What's China like? Let me show you around!💁‍♀️

Hey friends! We will be spending a day together in the Liang Garden (in Foshan, China), walking around and looking at beautiful architecture. I haven't been that much connected with my Chinese side of identity for a few years as I lived abroad and received a lot of influence from the 'western' world - so a tribute to the ancestor was much needed...enjoy! :)

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Time stamps:
[0:00] Intro
[1:15] My first thoughts
[2:00] Some interesting cultural exhibitions
[3:35] Hiding in a posh Chinese building
[4:10] My problem with the rocks
[5:46] Quintessentially Chinese
[7:23] Me playing a Chinese instrument


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[andybea]

You play the 古筝 beautifully ❤ Happy to see you exploring your cultural roots and sharing the journey

[padraicley]

I can relate to your journey, although mine took much longer.

I received a high school education in a Hong Kong British colony and an engineering degree from an American college in 1981. Despite my mother being a Chinese scholar, I was initially indifferent to China and Chinese culture, except for the food. I was strongly influenced by Western engineering and physics and believed that democracy was the solution to all human problems.

Everything changed with Deng Xiaoping. I can't imagine what he saw in China in 1989. He was a wise and brave man. He may be considered a hero of China, akin to a figure borrowed from American comic book culture. He brought order out of chaos through rules, order, and peace, guiding lost souls, particularly those living overseas, back to China.

Our ancestors left treasures everywhere we look today. Through my perspective as a physicist, I saw the order and harmony of the Chinese system. It seemed to have suddenly appeared in my life and in the world. The truth was revealed, and the American system felt immature. I am proud to be Chinese and honored to bear the title "龍的傳人" (descendant of the dragon).

[balkanleopard]

I had a Russian friend tell me that as a young man he was just bored with Russian culture and music - but at around 40 he suddenly started to hear "Russia". Understanding / feeling our history and how it shapes us deveops inner harmony. China in particular has a long story to tell. Enjoy the journey.

[tobfos]

Please! I want to hear more of the music at the end!

[pearsonfrank]

Thank you. I've really enjoyed your insights as to how you see your nation and its progress. I first came properly aware of China in 1972 since when I've followed the nation's huge development. Enjoy.

[SomeOneInTheWorld]

Thank you for giving us some insight into how china is today for a normal person

[thecaptain]

Simian, thank you so much for showing the beauty of Chinese culture. I haven’t traveled to China for years! It’s refreshing again to reminisce the beauty!

[RobertCHRoy]

When I visited Chang An I really found a connection with the old ways and I was amazed at the cohesiveness of it all. Within the walled city, protected from Invaders. Similar to some places in Italy such as Orvieto and Certaldo. To have a safe place is very important and historically we have all suffered with invasions. Humanity is diverse yet similar in many ways. Hopefully we can all learn that essentially we are one humanity. And music, too helps to connect the threads. Thank you for sharing your performance.

[XW]

I stumbled across this today and I LOVE your content! You got a new subscriber.

I like the way you communicate. I feel you deliberately slowed the pace to allow non-Chinese audiences to better understand the Chinese culture . You pointed out subtle details and the production is very high quality. Keep your good work! Looking forward for more.

[Thinkofwhat]

It’s good to know that you finally learned to love China….there are millions of overseas "tai-ping-yang” chinese that is so proud to be identified as Chinese. Or ethnic Chinese:)

[SteppeNomad]

Hello Siming. Thanks for share your perspective of your country and finding harmony with it and the world you have experienced outside of China. Finding oneself is definitely a soul searching journey. I was a refugee from Kampuchea living in the USA. I left Kampuchea in the early 80s and had felt lost living in the US. I visited my homeland in 2002 and had a perplexing experience where I found myself no longer completely a part of that world. I was part of two of worlds and had a bit of identity crisis. After some time reflecting and thinking, I realized that I’m not just Khmer or American, I’m a symbiosis of the two cultures. Realizing that had made me appreciative of other cultures more, as a citizen of the world.

[robinsmith]

Beautifully done Siming, in its own time, paying reverence to your history, few do....

[mukondelelic.mulaudzi]

As someone who loves ancient cultures I am happy to see you exploring Chinese culture. I know geopilitically there is much controversy around China, but that does not change the rich history you have in your heritage. I appreciate how you engage openly and honestly on recent political events in China but please do not lose that cultural essence. I remember a time when China and Afrika interacted on this cultural exchange especially with my own people the Venda from South Africa. This is a story that our Elders share in our history. So I have a great interest in that.

[iwanaja]

Chinese is one of the oldest civilization of Asia after babylonia, mesoptamia and indus harrapa.
Lot of ancient building in every provinces in china are well-preserved that you should be proud of it...
That is why in europe preserved their old buildings rather than many skycrapper.
China is diverse, unique and historical.

[hx]

great footage and please share more music and the beautiful MV.

[jeffreyrafferty]

I've been there, loved it ! It was raining when I visited too.

[FafnirSiggurdson]

Living in China changed me fundamentally.

[BuzzSargent]

That was a relaxing, enjoyable show. I adore how you speak and could listen to you for hours. Have a Magical Day.

[imaginarymask]

I think it's very normal for children growing up to take their culture for granted, especially in the modern age with so many electronic distractions. It also makes sense to come to appreciate it after gaining life experience and seeing more of the world, which helps contextualize how culture is meaningful, and the one you grew up in is 'yours.'

[rolandr]

Greatly appreciated showing history where your parents lived nearby. The Water Lillys and Bonsai trees I saw appeared healthy, felt like they were part of this historical environment to. Thank you for sharing😃😊☮