized that after we shopped from them, it was already closing time. So we had to wrap it up and head back to the hotel.

At that time, internet was already a thing, but using it for GPS was not yet in. Internet data was mainly used to access chat apps like BBM or WhatsApp or Line. Moreover, we never thought of buying a local SIM and we never dared using our mobile data overseas, afraid of paying unreasonable telecom charges when we get back home. Those were the days when people used to have a life outside of Social Media so internet data was not that on demand. So, GPS was out of the picture and we had to find our way back in the dark. M and I being totally useless when it comes to directions weren’t much of any help. So it was Mom who was doing the navigation since it was her turf. We walked down the streets, and while trying to remember every corner we turned from, I suddenly felt that someone was following us. I took a quick glance from behind, and I saw a guy, wearing denim pants, black baseball cap, and a collared shirt. It sounded like a scene from a thriller movie, except that this happened in real life. My heart started to race, as I saw this guy back in the shoe shop. I wasn’t sure if I was just being paranoid, or he actually managed to follow us for two blocks already. I was feeling a bit anxious, so I decided to warn everyone. We made another turn, and this guy was still on our tracks. We were all a bit panicking. On our next turn, there was a big Starbucks store which was luckily still open. It was already around 12:30 in the midnight by that time. We all agreed to stop by Starbucks and see if this guy would follow us. So we went inside, ordered non-caffeine drinks as it was already too late for coffee and sunk ourselves on the comfortable couches. It was a tiring night after all, just walking around the streets of Mongkok and carrying heavy shopping stuff. I pretended to scan some Starbucks mugs on the shelf, and took a momentary look outside. Boy was I right. The guy “who was allegedly” following us, was smoking outside Starbucks. I have never felt so unsafe like that in my life, and I worriedly told M and Mom. “Should we ride a taxi from here?” I asked them. Our hotel is only a few turns from where we were. The three of us started peering outside to check if that man was still there. I dunno, but he probably realized that we’ve noticed that he was tailing us. Our eyes met, and he slowly fixed his cap and tapped his cigarette on the trash bin. OK. We all felt in danger, so we have decided to spend a few HK$ for a short taxi ride.

Some of the streets were still crowded, however, we didn’t want to take the risk. We hailed a cab, and with just one turn, we were already at the doorstep of our hotel. We quickly grabbed our belongings from the trunk of the car and made sure that no one followed us there. Do not get me wrong. Hong Kong is pretty much a safe country for solo female travelers, but here’s a pro tip. Always follow your instincts especially when your gut tells you that it is not safe. And during that time, we all had the same gut-feel.

Moving on (I don’t want this to sound like a real-life horror story), we settled in our hotel. Thankfully, we were back safe and sound. As a routine, we took out the stuff we shopped for from their plastic bags so we can stow them in our luggage. It was nice to look at everything, but we failed to realize one thing. HOW WILL EVERYTHING FIT WITHOUT AN EXCESS BAGGAGE?

Sure the shopping part was enjoyable, but the packing part was a big challenge. These pairs of shoes does not include Mom’s yet and she was teasing us. We had to wear the bulkiest ones on our flight back, otherwise, we would have to pay for excess baggage which was not on the planned budget. M and I both asked ourselves, HOW IN THE WORLD WOULD EVERYTHING FIT IN OUR MEDIUM-SIZED LUGGAGE? And that’s just shoes. It doesn’t include the shirts, the mirrors, the other stuff we “kind-of” hoarded.

