The tendency of China’s “Prison Bar” is storing nightlife, popping up in the city like Qingdao (Shandong), Hangzhou (Zhejiang) and Chongqing. Inspired in part by NetflixSuccessful series Orange is the new blackThese themed bars offer customers an unusual experience: living one night in a prison cell.
Netflix’s hit series Orange is the New Black
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To improve realism, many bars also have a dark “interrogation room” full of handcuffs, chains and even manganelli as stage objects. The staff, dressed as severe guards, acts as Guardians, who remains customers to follow the “rules”, how not to damage the furniture.
Drinks such as cocktails, drinks or coffee cost about 50 yuan (7 USD), while the rent of an orange uniform is an extra 10 yuan (1.4 USD). Each customer receives a “criminal file” with its fake accusations, completing the complete experience of the role -playing game.
On social media, many visitors are explosive for novelty. “The lighting and furniture are perfect for the photos. I have already recommended it to my friends”, A customer said.
Another added, “I went to 22:00 on weekdays and I still had to wait 20 minutes. The place was full.”
However, the concept is not without disputes. Critics claim that transforming prisons into entertainment places trivializes the seriousness of the police and can be insensitive to victims and their families.
Sources: Znews
