Chinese Flower Boat

Until the 1930's, Canton's nightlife on the Pearl River included the Fa-shuen, or flower boats. Such boats offered an evening of entertainment with geishas, song, wine, and games. Other flower boats offered city dwellers a respite from summer heat. For a few coins, an evening ride on a flower boat provided a delightful escape into cooler breezes.

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