The earlier photo of Hello Kitty facial tissues with an American flag theme reminded me of a striking design on a building I stumbled upon two years ago while walking down Lane 185, Zhongzheng Road, Luzhou District, New Taipei City.*
A closer look at the relevant building:
And for good measure, a view from the other direction:
As to why there was a large flag of the U.S. painted on the side of the building, the front of the building and the stores and Christian religious organization inside didn't offer a definitive explanation.
According to Google Street View, the flag was there at least as early as 2009 and still remained as of September, 2015.
That is all I know. If any readers know more, I would be happy to share. While I have seen many designs clearly inspired by the American flag in Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia, seeing a painting of one this large is quite unusual.
*New Taipei City surrounds Taipei City.
A closer look at the relevant building:
And for good measure, a view from the other direction:
As to why there was a large flag of the U.S. painted on the side of the building, the front of the building and the stores and Christian religious organization inside didn't offer a definitive explanation.
According to Google Street View, the flag was there at least as early as 2009 and still remained as of September, 2015.
That is all I know. If any readers know more, I would be happy to share. While I have seen many designs clearly inspired by the American flag in Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia, seeing a painting of one this large is quite unusual.
*New Taipei City surrounds Taipei City.
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