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Trinidad and Tobago Republic are located in the southern Caribbean of Central America, close to Venezuela. clothes draw an island country outside the sea. There are more than 90,000 Chinese in Trinidad and Tobago, and the earliest batch of immigrant Chinese can be traced back to 1796.
Michelle, a Chinese student from Jinan University’s junior major in clinical medicine, immigrated to the country of 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 Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw to start her college life in Guangzhou, China. The completely different cultures also brought her a completely different experience.
The following is Michelle’s story:
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a multicultural country, and the Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawThe cultural traditions of each country blend and coexist here, showing cultural diversity in various aspects such as food, festivals and music.
The natural characteristics of the sea around all sides make people keen on going to the beach, enjoying the sun and food. The most popular one is a food called “Bake and shark”, a delicacy with grilled shark meat in bread, often sold on the beach, and it tastes delicious after being served with tomatoes, cabbage, onions, sour cucumbers and various sauces. Also I Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawWe 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 flatbread (Roti) is an East India staple, which is a scone with curry meat and vegetables in the cake. A wide variety of dishes are composed of Babaylan 1990 cloth draw has become our country’s food articleKomiks 1960 witch cloth draw.
Michelle’s personal photos
Not only that, our country is 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 Carnival, also known as Carnival. It is a grand event full of colors and music. It is usually held in February or March every year for two days. During the festival, people wear gorgeous costumes and masks, then dance, parade, cheer or spray each other with color powder. The festival also includes float parades, music performances, dances and other celebrations.
Music is essential throughout the festival. There will be music along with many trucks, and people follow the Cinema 1950 witch cloth drawThe music jumps from the starting point to the end point and then passes through the stage. When some bands walk onto the stage, the jury selects the band based on the number of bands, clothing and other standards, and awards titles and titles. In fact, our country not only has many types of music, but also many instruments with national characteristics have been born. The most famous and most used instruments in the celebration is the Steelpan. This is an instrument invented by the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is made of abandoned oil barrels and is also known as one of the youngest instruments in the world.
I spent my entire childhood and youth in this multicultural country, but by chance, my life has changed.Trajectory, my life has undergone some unexpected changes. Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw
In December 2019, I came to China. At that time, Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw was about to break out, and many flights were cancelled and I couldn’t return to my hometown. My relatives all suggested that I apply to a university in China, and I also think this may be a good choice. Although I am Chinese, I grew up in Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw 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 the climate here and the climate in my hometown.There is a big difference. Our country is in the southern Caribbean, with no obvious seasonal changes and relatively small temperature changes. It is basically in a not-so-hot summer throughout the year. 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.
The great difference between the climate is different from the huge differenceKomiks 1960 witch cloth draw, Guangzhou’s Babaylan 1990 cloth draw food fits very well with my taste. My parents 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 Babaylan 1990 cloth draw. 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 would stay in the dormitory, coffee shop, Babaylan 1990 cloth draw library or friend’s residence. We won’t think too much about choosing a learning environment, while Chinese students tend to choose quieter places, which may allow them to focus more on their own affairs.
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Living outside of study, I can more truly feel the difference between China and my hometown. The 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, and supportingPay electricity bills, etc. This convenience surprised me very much, and my friends over there felt incredible when they heard the news.
At the same time, I was even more surprisedBabaylan 1990 cloth draw The strange thing is that I found that China’s culture and history are very long and rich, and that the city’s development is 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 think about it through these buildings that were previously Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw like my parents’ childhood life, 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 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, as well as some places in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou and Liwan District that retain ancient buildings and are very humane. This may allow people who do not understand the culture here to 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 parents’ home, 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 upKomiks 1960 witch cloth draw, I appreciate my race and culture more and more. Now, I feel that I am part of Chinese culture, and China 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. I Babaylan 1990 cloth drawIn the past few years of living in China, I have never met people from the same country as me. Therefore, I think I am one of the few people who spread our country’s culture. I really want to share the culture of my hometown with the Chinese people here in Komiks 1960 witch cloth drawThe Chinese people here can let everyone know more about my country.
The university life I spent in Guangzhou in recent 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.