Root Searching

I have just compiled all my pictures taken last year, and intend to display them on slide. I made a special clip on our trip to Shantau, titled Root Searching. This was the family annual holiday for 2006, taking the whole Chia's crew to visit the family root in Shantau - the Chia's 'kampung'!

It was a very fulfilling trip - we got to see the places our ancestors lived, taste the local food and most importantly, meeting up with the extended family, this include Ah Ma's brother. It was kinda of a family reunion!! Credit to our Chia uncles & aunties who done the retracing to make this trip real.

We travelled from Xiamen to Shantau, 2 hours coach journey. Thankfully Gabriel was not difficult on road, and we had lot of help on hand. I must also say thanks for the car seat specially arranged for him. Everything went well, and we had load of fun!!

The 'Youth Forum' was introduced in this family retreat, where the young are given chance to share their thought, opinion and idea. This is another good bonding especially for the elders to understand the need of the youngs. Smart move!

I look forward to the next family gathering - distance make heart fonder!!