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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are an island country located in the southern part of the Caribbean Sea in Central America and close to the coast of Venezuela. There are more than 90,000 Chinese in Trinidad and Tobago, and the earliest batch of immigrant Chinese can be traced back to 1796.
Chinese student from Jinan University’s junior major in clinical medicineCinema 1950 witch cloth drawMichelle’s parents immigrated to Trinidad and Tobago very early, and they jointly operated a restaurant to make a living. Michelle was born and raised in this country, and by chance, Michelle returned to China Guangxi Province to start her college life. The completely different cultures also brought her a completely different experience. Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw
The following is Michelle’s story:
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are a multicultural country, where the cultural traditions of each country blend and coexist, in various aspects such as food, festivals and musicBabaylan 1990 cloth draw shows the diversity of culture.
The natural characteristics of the sea around all sides make people keen on going to the beach, enjoying the sun and food. Among them, Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw is the most popular food called “Bake and shark”, a kind of grilled shark meat in breadThe food is often sold on the beach, and it tastes delicious after being served with tomatoes, cabbage, onions, sour cucumbers and various sauces. In addition, we also like to eat roast pork (Pelau), a traditional dish made with rice, chicken, pork and various spices. It is often used as a food for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, etc.
In addition, our country has the majority of African and Indian people, so there are many specialty foods from their country. For example, Indian flat bread (Roti) is an East India staple food, which is a scone with curry meat and vegetables in it. A wide variety of dishes constitute our country’s Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw food culture.
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Not only that, our country is also full of diverse cultures in festivals and music.
There are many unique celebrations in my hometown, and the most popular and grand traditional festival is the Carnival, also known as Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawCarnival. It was a grand event full of colors and music. It usually takes place in February or March each year and lasts for two days. During the festival, people wear gorgeous costumes and masks and then dance, parade, cheer or spray each other with colored powder. Festival events also include float parades, musical performances, dances and other celebrations.
Music is essential throughout the festival. There will be music on site with many trucks running Babaylan 1990 cloth draw, and people jump from the starting point to the end point with the music and then cross the stage. When some bands walk onto the stage, the jury will be based on the number of bands and service.th draw standard selection of bands and awarded titles and titles. In fact, our country not only has many types of music, but also has many musical instruments with national characteristics. The most famous and most used instrument by bands in the celebration is Steel Drum (StCinema 1950 witch cloth draweelpan). This is an instrument invented by the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, which is made of discarded oil barrels and is also known as one of the youngest musical instruments in the world.
I spent my entire childhood and youth in this multicultural country, but by chance, my life changed some unexpected changes.
In December 2019, I came to China Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw. At that time, the epidemic broke out and many flights were cancelled, so I couldn’t return to my hometown. My relatives Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw all suggested that I apply to a university in China, and I also think this might be a good choice. Although I am Chinese, I grew up in Trinidad and Tobago, and I rarely have the opportunity to really get involved in Chinese culture. Many things have been heard from my parents. Therefore, I decided to stay in China and personally experience the characteristics of Chinese culture. After considering all kinds of considerations, I chose the clinical medicine major at Jinan University and stayed in Guangzhou to start my college career.
Photo of Michelle participating in school hockey activities
When I stayed in China, I had a brand new cultural experience and began to try to understand Chinese culture. Whether it is lifestyle, learning environment or cultural traditions, China has brought me a different feeling.
When I first arrived in Guangzhou, the first thing I felt was that the climate here is very different from the climate in my hometown. Our country is in the southern Caribbean and there are no obvious seasonal changes, Cinema1950 witch cloth drawThe temperature changes are relatively small, and it is basically in a not-so-hot summer all year round. In the summer and winter of Guangzhou, there are very large temperature changes, and the place is very humid, so the entire climate needs me to adapt and adjust.
Unlike the huge difference in climate, the food in Guangzhou is very consistent with my tasteBabaylan 1990 cloth drawCinema 1950 witch cloth draw. My father Babaylan 1990 clothes draw are both Chinese, and I have been exposed to Chinese food culture since I was a child. Especially my mother is a local from Guangzhou, and the main daily dish at home is Cantonese cuisine, so I feel very adaptable and enjoyed by Guangzhou’s eating habits.
Not only that, the two countries also have differences in their study habits. I found that many Chinese students prefer to study in libraries, while students abroad have relatively more flexible choices. We will stay in dormitories, coffee shops, libraries or friends’ residences Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw. We don’t think too much about choosing a learning environment, while Chinese students tend to choose quieter places, which may make them focus more on their own affairs.
Photo of Michelle participating in the school teacher-student sports meetingKomiks 1960 witch cloth draw
I can more effectively feel the difference between China and my hometown during my life outside of study. Babaylan 1990 cloth drawThe biggest difference in life in China is the widespread popularity of using mobile payments. In my hometown, cash payments are still common. Chinese people use their mobile phones to do almost everything, including buying things, taking buses, paying electricity bills, etc. ThisThe convenience surprised me very much, and my friends over there felt incredible when they heard the news.
What surprised me even more was that I found that China’s culture and history were very long and rich, and the city’s development was very rapid. Many modern buildings are emerging, but some ancient buildings are also preserved. So I had the opportunity to see what I used to look like and imagine my parents’ childhood life through these past buildings, which allowed me to establish a connection to the past.
The cultural differences I have experienced and felt in China have also made my relatives and friends curious. They Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw like to ask me about my life here and Chinese culture. They are very happy to learn new culture, and I think they will also want to come to China one day. At that time, I will take them to visit my campus and some places in Yuexiu District and Liwan District that retain ancient buildings and are very culturally varied. Maybe Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw can not allow people who understand the culture here to understand the culture here, and also feel the development history and changes here.
When I was in China, I always liked to use the word “home” to summarize the connection between me and this country. Because this is my father’s home, so it is also my home. The people around me are from the same race and culture, and we have almost the same traditions, morals, and values. This commonality makes me feel very safe here and easy to integrate into the community. When I was a child, I didn’t have a strong sense of nationality. But as I grew up, I appreciate my race and culture more and more. Now, I Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw feel that I belong to Chinese cultureChina has become my home.
While understanding Chinese culture, I also hope that the people here will understand the culture of my hometown. In fact, because my country has a small land area and is not very famous. Few people learn about our country’s culture and life, and may not even be familiar with the name of our country. In the past few years I have lived in China, I have never met anyone from the same country as me. Therefore, I think I am one of the very few people who spread our country’s culture. I really want to share the culture of my hometown with the Chinese people here so that everyone can understand my country better.
The university life I spent in Guangzhou in the past few years has made me get used to the culture here. And as a Chinese, I hope to have the opportunity to continue to depict my life trajectory in China in the future.