tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post3168111485487501174..comments2024-02-20T02:15:27.435+05:30Comments on THE BUDDHA SOLILOQUIES by Meiyang Chang: GRANNY'S TEA-TIME STORIES: OF KITES & DENTISTRY & WHAT I LEARNT FROM TWO LITTLE GIRLSMeiyang Changhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567588167819429852noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post-71084693890289980702016-01-21T10:52:26.648+05:302016-01-21T10:52:26.648+05:30Thank you anonymous. That comment was blog length ...Thank you anonymous. That comment was blog length in itself & very informative too. I agree with you that the curiosity of the how & why never dies away and every conversation seems to tell you more about the past. <br /><br />As for some of the things you mentioned, while it is true that Chinese dentists remain as skilled & in demand as ever, many are now veering towards other professions either as a conscious or unconscious choice of career. As for that particular paper-decoration making family in Kolkata, I'd reckon they stopped that line of work decades ago (I was just a child then, and that ageing relative was one of the last few people still going at it). I'm Hubei too, and I love to travel. And yes, I should post an updated picture of Grandma on the next post in this series.<br /><br />Thank you once again for your kind words. Take care.Meiyang Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567588167819429852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post-86144774796040032062016-01-20T18:09:43.391+05:302016-01-20T18:09:43.391+05:30This is the third series of your cool conversation...This is the third series of your cool conversation with your grandma's tea-time stories over hot cups of tea posted in this blog. Interesting and refreshing....Hopefully, not the last. I look forward to many more that can be shared out here for reading pleasure. I read the previous two stories when posted then; big like to your posting of links here for those who missed them to read or re-read again.<br /><br />I first saw pictures of your grandma from days of your participation in Indian Idol 3 as a contestant. Since then, on and off, I have seen some updated pictures of her from your blogs and Facebook, she still looks healthy and aging with grace. You should have posted another updated picture of her here for us to see. <br /><br />So glad to see your followers and supporters growing from strengths to strengths. And to be honest, you have broken many difficult and rugged barriers, walking those extra miles many would not dare to thread, to pursue your dreams. Also, continue to dream big and venture into many other bigger challenging feats as your first ever. So proud of your charm, charisma and creativity in all spheres of your activity in events and otherwise. <br /><br />As someone with similar background, Chinese-Indian or Indian Chinese, it does not matter, we commonly share the curiosity for answers to questions as to when, why and what our forefathers did as settlers in early British India as aliens then as Indians after Independence. <br /><br />Within Hubei (Hupeh) community, the men were traditionally skilled professional dentists or paper decorative products craftsmen then. The latter was labor intensive, but commanded a fair market share in its heyday during pujas, celebrations and festivities. While now a dying trade, I understand at least the family you mentioned in Kolkata still thrive in the business. Also, during those days, all dentists were not required to be dental degree qualified practitioners ( some other certificates suffice ) and the Hubei community produced some of the country's prominent, respected and highly skilled dentists that were highly favored, trusted and sought after by all fellow citizens to meet their dental needs. They still do today but the skills are now topped up with a professional dental studies degree with relevant practical experiences. <br /><br />On paper kites trade and flying kites, Indian cities are not short of this activity as it is a passion for many till today. As a young boy growing up in Kolkata, that was a frequent after school activity in terraces with friends. On one of my last visits to Jaipur, returning to India after 40 years, I was fascinated to find paper kites of all sorts tangled in a big tree that made that scene so unique, spectacular and nostalgic. Since then visiting Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Sri Nagar, I also made it to Mirik, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, some outskirts of Nepal and then towards the South in Bengaluru, Otty and Mysore. India is truly enchanting.......<br /><br />Best wishes to you in all your forthcoming projects. Continue to excel as a well rounded celebrity in the entertainment industry. Keep up your writing, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post-46104206730603801202016-01-19T23:57:59.061+05:302016-01-19T23:57:59.061+05:30I love you changI love you changAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285773383349204691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post-2633971882222978812016-01-19T23:53:35.429+05:302016-01-19T23:53:35.429+05:30Love the storyLove the storyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post-32148937065365781182016-01-19T20:18:15.137+05:302016-01-19T20:18:15.137+05:30nice ..
nice ..<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12276885319880686620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23817167.post-49073583444477663832016-01-19T18:02:24.880+05:302016-01-19T18:02:24.880+05:30Nice work..😊Nice work..😊Cheron Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302459815079800238noreply@blogger.com