Pagodas and Dragon Gates
99% Invisible8 Joulu 2015

Pagodas and Dragon Gates

For Americans, the sight of pagoda roofs and dragon gates means that you are in Chinatown. Whether in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, or Las Vegas, the chinoiserie look is distinctive. But for those just arriving from China, the … Continue reading →

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