SOLO AT A CHINESE VILLAGE FUNERAL AS A BLACKMAN, THIS HAPPENED NEXT ...BLACK IN CHINA

[@boy638]

I like how they treat funeral like a celebration. At the end of the day, everyone can move on happily.

[@birdgugu181]

In china, if people die when he was old enough and naturally, we usually won't be too sad about it. The funeral is more like an announcement and a chance for relatives and friends to meet each other.

[@johnsonwang8728]

Chinese funeral is sad . But one thing all Chinese agree on is anything happens ,they end up having a feast. Any festival to celebrate , they eat something to celebrate.

[@OlierOnah]

​@@birdgugu181even in many parts of Africa it's the same.

[@рабские_вымираты]

​​​@@johnsonwang8728why anything leads to feast? From what y've typed its wshat you meant... Death may tho , it happens once un a lifetime. Maybe chinese dont wnat spirit of their close people to be disappointed by their sadness, the roots may lead to that definition of this tradition

[@johnsonwang8728]

​@@рабские_вымираты No , Its about the families hold the funeral to thank the people who came to the funeral . because people who come to the funeral gives an amount of money to the families to comfort them(usually much more than food's value,the closer you are with the families the more you are going to give them. usually from 1 day to 1 week's wage comparing to Chinese income). Families give a feast in return. In Fel's case . He didnt pay for his food .🤣

[@JJr-ce3vv]

At the funeral, the villagers warmly welcomed a solitary visitor from Ghana, Africa. Each host's family insisted on toasting him by keeping their cups lower than his, a gesture in Chinese culture to show respect and acknowledge the guest's esteemed status.

[@shenzhenfactory2713]

没有痛苦的去另一个世界，是一件很幸福的事情。 毕竟，我们所有人都会死去。

[@seanfenrir]

If someone is a narcissist, they would probably love being the center of attention, but I can tell that for Fel it can sometimes be overwhelming and he suppresses the uncomfortability for us to learn about China. Fel and guys like him are very impressive.

[@tamara_diamonds422]

I can’t go there. I don’t like being starred at here in Canada. Let only having people follow me, taking my pictures without my permission and treating me as if I was a part of a circus show. I would have anxiety and probably have an attitude.

[@TheSaltiestPickle]

@@tamara_diamonds422honestly I used to hate being the only black person in a room, especially with people who haven’t been around black folks enough to not seem ignorant, but now I see it as opportunities to expand peoples world view, educate them. Show them that we’re all more alike than different. It can be a lot sometimes but ultimately positive experiences

[@Terter-World-Infos]

@@TheSaltiestPickle May Peace be with ou my Melanated Brother ! Exactly that's the attitude to have ! I was also like you. These last years, I travelled in several different places of the 🌍where I was always the only Melanated person. People were simply curious to know & understand what I was doing there. Like our Brother Fel, => I was invited to eat & drink at people I've just met for the 1st time. 🤯 And those Life changing eperiences have thaught me to be & become an example by breaking Negative Stereotypes on our behalf portrayed by the Western Media Propaganda simply by being a good human being & of course by doing my best to speak their language (they respect that a lot). And also by becoming a pionner for the next Bros & Sis coming after me like our Bro Fel is doing ! Peace !

[@LingkunganSekitarKu]

​@@TheSaltiestPickle Asian people are like that, Not Only Black White Skin Too! it's strange to see foreigners with white skin or darker skin than them, as if foreigners are like celebrities or from another planet😅

[@hungtruongtuan4342]

​@@TheSaltiestPickle . Cũng như người Trung Quốc , người Việt Nam chúng luôn tôn trọng các bạn Châu Phi

[@Earth_Extreme]

A friend of mine sent me a video showing some Chinese people being racist to black people. I responded by telling him there will always be a small section of people with racist views. When I sent him one of your videos, it opened his eyes and he thanked me. Keep up your amazing work.

[@猥琐先森TEL]

中国人不会种族歧视，你应该了解一下前因。我们中国人欢迎各种人来我们不会歧视，有些对于你们国家的制度导致大家不能够理解。

[@Earth_Extreme]

@@猥琐先森TEL I appreciate your comments, but I have actually viewed the video where a few Chinese people were saying the N word to black people. My point is that there will always be a very small minority with racist views which is unfortunately a fact of life which also stems to many other countries worldwide. What Fel is doing is amazing and I've learnt so much through his videos regarding China.

