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Monday, April 27, 2015

Shooting Rubber Covered Pockets of Air in Hengyang

On nights in May and June last year, I often saw people shooting balloons set up by various game operators at a multileveled riverside area in Hengyang.

young woman and man shooting balloons at night in Hengyang, China

several people shooting balloons at night in Hengyang, China

two people shooting balloons at night in Hengyang, China

three young women shooting balloons at night in Hengyang, China


And on one occasion, I saw people taking a creative, if not riskier, approach to the game.

two men shooting balloons from the side at night in Hengyang, China


When I returned to Hengyang this month, I saw that the balloon shooting remained a popular activity.

shooting balloons at night in Hengyang, China


Thanks to several friendly conversations last year, one of the game operators even recognized me and provided a hearty welcome back.

Like some sunken boats, the game was something that hadn't changed much in Hengyang over the past year. Though as one game operator set up for the night, I noticed a type of change common in Hengyang underway across the river.

woman setting up balloons to shoot with tall buildings under construction in the background

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