China

China - Mei Xien and Gui Lin

24 Sept-4 Oct 2011

Im born and raised in Indonesia but my parents are chinese. Apparently my great grandfather sail to Indonesia for better fortune. A year before my grandfather died he come 'home' and visit his homeland rebuild our ancestors cemetery. Only until this year we can travel as a big family to visit our relatives in China. Its a little village called Mei Xien. It was a great trip and fascinating to see where I originally come from. I still cannot imagine the life my great grandfather had and how brave he was to travel to Indonesia without having any idea of the place for better fortune. (Click here for more info)

Relatives that still lives in the old original house. 

The tomb my Grandfather build for his great grandfather. 

The family Group photo :D

There was 22 of us so you can Imagine how chaotic the trip can be but I truly  enjoy our moment together as chances like this may not come again.

Gui Lin

It was one of the greatest trip I've been to, not just the exiting places we went but the companion I had. I feel grateful to be born in a family with strong chinese values. Im proud to say that I'm both Indonesian and Chinese. 

Photographs by myself.