[@MyFaceTime]

다른 나라에 비교하면 중국인들이 흑인을 제일 존중해줍니다. 저도 중국의 소수민족이지만 한 번도 차별같은 걸 받아본 적 없습니다.

[@DIONISMP]

I've been yo san francisco,And they were very racist...oh and Baltimore too. None to other places I lived or visited.

[@chinlang2020]

i have a few African friend that very happy here and they're yold me here less racists even than usa or Europe,in fact everywhere the world you can see afew racist

[@gbubemia]

Their culture is very embracing and wonderful! That's a super advanced culture!

[@dionydonny]

the deceased(Wang Hezhen, Yang's mother) is a very very old lady, so the relatives were ready for her passing away long time ago, in china, this is often referred to as a happy funeral (the old ones lives long enough). the people in the shots don't look too sad for that reason.

[@samuelnanon7866]

I have started to love the Chinese people their love for black human is very pure❤.

[@NabiiMkuupdYohana7974]

They are the best

[@CulturalXplorer19]

Bro this dude😂😂😂even when so many people are looking at him like he's an alien, he is not shy whatsoever. He talks to the camera with such confidence, it's crazy. I wouldn't be able to do that when so many people are looking at me

[@MayzMotivez]

Fr tho! 👏

[@DMLRadio-nq9ht]

hahahha

[@FunkyChild718]

They're just curios but they're very friendly.

[@user-ex4pe7ly8i]

Your knowledge of Mandarin really opens doors for you in China. Must have taken a long time to learn the language, but in the end it is well worth it

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

For speakers of English, learning to speak a tonal language like Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, etc. is extremely difficult because our ears have not been trained to distinguish the subtle differences in tones. I applaud Fel’s ability.

[@nlgolo]

Its eerie and disturbing how propaganda can make you hate a country and develop negative attitudes. Propaganda media from certain counties had almost brainwashed me to completely hating China😢. Thanks Fel for your videos. You're saving hearts from evil. 🙏

[@pipedreamism1]

Fake news trump warn you

[@viska-vl5wd]

人类本来是同一个祖先，也就是一家人。所有国家政党统治下的公民只是他们的资源和工具。人类历史上，辛勤劳动的是一线底层人民，战争前线牺牲的也是穷人的孩子。人类历史上，每个国家和种族一直都是权贵给穷人制定法则。就像人类无法消灭贪官，无法禁止香烟毒品和赌博。他们无时不刻无处不在的想着办法吸穷人的血。 我们普通人，需要有自己独立思考的能力。

[@Lewis_The_Motivator_Dabangg]

Amen brother.

[@FreeEstrogen]

You should never hate the people, just the state.

[@hungtruongtuan4342]

Chuyền thông Phương Tây luôn tuyên truyền không đúng vể Trung Quốc & Việt Nam .

[@AndyMac508]

Wow. It's just crazy how welcoming people can be even at a time like that. A true celebration of life.

[@kleamat]

how can it be their first time seeing a black person that's crazy but also a good way for them to learn it's more people out in the world.

[@Sammie551]

Actually that's the best time to welcome people

[@Jearrow]

@@kleamat it's not surprising that it's their first time seeing a black person irl since there aren't so many black people in china compared to the west, let alone in this kind of rural areas

[@dyrectory_com]

@@Sammie551 Your comment is profound.... one gone to the spirit world another can be invited to their physical world...

[@lq9734]

​@@kleamat China is huge and very populous, it will always bound to have isolated rural societies scatter all over the country.

[@ax9028]

As a Chinese person, China gets so much hate and confusion because of the amount of memes and jokes about how things are bad quality and everything in China is dirty and ruined. As a person who isn’t Chinese and has the ability to bring more attention to the beauty of China you’re helping a lot. Thank you!

[@noahamankwaah9802]

Let's be honest, most of the hate is because China is the only country that can currently challenge the American hegemony. Don't feel too bad though, some Westerners are aware of the propaganda and see China for what it is.

