China's Most Misunderstood Subculture

They have been shamed by China’s urbanites for their outlandish hair with some calling them “tasteless and low-brow”. Meet the "Shamate" community, a subculture created by China’s rural youths born in the 1990s. Found mostly in Southern China’s factory towns, Shamate’s fashion sense is inspired by Japanese Visual Kei, known for its punk rock hairstyle and makeup. VICE World News meets members of this dying community in Dongguan, Guangdong province, and sees how this subculture has created a sense of belonging for these migrant youths.

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