Karaokeee!

During class the topic of karaoke in China was brought up.

The first thing that I thought of was the scene from Rush Hour 2.

In China karaoke bars, called KTV's, are very popular. The culture around karaoke in China is very different from the US. In China a common KTV has multiple room in which karaoke is sung. The rooms are generally small, 6,12,or 20 people. This keeps the atmosphere fun and private, and allowing the people not to get to embarrassed singing in front of a room full of strangers. I have also found that KTV's have come under the unfortunate stereotype of being a front for brothels. But as long as it says KTV and the name of the place, and there isn't a line of only men waiting outside you should be fine. (More Info. on KTV's) I am hoping that while we are in China we will have a chance to go to a KTV. Maybe one of the nights we are in Beijing?!

I found a video of some karaoke we can practice with in class.

Doesn't singing Little Mermaid at 8am sounds great!