WE DIDN’T GO TO OCEAN PARK FOR OCEAN CREATURES

There were things we had yet to sort out, but it definitely did not ruin our stay in Hong Kong. We set out early for another quest, and this time it was really a part of the itinerary. A tourist bus picked us up from our hotel lobby. It is fairly convenient to book your activities nowadays, and maps and guides are readily available. If you opt not to join a a tourist bus, going to Ocean Park is pretty much straightforward. It depends where your accommodation is located in Hong Kong. But if you are going from Mongkok, the train is the easiest way to get there. From Mongkok Station, take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Central and get off at Admiralty Station. From Admiralty Station, take the South Island Line going towards South Horizon and get off at Ocean Park Station. It’s a 10 minute walk from Ocean Park Station to the entrance of the theme park. The train stations can be confusing, but maps are handily available in every station. Otherwise, Google Maps is your best friend. From Mongkok Station, it will take you around 30 to 40 mins. by train. Or, you can always ask your hotel if they have scheduled tour groups going to Ocean Park. That time, we opted to join the group to avoid the stress of getting lost in between stations.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is massive compared to the other Ocean Parks I’ve seen from different countries. But before you travel, make sure to search everything you need to know about it. An adult ticket can cost you HKD $498 ($101 AUD / P3,500 PHP), and if you have kids below 11 years old, the price would be HKD $249 ($50 AUD / P1600 PHP) but just like any other theme park, prices for some attractions may vary at a different cost.

I love everything about Ocean Park, it never disappoints. But my most favorite is the Giant Panda Habitat.

At that time, together with other pandas in captivity, there were 2 famous resident Giant Pandas at the habitat, Jia Jia and An An. These fluff balls were born in the Sichuan Province of China and rescued in Qingchuan County at the age of 2. They were Giant Pandas from China, and was being kept at Wolong National Nature Reserve before they were transferred to their Hong Kong habitat. Unfortunately, Jia Jia passed away in 2016, and during her time of death she was the oldest panda in captivity.

Since then, it has been my dream to be a Panda Carer. I wanted to do it even just as a volunteer, but it never happened. My closest encounter with these adorable creatures was during our visit at Ocean Park.

That time, we knew we didn’t go to Ocean Park for the rides and for the Oceanarium. We went there to visit the pandas. It is really fascinating when you get to see these charming creatures up close. We didn’t need tourist guides to take us there. In fact, we did not join the guided tours. We went to search for the pandas by ourselves, navigating our way with the park maps.

Mom let us “kids” roam around Ocean Park. We headed to the gift shops while Mom cooled off with a cone of flavored ice under the shades. This was not our first time in Ocean Park, so Mom just allowed us to go wherever.

What’s nice about Hong Kong Ocean Park is that no two gift shop has the same items. Close to the Giant Panda Habitat, the gift shops sold stuffed Pandas and everything about Pandas. We ultimately enjoyed it and the thoughts of coming back (for the nth time) just came to the picture. Of course, we were clueless with our plans for the future at that time. We just wanted to travel. Those days, people traveled for experience and not for social media feeds. I was just fresh from college and M was still in the course of finishing her undergrad. We never knew that we would end up going separate ways several years after, her being in Canada, and me landing in Australia.

THE AFTERMATH

This Hong Kong Trip was a bliss. We somehow managed to fit our stuff inside our luggage without paying for extra. Our cameras were full, mine, mostly of streets, of food, and pandas. I was already blogging at that time at a different platform, and I didn’t have my own website then. We landed safely back in Manila without any trouble. I promised myself that if I was coming back, I wouldn’t be questioned again by immigration officers. I would just go smoothly.

It usually takes me around 2 to 3 days to unpack after a trip, but M has a different story. It just didn’t simply end there. The following day, I received a call from her. It was the most hilarious phone call I have ever received. One of the shoes she bought was dysfunctional. Why? THE PAIR WAS BOTH LEFT FOOT. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I burst out in laughter while she vented out her frustration over the phone. She wanted to exchange it, but how? We were thousands of miles away from Hong Kong already. I can’t believe she never noticed it the whole time we were there. She even took photos of the shoes we bought in all angles without even noticing it. She badly wanted to return it and have it swapped or even refunded. How? That was the question. All I could do was laugh at her mishap and let it slide. Besides, we won’t go as far as booking another plane ticket and accommodation just to have the pair replaced, right? Might as well just buy another pair locally with that money.

