Thriving Chinese Community In The Heart Of Kolkata | The New Locals - Part 1/8

[@zga3020]

Indians and Chinese were never destined to be adversaries. These two ancient civilizations have coexisted harmoniously, exchanging trade and culture for thousands of years. Whether in Kolkata, Singapore, the Caribbean, Mauritius, or Guyana, Indians and Chinese continue to live together peacefully.

[@mudshovel289]

There’s no such thing as destiny unless you’re talking about some natural event that is beyond our control. Everything else happens because some people did something. China invaded India once and fought them in border conflicts a few more times. That’s why their relationship is like this now.

[@Bombieuser]

​Shut up bruh there was silk route trade used take place when kings used to rule india and even that's reason buddhist spread in china and japan​@@mudshovel289

[@MingYang-d8s]

Amerikkk is the problem here.

[@YenzikovALCherasLegend]

@@mudshovel289 When did the Chinese invaded Indian's territory ?

[@dawuid1491]

@@mudshovel289no you

[@tony-ud9ci]

Im chinese and was born in Kolkata. grew up in Bow Barracks but like most of the chinese we left in the 60s to come to canada bcos of the border war between China and India. I want to come visit the old neighborhood in Christmas.

[@suvosingho-pp9xf]

Wow amazing

[@gwdoraemon2608]

Welcome back

[@AwaAga-u9b]

Go back to china

[@slomo4672]

You have to be about 80 years old now

[@rohitmaity2529]

Bro where you stay in Kolkata?

[@04rit]

I am a Bengali from Kolkata and these people of Chinese origin have now become our very own people. We love them. ❤️

[@hallsofivy128]

Fools

[@Abcd1234-q4v]

The Chinese population in Kolkata is dwindling. Currently just about 2,000. Young Chinese have migrated out to other countries, leaving behind old Chinese folks. That's why the lion dance dancers, kungfu students, cooks, etc are Indians, not Chinese. It's dying, not thriving.

[@hengongchua6250]

Why would they leave if they are treated equally and not discriminated by the majority. You know what I am talking about?

[@Abcd1234-q4v]

@hengongchua6250 Exactly. Same with Malaysia and other South East countries where ethnic Chinese face racial discrimination and even massacre. In Malaysia more than 2 million have migrated out, more are planning to do so. Seems that all these countries under colonial rule, Chinese were thriving but dying after colonial rule ended. In fact most of Chinese migration to these countries happened during the colonial rules of western powers.

[@braunarsch]

@@hengongchua6250 probably no job opportunities, everyone would leave india for a better job offer lol

[@Amen7801]

​@@hengongchua6250 go anf live ther yo will see the ans

[@Abcd1234-q4v]

@@hengongchua6250 Same thing happening in Malaysia and other countries in south east Asia.

[@ranadas4934]

Did you know the Chinese community in Kolkata celebrates Kali Puja? It’s awesome how much they love and embrace Kolkata’s rich culture. Unlike some other cities in India where there’s more negativity, Kolkata’s vibe is really warm and welcoming.

[@chrislee5685]

Not surprising many oversea Chinese will adapt and join local parade or even religious. Then 2-3 generation can't even speak Chinese. The only not assimilate are Malaysia which Dr.M purposely divide racial assimilation during his long term.

[@S.Ghosh_221]

Yeah. But Kolkata has been taken over by overpopulated migrants from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan, Odisha who call the natives Bengalies, Bangladeshi. So you can expect what will they do to Chinese. No wonder chinese have left India. Many bengalies too left India as a result. Now we have rampant violent crimes increasing everyday in Kolkata especially in regions where Hindi/Urduites have taken over.

[@S.Ghosh_221]

@@missplainjane3905 We did embrace their culture in Kolkata. We used to appreciate and contribute in the celebrations of chinese new year. However at present Bengali culture itself is at a threat of extinction due to Hindification by Indian Govt, let alone Chinese culture. Kali Puja of Bengal is villified by Indians in Indian media and Indian Govt as repulsive, negative, black magic and what not. So...

[@Mangaoreader]

I'm a NE Indian living in Kolkata and I've never felt alienated by people of Kolkata because of my face since my childhood, although I'll admit Kolkata is very rich in diversity and that actually may be holding us back

[@cheapthrills9035]

​@@S.Ghosh_221you guys lost half of your land to BD and blame other hindus. Weak men.

[@13Dvrga]

This is something I would love to see everywhere in India. I meet Chinese every now and then and every single time they are so sweet and humble. Love to see more of them 🇨🇳♥🇮🇳

[@ILoveA-Z]

Could be North-Eeasterners (7 Sisters) 😂 that you took it as Chinese by mistake as you said every now and then 😂 No worries we face that alot ..

