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[mewtje]

"I am happy with my life" is something we all should aspire. Beautiful lady.

[tenzinnyima]

Hello frds... Well I m born in India.. But my parents are Tibetan .. Some times we call our selves as refugee.. But for me.. India is my mother land.. So I always say to our other Indian brothers that I m 24 carat Indian.. Coz my heart always beat for indiap

[srikanthrajasekaran]

In SINGAPORE, a lot of Chinese were adopted by Indian families during Japanese war time (1942-1945).
My grandmother is also a Chinese but was adopted by Indian family. She can't speak Mandarin, but speaks fluent Tamil. Its very common here in Singapore. Anyway i am truly happy for this granny also. She resembles my grandmother! Most importantly she mentioned that she is very happy and that's what everyone wish for. God bless Singapore!

[apoorvavishnoi]

She was looking like a Tamil movie heroine in her wedding picture. So serene!

[priyokabi]

Her parents must be extraordinary people, not because they adopted her but because they raised her to be happy. Wonderful story👍👍

[satishramawamy]

I see her as Indian, just by the way she moves.

[sinvee]

Just goes to show all this identity crisis that prevent people adopting is not always true. It’s about love, happiness and acceptance.

[malaysianinukfoofoo]

I knew a lady who was given away by her Chinese parents because she was a girl. Her Indian neighbours adopted and raised her.

[Ecoean]

she could be mistaken for northeastern indian.
I’d love that northeasterners look Chinese, as they can access two of the best worlds.

[qixi]

She's so pretty. Also, in Northeast India, women from Hindu tribes like Meitei, Hajong, Dimasa, Limbu, etc. exactly look like her.

[povyi]

You are what you eat, you are whoever raised you!

[ramishrambarran]

I was so touched by this gentle woman. I am so happy for her when she said "I am happy with my life." Here in Trinidad, West indies we have 40% Indian descendants, 40% African descendants, and a mix of Venezuelans, Jamaicans, Guyanese, Cubans, Africans, Indians, Filipino and others. We have learnt to co-exist, never having racial riots. I have lots of mixed people in my family, and friends of all races. God bless you ma'am. Love. Trinidad & Tobago.

[mercykino]

Those indian parents are ideal!!..
Can see them through her reflections

[rex_schd]

Her parents are great people to adopt 4 girls even after having 2 of their own children

[nmj]

Moral of the story : no matter who we are, where we come from, all we want is a happy life!

[shivan]

She is speaking Tamil 😱. Another proud INDIAN :)

[sitinajwa]

This is just like my grandma. She was given by her Chinese parent to Malay family just because she is a girl. My grandma is 82years old now.

[Jenvlogs]

India has always been a hub for every group, it’s not just freedom like the west, but genuine acceptance and care, like Zoroastrians and Tibetans...etc especially as the oldest civilizations and it continues. It’s steady and never fade because of it’s kind, humble people.

[amritasahu]

love and humanity have no nationality​

[BharathKumar-rgjj]

North East Indians also looking like Chinese but they are also an true Indians