Graffiti is virtually absent from Chinese cities. I assume it is severely punished. I have seen only one instance of grafitti-- on a wall of the Tibetan monastery in Fragrant Hill park. Situated on a hill overlooking Beijing, the park contains many ancient monuments along with Chairman Mao's Villa. Among these, the monastery is the only building which has not been restored, and a piece of graffiti remains on one wall.
There is something very human about the wish to post what we write. Blogging is one such expression. Another is the monolith in the monastary courtyard, which gives the same message in four ancient languages of Asia. According to our guide, it welcomes all who seek God.
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