[@SmedleyButler1881]

It’s true, rural China is still more underdeveloped than the government would like the outside world to know, and culturally things are much different from other peoples experiences in the west. A clear one in the video is Chinese people wearing white to funerals, where as black is traditional in most of Europe and North America. But one thing that is clear from many of these types of much more rural China videos is that the people are very welcoming and sweet, obviously more so when you speak their language and they can communicate with you.

[@tiger5633]

I wonder what type of life the deceased grandma lived. She clearly was loved and had so many people around her. It's interesting that even someone unexpected and foreign showed up at her funeral. Makes you wonder about the kind of life she lived. Have fun Fel.

[@araara4746]

The acceptance was overwhelming.

[@jmakathi6143]

I laughed all through the video so wholesome it's crazy to know so many people in Chinese villages have never seen a black person before. You did great

[@dionydonny]

china is not a country of immigrants and foreigners can usually only be found in first-tier cities, Beijing, Shanghai, etc. people living in remote rural areas have probably traveled the farthest place in their lives is a nearby town. so ...... but believe me, as long as one has a friendly intention will be treated in a friendliest way no matter where you are in china.

[@kleamat]

yea wild but also in a good way they are learning.

[@dyrectory_com]

Many have not seen a Black person in person. I don't find that surprising. Not every has a luxury of travelling to the big cities in China where they can easily see people from different countries.

[@nlgolo]

Not just Chinese. Most South East Asian countries, Cambodia,Viet, Indonesia,Laos, Malaysia....Korea, Japan

[@aero.l]

I'm sure many ppl in rural African villages have never seen a Chinese person either.

[@zonta71]

brother thank you so much for showing us the other side of a great people deep with culture and their practices. we send them our love from every part of the world. truly a great nation and filled with great people. we all the same nwanting and needing the same things andhaving the fears . 1luv to all humans

[@vicferrmat4492]

Man your work is priceless. I watched this video twice in a row.

[@FelThommy]

I appreciate that

[@Sammie551]

Exactly 💯

[@nelsonm.o]

He does a great job❤

[@nanzhou1725]

In rural China, as long as an elderly family member dies, the host family only needs to cry and set off firecrackers without invitation. The whole village will go to volunteer to help, some people cut vegetables, some people cook, some people specially receive guests, some people specially record gifts, each family in the village will be assigned tasks. The funeral was a happy one because the old man lived a long time and died painlessly. In some areas, there are performances, playing music and singing for three days, performing drama.

[@BookNerd4Music]

wow. that is what i want. an entire celebration - no wearing black and mourning.

[@TimReyers]

These moments become stories that will be told through many generations. That’s amazing thinking about it. It will be a story told at dinner tables, told to kids before they go to bed and so much more.

[@dyrectory_com]

Now, everyone has videos to share to go along with those stories too.

[@hilp1993]

To think my family have many pictures floating around China, taken by friendly people, when we visited in 2015.

[@xiqinlu749]

It’s true😂this man gonna be a legend in the small village

[@DavieParkes]

All the people seem so wonderul and so friendly, beautiful place and people.

[@enobishop1419]

You have patience.., a good spirit. I would go crazy so many coming at me. I am sure knowing the language make for better understanding The impressions you leave are memorable and bridges many gaps Where governments create divide. Good man thank you for sharing

[@azrilia1]

I love your experience and journey in rural area in China .

[@DeeJayOJTV]

Hi from morocco, thank you thommy for representing us africans super well and for showing us china without occidental propaganda ❤

[@dngdnf4862]

u Moroccans are mostly Arabs/Middle Easterns. just like jews, old ancient christians, turks, Persians etc, or u could be berber

[@DeeJayOJTV]

@@dngdnf4862 we are mostly berbers.

[@felipejose8834]

​@@dngdnf4862Ou ele poderia ser Berbere

[@yassineghaboubi5104]

​@@dngdnf4862Dawg we're still Africans

[@dngdnf4862]

but ur ethnicity is most likely Arab. if a jew outside of Middle East takes DNA test, it will say their ancestors are from todays Isreal/palestina. a Pakistani person who lives in Australia will the Dna test show Pakistan as where their ancestors are from, the Pakistani guy who lives in Australia will always be ethnic Pakistani @@yassineghaboubi5104

[@cuznbedrock]

Wow look how much love everyone is showing this Blackman. It proves go where you are celebrated and not just tolerated. These villagers touched my heart! Thank you Fel for your Love and courage to bring the world this love! Most appreciated!