Hope you liked our little Hong Kong Trip! I would probably write a proper food and travel guide and itinerary in Hong Kong in another post. 🙂

LOTS OF LOVE FROM QUARANTINE,

HONG KONG: NIGHT MARKET STORIES AND FINDING PANDAS was originally published on WanderBitesByBobbie

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gemstone-gynoid · 6 years ago

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gonna go through and look for any gems here

https://jayisgames.com/tag/download+free/

under the read more for at least an image and link per game.

hmm. should be said that around 2018 jayisgames lost money for a bit and shut down. patreons helped restore the site but a lot of natively hosted games are unavailable. and the fact that its an OLD site links to outside might not work anymore. i still love how they have reviews of all these games though.

god damn it i spent a while posting the images of each game onto this post but tumblr wouldnt respond when i tried to hit post now. so this is just plaintext and links then whoopie. and no read more because thats messing things up too

page 1:

https://jayisgames.com/review/the-doll-shop.php

https://jayisgames.com/review/the-racoon-who-lost-their-shape.php

https://jayisgames.com/review/doppleganger.php

“ But the real fun starts a few levels in when you're directed to use a reference frame to help you bypass obstacles. By setting up properly, you can move from one edge of the frame to the other, allowing you to cleverly avoid an obstacle in the middle. You're not limited to merely the sides either - top and bottom become fair game as well! The mechanics grow in complexity when you're later allowed to resize the frame or even enter "movie" mode, sliding the frame along to fit your devices. “

https://jayisgames.com/review/cube-escape-paradox---chapter-1.php

https://jayisgames.com/review/the-trolley.php

“ the tale of the disassembly of such a vehicle in an unnamed midwestern town. In it, you play as an employee charged with the psychologically challenging task of tearing it down. There is no demand for such an artefact any longer, so it's only logical for them to want to remove it and make way for something else. Right? “

https://jayisgames.com/review/i-remember-the-rain.php

https://jayisgames.com/review/fragments-of-euclid.php

https://jayisgames.com/review/the-world-begins-with-you.php

https://jayisgames.com/review/mimis-delivery-dash.php

“based upon the anime Kiki's Delivery Service and the premise of the game is to collect orders and deliver them to people “

https://jayisgames.com/review/fanbots.php

“A cast of robots, apparently discarded by their human masters, have arrived on the faraway, abandoned planet of Koruuna at an abandoned production studio. The natural next question, you may find yourself asking, is what these robots want to do for some excitement? It'll be hard for them to do something like play soccer out in the harsh desert environment surrounding them. Well, they want to revive their favorite television show, of course! “

https://jayisgames.com/review/broken-reality.php

“ Gone is the two-dimensional interface known as a computer screen, a notion that's so yesteryear. Now, you'll interact with the web in a three-dimensional environment, where web sites appear as physical spaces, ads appear in various places in-game, and you'll even encounter obstacles like malware. “

guys this one is just a porn game

https://jayisgames.com/review/katabasis.php

“ where the government, affectionately naming themselves govCorp, has all but taken over. Well, almost. After your father mysteriously disappears, you decide that a cursory explanation does not satisfy you and embark on a quest for deeper knowledge into the situation. “

https://jayisgames.com/review/fruits-of-a-feather.php

“ lovingly designed bird simulator “

https://jayisgames.com/review/romance-detective.php

“ an unapologetically and refreshingly light and lovable visual novel “ lgbtq tagged

https://jayisgames.com/review/im-alright.php

“ you wake up in what appears to be a quiet and comfortable hospital, the sun is streaming through the windows and birds and singing outside, but things go wrong in a hurry. Suddenly, you have to escape “

https://jayisgames.com/review/saturated-1.php

“In this platform puzzler when you touch a color, the background changes to match, and you are no longer able to see the red platforms, but the blue and green platforms now can stand out brightly “

https://jayisgames.com/review/pequod.php

“ arcadified action RPG take on Herman Melville's American lit classic about a giant sperm whale who played by his own rules and a sea captain who couldn't get enough of him. Pequod is for an American classic what Dance Dance Revolution is to the waltz and the lindsey, and you're gonnna love it“

https://jayisgames.com/review/luxaren-allure.php

“Karuna and Aurelie used to be close, both training together to become great swordswomen, though Karuna always hoped they could become something more. All that changed the day Aurelie went missing... and though Karuna never gave up hope looking for her, she never expected them to cross paths again two years later, or the person Aurelie could possibly have become. In free indie RPG Luxaren Allure by developer Unity, formerly kind and quiet Aurelie is now Overlord Darkloft after donning a suit of cursed armor found in a castle where demonic statuary and glistening red furniture are used to decorate, as one does. Karuna's been tapped by the king to play the role of the "chosen one" and gather the artifacts needed to destroy the Overlord... no matter how she may still feel about her former friend.“

