How not to get invited back
Danwei has an interesting about Björk’s Sunday night gig in Shanghai, apparently only her second ever gig in China, and by the looks of things, very possibly her last.
Adam Schokora writes that Björk “closed the show with a 2nd encore performance of “Declare Independence” – a rousing power-to-the people anthem containing such lyrics as: “Declare independence!” “Don’t let them do that to you!” “Start your own currency!” “Make your own stamp” “Protect your language” “Make your own flag!” “Raise your flag!”…etc.”
You can imagine where this might be going.
At the end of the song, just before walking off stage, Bjork left the crowd with two words: “Tibet…..Tibet”……fully audible, in English.
Adam goes on to say, and illustrate, in his post that reaction among China’s netizens has been spirited.
I’ve always been rather indifferent about Bjork but that’s an awesome way to end a concert.
March 5th, 2008 at 12:59 amI LOVE it!
China is always criticizing Japan for what happened 65 years ago, but nobody seems to want to hold them responsible for Tibet.
Taiwan’s next!
March 6th, 2008 at 7:25 amAnd China says it will crack down.
March 8th, 2008 at 12:19 pm