[@calynnping]

Grandma laying there must be thinking, who is that who stole my show… hahaha!! Jokes aside, thanks for this episode! The funeral of this grandma was held in such grandiose. I am SEA Chinese but I do notice similarities albeit a more different(more traditional) custom observed by the families in the village. Did you manage to find out if funerals are often this grand and who the grandma is? Normally it is okay to bow to the deceased as a sign of respect even though you arrived unexpected and uninvited (just guessing, were you?)

[@FelThommy]

Thanks, I was invited by a friend who is a close relative to this family ( whom I did an early video with in this same village), he made calls and talked to some other family relatives before I went there to film. I was again invited the evening and the day after to go have fun with them, I didn’t film that.

[@Fel_e_Chronicles]

I find these videos enjoyable. Seeing a black person for the first time and having a positive experience will definitely change perceptions of the people going forward. Just like your videos give insight and change perceptions about China. Thank you.

[@hilp1993]

Fel please come to the UK 🤣. We could do with some of your brilliant African ambassadorship in the whiter areas of Britain, allowing asylum seekers to die at sea. Yep, let's not pretend it's the Chinese, only, that need some education.

[@kipapula6838]

Absolutely. I appreciate black travelers like this. Going to places we never been seen and leaving a positive human interaction. I hope I get to experience that

[@danielsantiago6886]

What a beautiful light you carry. We all have our different ways but when you speak their language it changes the spectrum. Carry on young man..carry on.

[@dyrectory_com]

A beautiful comment.

[@QaAse]

It's crazy how some of them reminds me of my uncles and aunts😂. It's all love and high vibrations

[@stevesenick]

✨ My time in Yunnan mountain villages was the same: constant attention, picture-taking, first foreigner they had ever seen.....and they just would not stop feeding me. Even then, 15 years ago, all the kids could speak some English. Thanks, for taking me back!

[@Jaysin261]

Chinese are so welcoming. Thank you !

[@vicferrmat4492]

Fel. You make us proud.

[@tracymorgan4685]

155k subs wow . way to go brother you deserve it .. Good luck

[@DeanKinners]

These people are so welcoming even at a funeral. Thanks for sharing

[@FelThommy]

you're welcome

[@Sammie551]

That's the best time

[@ArJayDM]

I love when he pronounces the mandarin words perfectly in the middle of an english sentence for some reason lol

[@nurrbreak1328]

This guy just became an idol for one day ..😊

[@jimmy19736]

people are the same where ever we go, this scene, minus a few details, looks so similar to a typical wake in Jamaica

[@TheNamesRyan]

The amount of eyes on you is INSANE throughout the video!! Even the band was staring while playing haha

[@jp4431]

I'm Cantonese and ours is nothing like this. It's not a happy affair where we are. This is really cool though. It's great to see you exploring a foreign land AND learn Mandarin, and the locals are so welcoming.

[@vivi-br9uy]

你不能代表所有中国人啊

[@jp4431]

@@vivi-br9uy 所以他拍视频的地方就可以对吗？

[@chengfenwenti]

​@@jp4431自然生老病死是可以丧事喜办的

[@dugang139]

@@vivi-br9uy 你没听懂他的意思吧？自动翻译的不准，他意思是在广东葬礼不像视频中这么欢乐，葬礼是悲恸的时候。

[@AmaBoaduDoe]

Beautiful experience ❤❤❤❤

[@dionydonny]

lol. 17:57 Fel was sitting at the "children's table"（"坐小孩那桌" is a meme in china）, for those who don't drink.

[@FelThommy]

haha, I get that now.

[@Lewis_The_Motivator_Dabangg]

There's nothing more beautiful than humans from different nations bonding ❤❤❤.