#this was formatted much nicer before but whatever

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reseau-actu · 6 years ago

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ENTRETIEN. Il s'est mêlé au black bloc pour sentir le « vertige de l'émeute ». L'universitaire Romain Huët a accepté, après négociations, de parler au « Point ». Par Nicolas Bastuck

C'est un petit livre (150 pages au format Que sais-je ?). Le Vertige de l'émeute est à la fois dérangeant et passionnant par le point de vue qu'il adopte, l'angle qu'il choisit, la méthode qu'il suit. Après s'être immergé au sein des brigades rebelles syriennes ou dans des groupes de parole de personnes suicidaires, Romain Huët, enseignant-chercheur à l'université de Rennes-2, s'intéresse cette fois à l'émeute et aux manifestations violentes. Il s'est fondu dans une cinquantaine de cortèges – en particulier les dix premiers « actes » des Gilets jaunes – pour vivre les événements de l'intérieur, frontalement, dans le cortège de tête, au plus près du « black bloc ». « Ma visée n'est pas de proposer une énième théorie sociologique de la violence, mais de saisir, en excluant toute perspective moraliste, comment l'émeute est ressentie dans la chair et les corps ; d'en restituer l'atmosphère, les sensations, le spectacle. J'ai voulu comprendre comment des personnes pouvaient se laisser gagner par son vertige », explique l'auteur.

Très réticent, au départ, à l'idée de répondre aux questions du Point, craignant de se « couper de [ses] sources », ce disciple de Loïc Wacquant et de sa « sociologie de la chair » a fini par se laisser convaincre. Notre curiosité n'en fut que plus aiguisée. Car au Point, nous adorons penser contre nous-mêmes.

Le Point : À vous lire, l'émeute serait d'abord une affaire de pulsions, de sensations, d'énergie qui circulent dans la chair et les corps ; une « expérience sensorielle », un « tourbillon d'affects »…

Romain Huët : On a toujours à l'idée que l'émeute est un moyen politique. Pour ma part, j'ai voulu voir dans quelle mesure la violence pouvait être le lieu d'une expérience vivante ; une épreuve charnelle du politique. Dans cet entre-corps entre des individus qui forment l'émeute circulent, en effet, des affects contradictoires : la peur, la joie, l'ivresse… Ce livre parle de cette dimension sensorielle.

L'émeute peut être une épreuve esthétique

Le risque n'est-il pas de verser dans une esthétique de la violence ?

Le risque existe et les auteurs qui ont cédé à une vision romantique de la violence ont produit des effets désastreux. Esthétiser l'émeute, c'est en annuler la charge politique ; or il s'agit, aussi, d'un geste politique. Il y a, dans l'émeute, quelque chose de l'ordre d'un « spectacle de l'effondrement », j'y mets des guillemets car « effondrement » est un grand mot. Le bruit des armes de la police, les vitres qui éclatent, le chant des manifestants, tous ces corps qui bougent… : l'émeute donne à voir et à entendre, c'est pour cela que je parle d'une expérience sensible. Mon but n'est pas d'esthétiser, mais de dire qu'effectivement, l'émeute peut être une épreuve esthétique. J'essaie aussi d'en montrer les limites.

La dimension politique que vous lui accordez est singulière. Il s'agirait de « tuer l'ennui », de « vaincre le sentiment oppressant de ne pas être pris en compte », de revendiquer « une singularité subjective ».

