Lights of Shanghai

Lights of Shanghai is the companion chapter to Faces of Shanghai. While Faces captures the intense, black-and-white struggles etched into people’s expressions, Lights brings in vibrant, nocturnal colors to balance that heaviness. Through the city’s glowing lights and lively scenes, this chapter suggests a hopeful shift—a reminder that even after moments of hardship, new paths can open up. The rich colors and warm light reveal a fuller spectrum of life, showing that beyond the struggles, there’s a brighter, broader world waiting. Together, these chapters paint a picture of Shanghai’s depth, both its challenges and its possibilities.