[@arunmoy3814]

​@@ILoveA-Z😂

[@itsover9008]

@@ILoveA-Z Imagine 13Dvrga met actual Chinese from China and you are doing 2nd order self-stereotyping lol.

[@HauTran-sunfromsouth]

They’re born & raise in India The lady in blue shirt, her DAD came to India when he’s 14yo, so her (his daughter) of course born & raise in India, whatever it will make her affection by Indian cultures & languages, this is natural things.

[@Sourabh_779]

​​@@ILoveA-Z lmao travel to Kolkata and you will know about hakkas

[@parthadutta987]

Their origin is definitely China. But now they are all our Indian brothers & sisters. Their main area is called China Town very famous in Kolkata for original Chinese cousins. They are also doing very well in tannery & finished leather business. Heard from my father that in older days Chinese people were excellent dentist & wooden carpenters. They are always contributing to our society & culture.

[@glenshea9093]

handmade shoes also.Bentinck street had many chinese shoe shops

[@SurajMandal-lj6hc]

They're just temporary guest our brother and sister are those people who share our civilizational cultural identity they live or born in India it's doesn't mean they're Indian a piece of paper can't make them Indian they don't share our blood and faith aryavart is for Aryan people.

[@kimosabehmar1671]

Wtf are you babbling about? So you're saying that northeast is not india or the south is not india?​@@SurajMandal-lj6hc

[@SurajMandal-lj6hc]

@@kimosabehmar1671 they're are just our companion not our people and Dravidian are Ancestral enemy's who become slave of Aryans.

[@SurajMandal-lj6hc]

@@kimosabehmar1671 those lands are part of India because they're liberated by our Aryan forefathers from maleech.

[@SattickDas2001]

Chinese food has become such a big part of the Kolkata identity, that it is not uncommon to have a simple meal of Daal, Bhaat and Chilli Chicken in a typical middle class bengali household. Every household usually has soy sauce and chinese cooking vinegar, things that would've never been found in a bengali pantry before.

[@handcraftstreet3692]

We chinese / indians abroad, love curries.We have all the spices in the kitchen.😇

[@TheEscapis]

Chicken ficken all zombie food now everywhere like the west. We were original and transitioned from hunting and dwellers long ago

[@NabanitaaSarkar]

You just forget our all time favorite chowmein as well 🤤 my comfort food 😅

[@Tatay-05]

Im one of them, Chinese here declining but we respect our culture and their as well.😊 I saw so many outsiders doubt us about we live with Indians. Its not difficult but we are habitable. Alsoethnicity and nationality is not same, just like chinese in Singapore and Malay.🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aono335]

I love my Chinese friends and neighbors in Kolkata. I don’t think non-Bengalis or foreigners understand Kolkata culture 😅

[@Tatay-05]

​@@aono335💯 bro, this january please gather at Tangra chinese school

[@FengYuan7]

​​@@Tatay-05 bro, I missed your comment. May you please explain what happened there because I'm very curious.

[@JoeC1688]

We have a sizeable group of Kolkata Chinese migrated here in Taipei! I came to Taiwan back in 1987, just after my graduation from Don Bosco Technical School. There was a primary school called Chien Kuo Primary School. My dad was the Principal and teacher while my mom was the administer and teacher, and we practically lived in the school! Dominic Lee's parents and grand parents are most probably student as well! Great to know the remaining Chinese, though much smaller, are thriving!

[@ABO-Destiny]

I had been to Taiwan in the mid 90s. I was in Kaoshiung, th e city had separate bicycle tracks even then. Many famous cities did not have that. Any old chinese movie has these two things - Rickshaws and Bicycles .

[@kushal20rajani]

Hi i am from Don Bosco Park Circus

[@michaellee8602]

I came to Taiwan in 2005. I did my primary school in chien guo. Wow your father was my old school principle and I remember he used to have cooking class evening Saturday.

[@JUCLPG]

*AS AN INDIAN THEY ARE OUR OWN PEOPLE. LOVE THEM*

[@primenumber1800]

Like SC/ST

[@suryanarayanachennai9415]

​@primenumber1800chootia dont give negative comments. They are Indians.

[@parvindersingh9781]

@primenumber1800 lol

[@dilyaTebya]

Yet again another wonderful community in India. It's so nice that everyone is harmonious

[@ArupChatterjee57]

This documentary is so heart warming. The Chinese community has been such an integral part of Kolkata, and it breaks my heart to hear about many of them leaving for Canada, Australia and other countries. This documentary is about those saying they will stay and look after the legacy of this wonderful community. I was in a boarding school up in the Darjeeling hills and the several Chinese friends we had were all very good in sport, some of them excellent goalkeepers who won us football matches. Kolkata's Chinese food, which is better described as 'Indo-Chinese' food, is one of the best you can get. The Chinese New Year is only days away, and I wish all the Kolkata Chinese and their families a wonderful new year.