Voir l'émeute comme un moment visant à faire aboutir des revendications matérielles, précises, ne me semble pas pertinent. De toute évidence, le capitalisme est visé, mais il me semble que derrière l'émeute, il y a un appel à une plus grande intensité existentielle. Pour le titre du livre, j'avais hésité entre « l'ivresse » et le « vertige ». Cette ivresse que l'émeutier recherche contraste avec la quotidienneté beaucoup plus froide, close, sans grande intensité qui est la sienne. Pendant les manifestations contre la loi travail, un slogan a beaucoup tourné : « Le monde ou rien ». Ce mot d'ordre n'est pas nihiliste, il exprime, au contraire, un « désir de monde ». Quand elle s'intéressait à la colère, Hannah Arendt évoquait une « coupure à l'égard du monde ». L'émeute témoigne d'une expérience déçue du monde qui peut conduire certaines personnes à avoir, avec lui, un rapport hostile.

Penser que le casseur n'est pas politisé, qu'il est juste là pour détruire, me paraît totalement faux

À aucun moment vous ne condamnez la stratégie de la violence suivie par les émeutiers…

La question morale ne m'intéresse pas, ce n'est pas l'objet de mon bouquin. Mon intérêt porte sur ce que l'individu éprouve et la portée politique qu'il donne à son geste. Il faut reconnaître que les émeutes survenues lors des manifestations des Gilets jaunes n'ont pas été sans efficacité. Ces manifestations ont sinon déstabilisé, en tout cas sérieusement griffé le pouvoir. Pour ma part, je vais surtout regarder comment l'émeute se vit au cours de l'action.

Lire aussi Black blocs et extrême gauche, « idiots utiles » de la macronie ?

Au risque de choquer…

Mon rôle n'est ni de qualifier ni de disqualifier l'émeute. Ce n'est pas mon travail. Encore une fois, il s'agit de la saisir comme une expérience, loin des discours abstraits qui se bornent à la condamner. L'image fantasmée d'un black bloc monolithique, constitué d'une masse d'individus très violents, n'est pas la réalité. De même, penser que le casseur n'est pas politisé, qu'il est juste là pour détruire, me paraît totalement faux. Derrière son geste, il y a une intention politique qui s'exprime violemment ; une épreuve du politique.

À propos du black bloc, qui le constitue ?

Je n'en sais rien, je n'utilise pas ce terme dans mon livre. Ce que je crois, à dire vrai, c'est que le black bloc n'existe pas. Qui trouve-t-on en tête de cortège ? Des travailleurs, des étudiants, des gens qui ne travaillent pas, des Gilets jaunes. Ça peut être n'importe qui. En tout cas, je n'en fais pas une sociologie.

En tout cas, le black bloc n'est pas constitué de syndicalistes

On distingue généralement le « bon » manifestant, celui qui marche, et le « mauvais », qui casse. Dans le cortège de tête, il y a aussi des syndicalistes et cette distinction ne tient plus vraiment. Je ne dis pas qu'il n'y a plus de séparation, mais l'ensemble est plus hétérogène qu'on ne le pense

Je ne fais pas une sociologie de l'émeute, je n'enquête pas. Ma méthode, c'est d'être là

Vous êtes, en quelque sorte, un intellectuel en immersion.

J'ai participé à une cinquantaine d'émeutes, sans doute un peu plus. Ma méthode, c'est de vivre les choses corporellement. Je cherche à éprouver avec les autres ce qui est en train de se passer. Je pratique ce que Loïc Wacquant a appelé une « sociologie de la chair ».

Concrètement, comment procédez-vous ? Vous vous habillez de noir ? Vous vous fondez dans le paysage ? Êtes-vous actif ou demeurez-vous passif ?

(Long silence). Votre question m'ennuie beaucoup… Les manifestations sont des lieux ouverts dans lesquels vous pouvez vous poser, mettre votre corps et accompagner le mouvement. Je ne cherche pas à susciter la parole, à faire parler les gens. Je ne fais pas une sociologie de l'émeute, je n'enquête pas. Ma méthode, c'est d'être là. Ensuite, j'écris, car c'est mon métier et j'adore ça. C'est une autre manière de faire de la recherche. Je vis les situations dans un temps long et après, je m'efforce de les restituer dans un texte.

