Canadian Quote by Robert Lepage
“During the tour of 'Circulations,' we spent a lot of time in Canadian Chinatowns. I was fascinated by the idea that you can cross the road and enter this dream world, this vision of China.”
About This Quote
Source Performance: Circulations, 1995, theatre piece
The speaker describes the surreal experience of entering Chinese neighborhoods, likening them to a dreamlike vision of China.
In simple terms: Chinese neighborhoods feel like a dream world.
Embrace cultural immersion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- travel
- urban exploration
- artistic inspiration
- cultural study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagination shape our view of cultural spaces?
- What responsibilities come with idealizing a community?
The metaphor may romanticize or oversimplify complex communities.