[@sikhumbuzosabelonyanga4275]

Chinese are so friendly to Black African ❤ much love for them

[@paulettemanning6365]

This is so interesting to me. Thank you for sharing

[@batissta44]

This is one of the most human videos I've seen in my life. Beautiful.

[@TikKidson]

This is beyond spectacular. Completely lost for words. This is beautiful. And the western press wants us to believe the worst of China and Chinese people. Thank you, Mel, for allowing us to see a different side of China. Akpe na wo.

[@eskinderhailubahru7261]

I like those village people so much. They have respect with big honnest smile to you. Stay save, Ghanian youngman. From Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

[@CEO4207575]

This is absolutely amazing! I can't stop watching his videos. This man is a living legend 💪😎 in my book 📚📖!! I wish one day I will get the chance to travel there. He gives me hope, inspiration, and reality 🙏! God bless!!

[@FelThommy]

🥂🥂

[@CEO4207575]

@@FelThommy I appreciate you fam 👍😎. Much respect, seriously. You alone can change the world 🌍! You already have 👍😎!

[@enobishop1419]

You're a celebrity! I enjoy your energy and your ability to capture people's hearts. It shows more the reality of how people all over the world are rather than the media narratives that feed a very negative stereotypes. Cool

[@ubayyd]

This made my day man, really warms my heart seeing seeing people be so acceptive of “others” like so. Many hilarious moments too lol.Hope it’s not too much to ask you to never stop making content like this! Hope the best for you. edit: in India funeral clothes are white as well!

[@AEN1999]

Chinese people amazing react with other people

[@Yanquii]

Uncle had me dying of laughter 13:22 analyzing our hair like that is funny. It might overwhelming (i know Fel was probably overwhelmed) but the way they welcomed you and were generous with you makes you felt safe, they were all happy.

[@BookNerd4Music]

I remember watching a TV show and seeing the toast custom being made fun of, and I was waiting for Fel and the grandson to keep going all the way to the ground like they did. 🤣🤣🤣

[@FelThommy]

Well said!😂

[@elnathei2587]

you are really awesome! waiting for more content from 云南, Fel 🥰

[@CGstudy1]

15:12 This man was so cute and humble. He's the type of person you want to meet at least 1 time in your life. ❤❤❤❤

[@FelThommy]

Absolutely

[@mulaoshi21]

yes，cant agree with you more 😊

[@Adler2935]

Villagers are the kindest people everywhere in the world

[@auwalaliyuahmad4979]

That is a normal experience in rural areas. The good perceptions have not been distorted unlike in urban areas

[@dyrectory_com]

Fel, you ROCK! There's nothing like watching you interact with the local in the countryside, smaller cities, etc. in China. Know the language, seeing the best in people, having empathy, and your willingness to interact with a smile on your face is your gift, is your gift to the World. BTW, I also watch KZbinr, Katherine's Journey to the East, she also interacts with the local and has her charms too, but it's nice to see your charms because everyone brings something different to the table base on their unique personality. Don't let anyone steal your 'thunder' ! p.s. You'll make a great father!

[@FelThommy]

I appreciate that🥂

[@carolynbrooks8770]

I love your videos. Your open, loving, accepting, and adventurous personality makes your videos so wonderful to watch. The places that you go to the people feel this coming from you and it causes them to embrace you, along with being an African man that speaks their language. This is wonderful. Please keep doing what you’re doing. God bless you❤❤❤

[@janomesteve3129]

Love watching your videos All the way from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@chinlang2020]

beautiful village ❤😻

[@tonychurcher]

Beautiful 😍😁

[@mzo.7333]

What a welcoming people

[@marcc1830]

We don't see this kind of funeral in the cities anymore. Chinese funeral in the cities tend to be more somber affair and does not have this more communal support that everyone in the village has from the grieving family.

[@calynnping]

My exact thoughts

[@araara4746]

Agree. Funerals in big cities are a business run by organizers.

[@uz8587]

These were probably the nicest most welcoming people I've ever seen

[@qondisile.]

The curiosity over the hair 😂😂😂😂😂 so cute!!

[@kleamat]

another great video I had time to watch it you always amaze me with the way you talk to the locals and get understanding.