Vous êtes allé en Syrie ; vous vous êtes immergé dans des associations d'aide aux personnes suicidaires ; maintenant les émeutes… Quel est le fil rouge ?

Ce qui m'intéresse, c'est le rapport entre souffrance et contestation. La lutte sociale prend son lit dans le sentiment que la vie n'a pas de sens. J'essaie d'avoir une analyse un peu critique de situations dans lesquelles des individus rencontrent des difficultés à s'inscrire dans le monde.

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Vous écrivez que l'émeute est d'abord une « simulation » de la violence, une « fiction », presque un « spectacle »… Cela ne va pas plaire au black bloc !

Dans l'émeute, la violence est le plus souvent domestiquée ; heureusement, d'ailleurs ! Il y a, en effet, quelque chose de l'ordre du calcul. Je prends l'exemple de ces manifestants qui attendent, pour entrer dans l'affrontement, que les policiers soient prêts, qu'ils aient enfilé leurs protections. On est dans la fiction de la production d'un désordre.

Les policiers, mais aussi les manifestants qui se trouvaient sur les Champs-Élysées, le 16 mars par exemple, n'ont pas tout à fait la même perception… La violence n'était pas exactement une « fiction » !

Les Champs-Élysées ont effectivement été dévastés, la plus belle avenue du monde a été un peu mise à l'envers… C'était l'effet visible de l'action mais on sait bien que le soir même, tout était à peu près rentré dans l'ordre. Ce que je veux dire, c'est que l'émeute ne cherche pas à précipiter l'effondrement du monde ; cet effondrement, il s'agit plutôt de le symboliser, ponctuellement et localement. Mettre le pouvoir en échec, oui, mais de façon très brève.

Certains affrontements peuvent être violents ; ils produisent des destructions matérielles, des corps blessés, il ne s'agit pas de les minimiser ; mais la plupart du temps, on reste dans l'ordre du simulacre. Les pratiques de lynchage des forces de police sont rares alors que les possibilités que ça puisse arriver sont nombreuses. Généralement, on va attendre que le policier puisse partir pour lui courir derrière. On joue avec le pouvoir. L'émeute, c'est ce moment où le pouvoir, d'ordinaire diffus, illisible, invisible, devient incarné, en l'occurrence par les forces de police. Je me souviens, place de la République, d'une scène de gazage. Les gens étaient dans la nasse, un manifestant avait pris du gaz dans les yeux ; un type lui donne un sérum et il lui répond : « Attends, prends la photo, s'il te plaît ». Il avait rencontré le pouvoir et tenait à en garder la trace.

L'émeute n'est pas une rage incontrôlée

Vous allez jusqu'à comparer l'émeute à un « spectacle », une « comédie », un « carnaval »…

Il y a dans l'émeute une recherche de spectaculaire, quelque chose de l'ordre du démonstratif ; on se donne à voir. C'est étonnant car, politiquement, il s'agit précisément de mettre en crise une société du spectacle, pour faire référence à Guy Debord.

Vous évoquez une « violence de faible intensité », une « destructivité quasi ludique », « une agressivité bénigne »… En revisionnant certains actes des Gilets jaunes ou la manif du 1er Mai, on bondit !

Des institutions bancaires sont attaquées, des grands magasins s'effondrent, mais c'est la vitre qui s'effondre, pas les murs. Et le lendemain, la vitre sera remise. Encore une fois, on reste pour l'essentiel dans l'ordre du symbolique. L'émeute n'est pas une rage incontrôlée, et tant mieux, car ça serait très inquiétant. Nous nous trouvons face à une violence domestiquée.

En arriver à accepter la violence, c'est évidemment une déclaration d'impuissance

Quelle différence faites-vous entre l'émeute et l'insurrection ?

Dans l'émeute, l'administration de la vengeance s'exprime mais de manière retenue ; l'insurrection est une sorte de torrent qui déborde.

