I love that you tell us stories of your growing up, your traditions, and how it feels to be Chinese and growing up in another country. I know that is mostly your parents and grandparents, but, the feelings carry over to you.
It has always been a pleasure to travel through Thailand, mostly Bangkok, and see the older sections, ones that were a dominant part of your life. How it was, how it is now... seeing how they hold on to the traditions and how some of them are dying. I find that too bad.
I have never had the bean curd with ginger sauce, but, I think I would like it. I can tell it is a wonderful part of your growing up~ Thank you, thank you for illustrating how life is there and taking us with you!
#MarketFriday began as a way to reach out across the globe and learn about different cultures through their markets, especially local markets and farmers' markets, and eventually branched out and evolved over time from straight shopping to a cultural affair as it highlights how we differ and then again, how much we are alike. We have become a melting pot of culture, but it is still the Rituals, Festivals, food, architecture, and even your language/languages that separate us... Along with the fact that these things are normal for us. There are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. A strong culture can be beneficial to a country as it promotes unity, especially during a crisis, peaceful debate, and open dialogue. I have learned so much about all of you and it has been an amazing experience. I can only hope that learning about each other can help us work together for a peaceful world.
Thank you for being a part of #MarketFriday