My parents are both from Toisan as well. I went back with 2 of my sisters in 2019. Amazing trip with "Friends of Roots", the program for older adults wanting to go back to their ancestral villages. Grateful for the experience. I live your videos! Hearing your mother speak reminds me of my mom and grandma.
Wow. My parents were also from Canton and even though I never visited there, watching your video made me think of my parents (they are no longer living). Made me sad to remember the stories they told us of the hard lives they had when growing up. They, eventually, made their way to Hong Kong, and then to the US, with me and my sisters, in tow. They worked hard and sacrificed much to give their kids much better lives than they had. Typical Chinese immigrant stories that younger generations nowadays need to know so they can appreciate what they have, as a result of the older generations' hard work and sacrifices. Thank you for sharing the video!
Thanks for sharing your family's story. As I get older, I worry that some of this history will get lost, so I'm desperately trying to document things with my mom!
My parents are both from Toisan as well. I went back with 2 of my sisters in 2019. Amazing trip with "Friends of Roots", the program for older adults wanting to go back to their ancestral villages. Grateful for the experience. I live your videos! Hearing your mother speak reminds me of my mom and grandma.
I love that those roots programs exist. I've had so many friends go back to that area through similar roots programs!
Wow. My parents were also from Canton and even though I never visited there, watching your video made me think of my parents (they are no longer living). Made me sad to remember the stories they told us of the hard lives they had when growing up. They, eventually, made their way to Hong Kong, and then to the US, with me and my sisters, in tow. They worked hard and sacrificed much to give their kids much better lives than they had. Typical Chinese immigrant stories that younger generations nowadays need to know so they can appreciate what they have, as a result of the older generations' hard work and sacrifices. Thank you for sharing the video!
Thanks for sharing your family's story. As I get older, I worry that some of this history will get lost, so I'm desperately trying to document things with my mom!
I think that is a great idea. Once our ancestors are gone, so are all the stories and history. Good luck!