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Vous citez Victor Hugo, qui écrivait dans Les Misérables que « le pouvoir se porte mieux après une émeute, comme l'homme après une friction »…

Oui, car la force revient au pouvoir, qui en profite pour se reconsolider. Certains mouvements sortent de la clandestinité et peuvent donc, ensuite, être mieux compris du pouvoir. Encore que je ne suis pas tout à fait certain que le pouvoir soit sorti renforcé du mouvement des Gilets jaunes. En se durcissant, le pouvoir s'est aussi fragilisé.

Vous terminez sur une forme de désillusion. L'émeute, dites-vous, est « sans issue », « une défaite toujours reconduite ». On touche, selon vous, à l'absurde, au sens camusien du terme…

L'ouvrage présente l'émeute comme une expérience sensorielle ; on peut reconnaître qu'elle est souvent, aussi, une expérience de la défaite. Elle n'atteindra jamais ses buts, c'est en tout cas peu probable. Au final, ce livre est une invitation à penser l'émeute de façon critique, à sortir de la scène émeutière et du spectacle politique qui occultent ce qui me semble important : la fabrication d'un avenir, d'autres devenirs souhaitables. Je lui reconnais une certaine puissance et, en même temps, une fondamentale impuissance. En arriver à accepter la violence, c'est évidemment une déclaration d'impuissance, le signe d'une défaite du monde, un monde où l'on ne parvient plus à se parler.

« Le Vertige de l'émeute », de Romain Huët, PUF.

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Travel Guide: Things to Do and See in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Out of Town Blog Travel Guide: Things to Do and See in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Things to Do and See in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam

The country of Vietnam is a beautiful Asean Neighbour. The land area is reportedly almost the same as Germany’s, and almost half of the country is covered in forests, while a considerable percentage of it is composed of hilly areas.

Fruit Vendor in Saigon

Vietnam’s capital city Ho Chi Minh is the most populous city in the country, and it wonderfully blends the concrete and the natural surroundings. The entire city looks like a giant garden dotted with skyscrapers, ancient buildings, and bustling streets.

How to go to Ho Chi Minh City from Manila

I was one of the fortunate travel bloggers/influencers who was invited to the recent three-day, two-night media familiarization tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Our adventure was courtesy of AirAsia, which has been making flights to Vietnam and other ASEAN countries more accessible and affordable.

A direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Saigon takes just about three hours. AirAsia offers Ho Chi Minh City-bound flights three times weekly (Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays).

Flight Schedule for Manila, Philippines (MNL) – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (SGN)

Flight Number From To Departure Arrival Frequency Z2294 MNL SGN 10:25PM 1:05AM Tuesday, Friday, Sunday Z2295 SGN MNL 1:35AM 4:10AM Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Top Sights and Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

We had an amazing time exploring Vietnam’s Saigon. Here are the top things that you should include in your own Ho Chi Minh City itinerary soon:

Reunification Palace

The Reunification Palace, also called the Independence Palace, is a local landmark that symbolizes the country’s long history. The building was originally a palace constructed in the late 1850s to 1860s when the French invaded the country. Since then, the building has been renovated, reconstructed, and renamed, and has bravely stood through WWII and the Vietnamese War.

War Remnants Museum

Located somewhere in District 3 of the Capital City, this museum is run by the government. Just like what its name implies, the museum preserves the past with its exhibits showcasing remnants of the wars that the country fought. Some notable displays include attack bombers, “tiger cages”, a guillotine, and a collection of pictures by the photojournalist Bunyo Ishikawa.

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

Frequently shortened to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, this 19th century church had been originally constructed by French colonists. It is known most for its two bell towers and bright brown façade.

Saigon Central Post Office

Just a short walk away from the cathedral is the city’s post office. Like most of the buildings mentioned above, this one was constructed by the French. It was very nice to see how paper mails, and the building itself, continue to shine in this digital age.

Saigon Opera House

Built in 1898 by a French architect, this the magnificent Opera House, also called the Municipal Theater, boasts of a grandiose interior and exterior. Inside are at least two cascading balconies, and the outside is, I heard, magnificently lit at night.

