I visited Copenhagen when it is still fresh after a riot by the sub-culturists made up mostly by the leftists. The riot marks the demolition of a symbolic culture house building known as the Public House which has over the years became a place significant to the “alternative” cultural activities where concert by Bjork was once held. I was quite taken aback to know that such an enlightened society, prided much on their well-developed welfare system and competitive economy would have caused such a phenomenon. Or should I say, this made us question what true democracy actually is.
Based on the website reports, the riot has also resulted in some rioters threw pink paint on the most popular statue in Copenhagen, the Little Mermaid. I purposely wanted to see this, but to my little disappointment, I found the statue to be in its original state. A relief was felt at the same time too, as nothing beats seeing something at its truest form.
When I first set my eyes on this city, it reminded me immediately of Beijing. The similarities was felt where the sights of buildings, their colours and roads looks almost mirror-imaged. With the cool winter air still abound, I left Copenhagen knowing that I will visit this place very soon again, when Tivoli will be re-opened after its long winter break.
