Long long time ago, my grandpa left his hometown, China and came to Singapore to earn a living. He gave birth to 8 children here in Singapore.
Not long after, he passed away when his children were still young. His eldest son was only 18 years old then... Before he pass away, he instructed his eldest son to take good care of his 7 siblings and also wish that his children could go back to their hometown to find his aunt (grandpa's sister).
All thses years, he took great care of his siblings until all of them are grown ups. Of cause he can't go back to his home town as he have to take care of his siblings. He dragged for up to half a century before he decided to go to take a look at his hometown. Together with his son and wife, they went to China.
He only took pictures of the scenery at his hometown, thinking that he could show his siblings where their roots are. It was until he came to the Adminstrative Governance Place during his tour. He deicided to went in and seek assistance of the government there. Within half an hour, they was able to help him to contact his cousin at his hometown.
When they met, they verify themselves. Asking each other questions. When they are very sure of each other identity, they embrace each other.... With the help of the officials, he was able to find his long distant relatives.
His aunt... 95 years old...
He went back and told us of our origins, not to forget where we came from. He took alot of pictures. And i will not forget.
China 中國, Shanghai 上海 , Province of ZheJiang 浙江, State of WenZhou 溫州, City of Yue Qing 乐清市, town of Huang Hua 黄华.
Going there this December hopefully...
See you "Gu Po" !!!
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