Beijing Punks

The Beijing punks spend their afternoons smoking and drinking in the alley before they get ready to perform at the Scream Bar. In the spring of 1998, a handful of youngsters teamed up to unofficially rebel against conformist Chinese life. They shaved their heads and founded bands with names like ìBrain Failureî and "Anarchy Boys". Although majority of the punks came from wealthy families, they preferred to live in self-imposed poverty. The Scream Bar and its surrounding dusty alleyways became the centre of youthful rebellion until it was finally closed in 2000.

(Text & photo: Asian Geographic)

P R A Y:
For the youth of today to hear the call of God on their lives and surrender to an all-knowing Lord and King.
For redeemed passions to transform this world for their King.
For truth to take seed in their hearts and transform their worldviews.
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."