Letters

Happy Year of the Horse

I have been living in China for a decade. Married to a Chinese woman, I see China as my preferred home. During my first couple of years in China, I used to feel left out during Chinese festivities because I had no idea of how to fit in with the people. But over time I have understood that the negative picture the Western media had painted about China and the Chinese people was the reason I felt left out during Chinese festivities.

After I began interacting with Chinese people, I realized that they are generous, friendly and hospitable. They opened their homes and hearts for me and gradually helped change my perceptions about the country and the people.