in-between cultures

[yflyn]

Chinese New Year for us this year was understandably low-key, and life went on as usual although J and I did try to keep up with some of the traditions like the reunion dinner, having the kids 拜年 (bai nian) in the morning, red packets, and some festive treats. We also called home to talk to our parents and to wish them a happy new year

Comments

[missgiam]

Hmm wonderful food for thought. I think he is still very very young, and children get influenced easily, so he's probably a little confused rather than lost his identity? Maybe if you were living there for like 15 years he might be a bit more lost ;)

[yflyn]

Yes, confused is probably a better way to describe it. I didn't write about it, but I'm also interested in seeing how Bao will take to Singapore since she has no real memory of it, even three years down the road. (She will eventually forget Switzerland, too!)