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This is a new blog, which means it is about something that has just happened. Yesterday I went to the Lujiazui Coffee Festival. The area was teeming with crowds of people. Lujiazui Coffee Festival ( 31.24,121.50 ) A coffee artisan from the mainland is dressed like an ancient Chinese swordsman. However, the coffee packaging features illustrations of Western movie characters, such as Captain Jack Sparrow. Coffee Artist ( 31.24,121.51 ) Another coffee vendor, interacting with someone on-site—whether a guest or an audience member was unclear—demonstrated their latte art skills, creating a design likely only seen during the Mid-Autumn Festival: two little rabbits, one male, and one female. Coffee Latte Artist ( 31.24,121.50 )

In August, the KAWS:HOLIDAY show arrived at Shanghai's North Bund. I walked around and took several photos. Even on a busy workday, the bridge at Shanghai's North Bund was crowded with people, their cameras aimed at the impressive KAWS:HOLIDAY exhibition. The air buzzed with excitement as visitors captured images of the monumental art installation, momentarily forgetting the usual rush of their daily lives. People Stood on the Bridge ( 31.25,121.50 ) Holding the moon and gazing at the sky, it was telling you: the Moon Festival is near. Lying on the North Bund ( 31.25,121.50 ) Night was falling, with light shining on the face of the moon from within, making it appear like the real celestial orb. KAWS:HOLIDAY in the Night ( 31.25,121.50 )

Earlier this month, I found myself near the Confucian Temple, and with nothing pressing on my mind, I decided to wander in for a while. The temple is currently undergoing renovations, so there were only a few people inside. The midday sun in August was blazing and intense, making it even less likely for anyone to be around. At the entrance of a quaint little courtyard, some green plants were growing, along with a few vine-covered plants that looked like vegetables. Street View near Confucian Temple ( 31.22,121.49 ) Dazhong Barber Shop was one of the few brightly colored storefronts, with "Dazhong" perhaps meaning popular with the masses or offering affordable prices. Dazhong Barber Shop ( 31.22,121.49 ) Adjacent to it stands another breakfast haven, awash in vibrant hues, its name a whisper from the nearby alley's end. Endstreet Breakfast Shop  ( 31.22,121.49 )