Today in China

Here comes a new blog hosted by Today in China!

Hutong to Highrise documents the changes occurring in Beijing by using the photovoice research technique. They hope to learn more about hutong dwellers and see the world through their eyes by giving them cameras and the means to document what is important to them. Taking the camera out of the hands of the observer and putting it into the hands of the subject helps the observer to see the world as it is through the eyes of the subject. Using local people’s perspective is what makes their project unique.

I’ll keep you up-to-date with their progress! On their blog, you may see the report from Isaac who is trying to find interesting hutong people ready to work with them on this project. As you may read, it’s not easy and people are quite suspicious.

Do not hesitate if you want to give some help or if you want to sponsor their project! Contact me directly or leave a message on their blog.

Good luck guys!

And by the way, if you want to have your own blog related to CHina… Don’t forget to contact me, I still have room for three or four more blogs!