Ximending

Ximending is a centre of youth culture in Taipei, a district full of boutiques, tattoo parlours and shops that sell fashion magazines imported from Japan, garish accessories and cheap curios. Its streets are among Taiwan's liveliest and in addition to pedlars and snack vendors, you'll see strange characters like this gentleman. I have no idea what he was doing. Judging by his hairstyle and garb, he was more likely a martial artist than some kind of monk...