Comments on: Chinese Alumni of Asansol Schools http://www.dhapa.com/chinese-alumni-of-asansol-schools/ Kolkata Chinese Community Blog Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:42:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Moi http://www.dhapa.com/chinese-alumni-of-asansol-schools/comment-page-1/#comment-1245 Moi Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:03:12 +0000 http://www.dhapa.com/?p=493#comment-1245 I like the concepts of above non-profit global alumni of St Patricks and other schools to rediscover Chinese roots & identity in India and to set-up a framework that goes beyond just Hakka cuisine. Firstly, Indian Chinese as a minority community group should not split itselves into Hakka, Cantonese, Hubei, Shanghainese, See Ip, Tung On, Shan Tung, Nam Soon etc...they all are part of one Chinese family; within India - they jointly represent one body. No distinction between Old Chinatown in Tiretti Bazaar and Dhapa, Tangra. Secondly, interests in this blog should be broadly based on all interests that would bring about a stronger, happy and cohesive community within the folds of mainstream Indians. Mutual respect should be enhanced; lack of trust and suspicion should be things of the past. Thirdly and lastly, learning the Chinese language is not longer a monopoly of the Chinese anymore. People all over the world are interested and now can speak and write Chinese. Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia speaks fluent Mandarin and writes Chinese, so are many Americans and British diplomats who not only speak and write Chinese, but are well versed with the cultures and history. The ex-Prime Minister of UK, Tony Blair's sons learn Chinese language. Many Indians in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia speak and write fluent Chinese. Like Meiyang Chang, Indian Chinese favourite son, a few Indians have also gained entry into the entertainment fields to play roles in Chinese drama. Wish all success to this pioneering group of alumni. Great job. I like the concepts of above non-profit global alumni of St Patricks and other schools to rediscover Chinese roots & identity in India and to set-up a framework that goes beyond just Hakka cuisine.

Firstly, Indian Chinese as a minority community group should not split itselves into Hakka, Cantonese, Hubei, Shanghainese, See Ip, Tung On, Shan Tung, Nam Soon etc…they all are part of one Chinese family; within India – they jointly represent one body. No distinction between Old Chinatown in Tiretti Bazaar and Dhapa, Tangra.

Secondly, interests in this blog should be broadly based on all interests that would bring about a stronger, happy and cohesive community within the folds of mainstream Indians. Mutual respect should be enhanced; lack of trust and suspicion should be things of the past.

Thirdly and lastly, learning the Chinese language is not longer a monopoly of the Chinese anymore. People all over the world are interested and now can speak and write Chinese. Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia speaks fluent Mandarin and writes Chinese, so are many Americans and British diplomats who not only speak and write Chinese, but are well versed with the cultures and history. The ex-Prime Minister of UK, Tony Blair’s sons learn Chinese language. Many Indians in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia speak and write fluent Chinese. Like Meiyang Chang, Indian Chinese favourite son, a few Indians have also gained entry into the entertainment fields to play roles in Chinese drama.

Wish all success to this pioneering group of alumni. Great job.

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