Would i experience racism or negative attention for people in China,Taiwan,Hong Kong or Singapore because of my albinism??
People would think you are a carrot head. It cannot be helped being different. But you won’t be denied a seat in the restaurant or ask to sit at the back of the bus.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:33 am
not at all. don’t let your albinism stop you from having a great holiday.
a small HK guide you might like:
http://www.trifter.com/Asia-&-Pacific/Hong-Kong/Getting-Around-Hong-Kong.751399
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March 1st, 2010 at 2:20 am
People would think you are a carrot head. It cannot be helped being different. But you won’t be denied a seat in the restaurant or ask to sit at the back of the bus.
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March 1st, 2010 at 2:29 am
no, you won’t…
albinism hasn’t anything to do with racism…
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March 1st, 2010 at 3:09 am
In China, you wont experience any racism, but in other countries…definitely yes…you will…especially in Singapore. Dont visit Singapore.
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March 1st, 2010 at 3:24 am
I have spent a lot of time in China so I can only speak for that country. You will experience a lot of curiosity but not racism. People in China will likely be very curious because you look different and may want their picture taken with you. Light skin and eyes are often fascinating to the Chinese but there is not any mean or negative aspect to their curiosity. If you approach it with friendliness and laughter you will have a great time and get to meet a lot of interesting people. My friends and I (who all have light hair and eyes) always wonder if our pictures are hanging up in houses throughout China as people tell stories of the Americans they met! Hope this helps. Have a great trip!
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