My
Chinese
Journey:
Exploring
my
Cultural
Roots As
a
second-generation
Chinese
immigrant,
I
grew
up
in
a
Western
society
where
I
often
felt
caught
between
two
cultures.
On
one
hand,
I
was
proud
of
my
Chinese
heritage,
the
food,
the
language,
the
traditions,
and
the
values.
On
the
other
hand,
I
struggled
to
fully
embrace
that
identity,
feeling
like
an
outsider
in
my
own
community
and
facing
misunderstandings
and
stereotypes
from
my
non-Asian
peers. It
wasn't
until
I
started
connecting
with
other
Chinese
people
online
that
I
truly
began
to
explore
and
appreciate
my
cultural
roots.
My
WeChat
and
Sina
Weibo
accounts
led
me
to
a
virtual
world
of
Chinese
netizens,
where
I
could
share
my
experiences,
learn
from
others,
and
feel
a
sense
of
belonging.
I
started
following
popular
bloggers,
YouTubers,
and
influencers
in
China,
and
I
was
amazed
by
the
diversity
and
creativity
of
the
content
they
produced. From
fashion
and
beauty
to
food
and
travel,
from
music
and
art
to
social
issues
and
memes,
Chinese
social
media
was
a
treasure
trove
of
fascinating
and
inspiring
stories.
I
learned
about
the
latest
fashion
trends
in
Shanghai,
the
hidden
gems
of
Beijing's
street
food
scene,
the
emerging
talents
of
Chinese
indie
music,
and
the
challenges
and
aspirations
of
young
activists
fighting
for
equality
and
justice. Moreover,
I
discovered
a
newfound
pride
in
my
Chinese
identity
and
a
desire
to
share
it
with
others.
I
started
learning
more
Chinese
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and
grammar,
practicing
traditional
calligraphy,
cooking
authentic
Chinese
dishes,
and
exploring
my
family's
genealogy.
I
even
traveled
to
China
for
the
first
time,
visiting
my
grandparents'
hometown
and
connecting
with
distant
relatives. While
my
online
experiences
cannot
replace
the
richness
and
complexity
of
real-life
interactions
and
experiences,
they
have
given
me
a
sense
of
connection
and
empowerment
that
I
never
thought
possible.
Through
Chinese
social
media,
I
have
found
a
community
of
people
who
share
my
values,
aspirations,
and
struggles,
and
who
have
inspired
me
to
embrace
my
cultural
heritage
with
confidence
and
joy.
My
Chinese
journey
is
ongoing,
and
I
am
excited
to
see
where
it
will
lead
me
next.