Sugarcane Peking 1985 • Working

: The sea of blue and grey Mao suits was starting to break. Younger people began wearing "Western-style" colorful down jackets or trench coats.

: Walking down a hutong (alleyway) while chewing on a fibrous piece of cane and spitting the pulp into the gutter was a common, everyday sight. 🏙️ Historical Context: A City in Flux

: The steam from outdoor dumpling stalls mixing with the dry, cold air.