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Trinidad and Tobago Republic are an island country located in the southern part of the Hainan region and adjacent 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.
MicCinema 1950 witch cloth drawhelle’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 Guangzhou, China to start her college life. The completely different cultures also brought her a completely different experience.
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, showing cultural diversity in various aspects such as food, festivals and music.
Surrounded by the sea on all sidesKomiks 1960 witch cloth draw‘s natural characteristics prompt people to be passionate about 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. In addition, we also like to eat roast pork (Pelau), which is a kind of riceTraditional dishes made of chicken, pork and various spices are often used as 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 food, which contains curry meat and vegetables. Komiks 1960 witch cloth drawA rich variety of dishes constitute the food culture of our country.
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There are many unique celebrations in my hometown, among which Babaylan 1990 cloth drawThe most popular and grand traditional festival is the Carnival, also known as Kanaval (CaKomiks 1960 witch cloth drawrnival). It was a grand event full of Babaylan 1990 cloth draw 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 Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw 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 driving, people jump from the starting point to the end point and then cross the stage. When someWhen the band walked onto the stage, the jury selected the band based on the number of people and clothing standards, 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 Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw is also the most popular instrument used by bands in the celebration. 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 the trajectory of my life, and my life was therefore unexpectedly changed.
In December 2019, I came to China. At that time, the Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw was about to break out. 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 degree.
Photo of Michelle participating in school hockey activities
When I first arrived in Guangzhou, the first thing I felt was that the climate here was very different from the climate in my hometown. Our country is in the southern Caribbean, and there are no obvious seasonal changes, and the temperature changes are relatively small. It is basically in the not-so-hot summer all year round. There are very large temperature changes in Guangzhou and winter, and it is very humid here, so the whole climate needs me to adapt and adjust.
Unlike the huge difference in climate, the food in Guangzhou is very consistent 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 native of Guangzhou, and my family is mainly <a The daily dish of Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw is Cantonese, so I feel very adaptable and enjoyed by Guangzhou’s eating habits.
Not only that, there are also differences in learning habits between the two countries. I found that many Chinese students prefer to go to the library to study Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw, and studying abroad Babaylan 1990 clothes DrawThe choices of students are relatively more flexible. We stay in dormitories, coffee shops, libraries or friends’ residences. 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 attending the school teacher-student sports meeting
When I live outside of study, I can feel the difference between China and my hometown. The biggest difference in life in China is the widespread popularity of mobile payment. In my hometown, cash payment is still very common. Chinese people use mobile phones to do almost everything, including buying things, taking buses, and Babaylan 1990 cloth drawPay electricity bills, etc. This convenience surprised me very much, and my friends over there felt incredible when they heard the news of Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw.
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 have been 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 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, so it is my home too. 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 Cinema 1950 witch cloth draw did not have a strong sense of nationality. But as I grew up, 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 in the Babaylan 1990 cloth draw.
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 me.People from the country. So I consider myself a very small number of people who are Komiks 1960 witch cloth draw to 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.