Mekong River Boat Excursion

Mekong River is one of the longest rivers in Asia and in the entire world. You will miss a lot by not hopping on a cruise on it. There are many local tour operators that include cruises as part of the itinerary, and any one you choose would give you a beautiful view of the river silently flowing and its lush vegetation overlooking.

Vietnamese Noodles

Bahn Mi

Vietnamese Cuisine Feast

Vietnamese dishes are known to have natural and fundamental tastes to it. The local culture, as well as the geographic location of the country, both contribute to the cuisine, which are usually cooked using lemongrass, ginger, mint, and aquaculture produce like fish sauce and shrimp paste. The most famous dishes include the spicy lemongrass and noodle soup Bun bo Hue, and the refreshing bowl of veggies Cha Ca La Vong. Feel free to binge eat as Vietnamese dishes have the reputation of being the healthiest food in the entire world!

Cu Chi Tunnels

Crawling and Getting Lost in the Cu Chi Tunnels

Historically, the Cu Chi Tunnels served majority of the military operations of the country during the Vietnamese War. In fact, the series of tunnels were previously the military base of the Viet Cong, or the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam. Today, the tunnel network serves as a fun, and labyrinthine tourist destination.

Ben Thanh Market

Shopping at Ben Thanh Market

This massive marketplace in District 1 of the capital is where you will find the best and the cheapest (haggling is a local culture) handicrafts, artworks, souvenirs, and food! The fun thing about Ben Thanh is that more shops open when the sun starts setting. Expect noodles, barbecued seafood, and lots of fried food.

Binh Tay Market By Lerdsuwa – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, http://bit.ly/2zSQ3PQ

More Shopping at Binh Tay Market

Nearby Ben Thanh is Binh Tay Market. This two-storey market is best known for its stalls that sell fresh fruits and vegetables, and both cooked and uncooked food. The handicrafts and textiles here are sold in bulk, and the more quantity you plan to buy, the lower the price gets. Gather your group of friends and find the best prices here in wholesale.

Vietnamese Coffee Photo by Marko Mikkonen on Foter.com / CC BY

Vietnamese Coffee

Coffee production is one of the largest industries here in Vietnam. Needless to say, they have the best coffee beans. In the past, the coffee is served and brewed individually in cups and were sweetened with condensed milk rather than fresh milk because the former was more available. This practice continues today as tradition, so their coffee here has a very unique, smooth, and buttery feel. Yum!

Cao Dai Temple By Dhushara – Own work, CC BY 3.0, http://bit.ly/2zSQ6v0

Cao Dai Temple

The Cao Dai Temple in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most visited temples in the entire country. It was first built in 1955. Unlike some of the temples I have seen in the other countries I have visited, this temple and its devotees are distinctly colorful.

Jade Emperor Pagoda

This Taoist shrine was built in the early 1900s. The pink exterior of the pagoda particularly caught my attention. Around the temple are gardens, the scent of incense, and the tranquility of the statues.

Mariamman Hindu Temple

The Mariamman Temple is known for its 12-meter height and the several colorful statues that compose and surround the main structure. A small percent of the local population follow the Hindu faith.

Thien Hau Temple By Christopher from Shanghai, China – Chinese Temple in Saigon, CC BY 2.0

Thien Hau Temple

Visiting the Buddhist Thien Hau Temple is something you should not skip when in Ho Chi Minh City. It is located in District 5 in Cho Lon Street, where the majority of the establishments and buildings are Chinese in style, and where red lanterns abound.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Lastly, feel free to explore the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Getting here requires just a small entrance fee, and you will have a complete access to the zoo’s animals, which include crocodiles and elephants, and lots of local flora. Also located in the vicinity is the Museum of Vietnamese History.

This list is not exhaustive. There are many more things to see here in Ho Chi Minh City. If you have the time for it, stay in a coffee shop and sip some bittersweet and smooth Vietnamese coffee. Observe the locals in the streets. Hone your haggling skills.

Ho Chi Minh City is a mix of nature, people, concrete buildings, and old temples, and there is no way anyone could get enough of it. I will surely come back here again, soon!

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