This is where I grew up.
This is where my family lives.
This is a chance for me relearn my country, and my city.
It is time to re-concept my journey
I grew up in an immigrant family of four; I was the youngest daughter. My family ambitiously left Hong Kong in the 1990s to Canada with hopes of a better living and education for my sister and “future me”. Growing up in an Asian family and in a community where Asians were the major minority group often left me wondering, “What is being Canadian?” Although I was raised in Canada, I was more culturally “Chinese.” I often found myself not understanding the “Western” culture, media, and practices. Plus, I preferred to speak in my native tongue whenever possible.
English is a language that everyone speaks here.
Cantonese feels like home. (It’s like speaking a secret language✌.)
This mindset started to change when I met more diverse people since entering university. Meeting and connecting to those who try their best to learn a language was very empowering. For me, my circle was Japanese-English language exchanges. It made me realized that I am grateful that I can speak some of the most universally spoken languages in the world.
I live a country where multiculturalism is praised, and differences are embraced.
There is no “perfect” English, and everyone’s accent brings some flavour to the language. 😊
As long as you’re trying your best, no one will make fun of you! (Unless they’re laughing WITH you at your mistake. Hahaha♡)
Until Next Time! 😎
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