[@supratik]

Chinese Temple...Armenian Church...Greek Orthodox Church...Synagogue...Parsi Fire Temple etc...are there in Kolkata (Calcutta)...The City welcomes everybody 🤗

[@todo1952]

Yes also welcomed Britishers

[@anandampri2012]

@@todo1952 what do you want to say, the locals wanted to get invaded by British?? East India company came for trading only. There are cultural and literature based proof, they loved mingling with the locals, looking at their intellect. It wasn't until 1800s, they didn't want to get into control. As they grew, they wanted their influence in administration and the invasion started. Just like how the modern industrialists are invading our livelihood and privacy and too extent into politics and administration.

[@kmt55]

The hinduism which believes in peaceful accommodation with others religion,but what in return they are receiving in christian muslim country is totally opposite, racism,hatred gncde

[@rakhimukerji7937]

​@todo1952 Sirajdula and his arch enemy Mirjafar carried that task and they did not speak Bengali.Siraj s grandfather from whom he inherited was Alibardi Khan

[@supratik]

@todo1952 english (men) came as merchants (east india company)like others since Bengal was the most wealthy state back then...they found us indians governable like others (afghans/mughals etc) before them...and we're still continuing with those english systems (administrative/legal/metric etc)...tragic tbh!

[@kenlow4028]

Amazing can speak Hakka, so proud of Hakka community of India 🇮🇳

[@abhissri6666]

They have made Chinese food mainstream in even small towns of India.

[@premjitc]

The Chinese of Kolkata have been an extremely meaningful and important part of our past and the present in Kolkata. School for me had some amazing Chinese friends who are all doing superbly well in different walks of life. Their dedication , innovation and hard work is truly something to imbibe . I am hoping more friends return back from Canada and Oz and set up new businesses in Kolkata

[@abhradipchoudhuri352]

Bejing resturant - back in 1991 when it was inaugurated me,my father and mother travelled from Khidirpur to Tangra on our LML Vespa 150NV to have food there. This video just brought back so many memories

[@gsuranjana7146]

Good old memories 😊

[@abhradipchoudhuri352]

@@gsuranjana7146 indeed ma'am!

[@upward_onward]

Humanity is what we neighbours need.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@DannyChean]

the head bobbling of the grandma...truly integrated culturally

[@UPIL.INDONESIA]

😅 Yeah. It feels weird too to me as an Indonesian. I bet it would feel weird too for Chinese people out there seeing our local Chinese living in Java who can only speak Indonesian and Javanese. Great to see this with positivity in mind. 😊

[@Redmi-xu1yo]

​@@UPIL.INDONESIAbahasa indUn mendoniA banget donk 😁

[@vikramgurung3043]

So lovely china is our nebehour we should learn eachother culture as there are trained chinese in Indian classical dancers..keep politics aside..

[@janeloh2952]

Blessed the people of Kolkata stay united n harmony and may you guys be in good health n Joy always……Fighting…..

[@muliyanto5097]

It’s weird seeing a Chinese speaking English in Indian accent

[@rajkishorebehera7489]

Shut up yanto

[@Pusphabala]

It's "heyya" accent not bengali

[@gobachtiar]

I am about to comment that. Just wonder do they speak chinese too?

[@coklyu]

Sounds close to Singlish actually

[@MWong-gg4qk]

You think that’s weird? You should visit the Indian grocery stores in Houston’s Little India. The Latino employees there speak English with Indian accents because most of their English language practice is with their Indian co-workers and Indian customers.

[@bhaskarchatterjee5249]

Im bengali and from calcutta but chinese food has become a part of our most favourite cuisines and its a must for major celebrations and parties, it’s an unique part of calcutta and the culture here

[@Yumedekissmeee]

Chinese cuisine is ingrained in the taste palate of Bengalees. It’s impressive how a small Chinese community had such a huge influence on a hugely populated city.

[@hi-oj1jh]

Chinese of Kolkata, wherever in the world you are residing, you are always welcome back to Kolkata (if ur not in Kolkata). Kolkata will always be your home. Kolkata will never forget the contributions of the Chinese community. You are a part of us & will always be. Whatever you have gifted Kolkata, kolkata will always cherish is and will keep it alive. This is not Indian and Chinese. Kolkata welcomes everyone and keeps everyone's love alive.

[@handcraftstreet3692]

thank you , its very heart warming. Regards from Sweden !

[@chenkarweng5803]

I like how the videos are taken in a very light and positive mood. Even though the population is dwindling, but I see hope in every one of their eyes!

