When you’ve grown up in a country other than your own, what happens
when you return to live in your home country and explore your
roots? What stories will you uncover about your identity and
family’s multicultural heritage?
In episode 26, I talk to Chrislyn Choo, multicultural storyteller
and host of the Chrysalis Chronicles & a multimedia content officer
at My China Roots about her inspiring and fascinating journey to
trace her roots through story and Chinese history. Her story will
inspire you to explore your family’s history, heritage and the
pieces of their stories that they bring to the table and that shape
who you are. In other words, quite literally, a family
potluck.
We
talk about the following:
Returning to one’s home country and culture after growing up in a
country and culture completely different than your own
Why Chrislyn
felt misunderstood during her studies at Duke University and what
she did to find her place at the table
The experience of being Asian in the United States
How and why Chris
Lynn decided to
start exploring her Chinese - Malaysian roots and share other
people's migration stories
What Chrislyn
learned about herself and her family while tracing her Chinese
heritage
The importance of understanding one's roots
About the Podcast
Hosted by Petronella Lugemwa, the “I Am Multicultural” Podcast explores what it means to be multicultural by sharing stories of love of various interracial, multiracial, mixed, biracial, blended, interfaith couples, families & friends.