[@EmpMidas]

Living the dream bro! I will definitely be going to China

[@AlexMartinez-ep8fx]

YOU ARE RAP STAR, BROOO!😂😎 GOOD JOB. NICE ONE...HUGS FEL, FROM BARCELONA, SPAIN. 😜

[@CynthiaBridgewater]

Love!

[@ri1032]

Learning from China traditions incl. funeral so sad but is part of life Thank you from Holland

[@palms235]

Absolutely amazing 👍🏿

[@ngakak1981]

So welcoming waw.....❤❤❤❤

[@infansocamara4544]

China. Very carefully people. I love Chinese food. Thanks bro.

[@emanueldionisio55]

Fantastic Fell. Huggs from Mozambique

[@leegreen3391]

I always feel good after one of your videos 😊

[@FelThommy]

cheers

[@dyrectory_com]

agreed!

[@favorita9184]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@TimelineDunkley]

What a nice video 👍💯

[@janomesteve3129]

Another great video

[@gigirys9948]

It's a blessing for you to happen upon the funeral ⚱️. Rest in Peace Grandma.🙏😌🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹.

[@Lita_213]

I really enjoy these longer videos; they almost make me feel like I was there. Great video as always. Love and respect from LA.

[@Janicef247]

You are amazing... So generous n patient in your interaction with the crowd 😅 it can be overwhelming😂

[@pipedreamism1]

Facts my new York defense would've kick in but one thing I see media will have ppl hating each other for no reason

[@Wellstigate]

You are a champion Fel. I love seeing the human family enjoy each other as it was intended.

[@mrsrhodes9736]

The kids are awesome! ❤. The adults have absolutely no manners!

[@baya47]

Besides the white colours... it looks like an African funeral. Family, friends and neighbors eat together afterwards. 🇿🇦

[@maryapatterson]

It could be British too! Alcohol, food, music....its all the same!

[@gilbertosantana2033]

Parabéns irmão povo chinês acolhedor e humilde

[@TheBotchJob]

Fel you're the G.O.A.T. bro... Hands down 🔥🔥🔥

[@bilalsimms6194]

This is so beautiful my brother. You make me want to learn Mandarin.

[@iragenalaira5665]

Welcome brother❤

[@DAKSPALM]

I have been in China for five years and haven't experienced one yet lol

[@DDSwift]

I love this channel! It's so wholesome and each vid gets better too!

[@vicferrmat4492]

I like this funeral. Where is it written that people have to wear black garments and look miserable for a funeral? Hi Fel. Great video. Know your culture. the only reason why Africans wear Black clothes is because they lost their culture when the white people colonised them.

[@felipejose8834]

Yes, and Europeans still get angry if you say the obvious they get angry, I know this because they do the same to us South Americans and I don't even want to know what they say about Asians (except Japan And Koreans) because they are nations that are westernizing their cultures to please Europeans who don't even care about Asians

[@shenzhenfactory2713]

传统的非洲葬礼是什么形式的？ 在中国一个人不用经受长时间的疾病的痛苦折磨而死去，是一件很好的事！

[@thesonggardenproject1316]

Love the way you represent ;))

[@FelThommy]

thank you

[@iraborrita8131]

Chinese are very good in hospitality.❤

[@JWorldWideJoed]

yow fel good job at being yourself regerdles of who you were around with while also being resespectful of chinese funerals✌😁

[@Kingofkings1055]

I should be able to go higher than just liking your video. I should be able to love it also to an even higher appreciation thank you so much I love your videos👍🏾🔥❤️

[@believer1991]

12:24 what in the rush hour is going on here. 😂😂 love and respect man for spreading positive energy

[@shqa574]

You have had many amazing adventures while in China. Your interaction with the locals is special. They went home, and remember you always. Thank you for showing us many cities and towns, and villages, the customs and the Chinese and Mongolian people. Will you revisit China after your trip to your Ghana home? Your family will enjoy watching your KZbin videos with you, and laugh.

[@stellacheng6023]

Anyone can SEE the difference, but HOW one reacts to the difference shows the ❤

[@hilp1993]

A funeral. Wow. Interesting and so impressive. Love the positive energy and not so sad. Trully communal.

[@Gemini_1970]

Curiousity is beautiful in a positive and wonderful day 😊😊