3 Things about Asian Karaoke Culture
One of my hobbies is singing! Singing help project our voices, express our feelings, and gather people.
Today, I want to pinpoint what the vibe of a group of Chinese friends singing karaoke is like.
KTV happy hour is a great deal! Unlike Western Culture that you grab the mic on the stage in a bar, Chinese people prefer singing with couple people in a private room. That usually charges $10-$20 per person per hour, which is absurdly overpriced. However, 2-8pm everyday are the happy hour, which only costs $20 for six hours per person, sometimes even include two drinks and snacks like popcorn chicken, chicken, and meat skewers within the $20, such as the Energy KTV in Hacienda Heights. Great meal price including entertainment.
When one person is singing, other friends and audiences will move their bodies along with the music beats, cheer for the singer, and watch the music videos. By observing the audiences’ responses, one can probably guess what type of first impression personality each person presents. Dice games are being played to keep everyone in the rooom entertained. It’s a good break-the-ice game and minimize boredom for the ones who’re not singing at that moment.
It’s a manner to not skip others’ chosen songs. Furthermore, inserting song on the selected song list is another part that needs to be paid attention. Rule of thumb is respect others so we insert one song at a time. Otherwise, people will call you “mic dorminant” 咪霸。It’s good to encourage people who are quiet and give chance to everyone to sing and have a great time.
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