[@JagVentures]

As a British Indian, I’m so pleased to see a thriving Chinese community in India. We must continue to keep such things going if India is to progress. With so much potential, further acceptance, rule of law, and infrastructure upgrades, India can boom. Best wishes everyone ❤

[@SurajMandal-lj6hc]

Nah you can go back to England we don't need Anglo Saxon just leave us alone in our own condition don't try to associate with us.

[@Junela_Europa]

🙏

[@perjalanansuryakelana]

I am third generation indonesian chinese. Amazing to watch this

[@sipsofhell9018]

ikr

[@ezrathegreatconqueror]

i am 10th generation (mixed) Chinese Indonesian, my ancestor came during early Qing era.

[@bxj112]

Great video by CNA! Brought my 7 yrs memories back, where I spent 6 months in India including 1 month in Kolkata. Thats where i felt most at home with numerous Chinese restaurants/small shops with 2nd/3rd gen Chinese, cooking up authentic Wanton Mee, Boiled Soup and more! Wanted to go up and hug them for preserving the culture and food taste. Went back almost every alternate day!! From a foodsick Singaporean.

[@donghai110]

非常感谢制作者创作这个视频，让我第一次知道印度华裔的生活情况，看到他们和印度本地文化融合的很好我很高兴。

[@abhinaavsaikia7833]

of course it's easy, many Indians have started living in China as well

[@naruto6918]

@@abhinaavsaikia7833who is living in China vro ? Most are medical students, even though it is insanely developed, why would they live in China, when US Europe or Singapore is there , these countries are more heterogeneous and no language issues?

[@abhinaavsaikia7833]

@@naruto6918 You would not have asked me this question if you are from North East of India😊

[@naruto6918]

@@abhinaavsaikia7833

[@hitenrodri1388]

Come and visit our nation

[@souma_sinharoy]

Honestly the sheer diversity of India Amazes me even as an Indian I regularly "discover" some new ethnicity, tribe, cultural-linguistic practice, architecture that I never heard about before while browsing internet.

[@Johnnydoenyc]

That was so great to watch. Chinese thrive everywhere! It’s our work ethics and love of education. Those 2 in combination is the secret to achieving your goals

[@manalittlesis]

Nice to see this exists inside India. In Malaysia this is a common thing. You also can see Malaysian Indian speaking fluent Chinese dialects. Not only that, it is also common to see Chinese praying in an Indian temple or doing kavadi on Thaipusam in Malaysia.

[@blueshirt26]

In Malaysia the Chinese and Indian when they have mouth fights they will use Malay.

[@manalittlesis]

@blueshirt26 Malay and Malay fight the use some Chinese like "lu jangan lansi. Lu lansi, lu mati" 🤣

[@blueshirt26]

@@manalittlesis hakikatnya gitulah, tapi tu biasanya Melayu KL lah

[@TheEscapis]

Malaysia and most of south east has ancient ancient history with india

[@budimanchandra2782]

@@manalittlesis apa itu lansi

[@RameshPatel-uw3cs]

Chinese are really nice people. Very similar to Indians . Blessing to all Chinese people.

[@GenSecWPNM]

The good thing about the Chinese people is that they are naturally able to accept God in multiple forms like us Indians.

[@AlejandroPikoulasPlata]

@@GenSecWPNM exactly

[@Mangaoreader]

​@@GenSecWPNM67% of Chinese are athiests but I get what you mean

[@阿蘇-t2j]

中国和印度应该成为朋友而不是敌人，祝愿印度人民生活越来越好。

[@Th3HandleR]

oh they will be regardless of what those American says

[@user-jt3dw6vv4x]

@@Th3HandleR As Xi Jinping says, "Asia for Asians".

[@LazyBrownWizard]

中印一万岁

[@rohanbasak]

We Indians don't hate chinese people, It's just chinese govt who just wants to grab land from Indian territory, I think chinese govt should focus on betterment of India and china relationship and solve the border disputes..

[@surindersondhi-u3c]

We had no border dispute for more than 50 million years until 1962😂😂😂why we put army against each other...we are both same culture and religion...why we put army against each other's..very sad😢😢😢😢

[@johnhimal5913]

I love to see two ancient civilizations coming together. Love and peace.❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@maddiem-sg4vi]

This video made my Sunday! I am surprised that there are no mentions of the good old Chinese salons and the dentists in Kolkata. They were a go-to for us Bengali families.

[@camelia3507]

The india hong de team came to my school back in 2023 and performed on our annual day Celebrations 😃😃 it was so nice to see them perform live 😊🎉 i had really enjoyed their performance back then Keep up ❤ y'all are doing a great job

[@sabapathy13]

Indian and Chinese civilizations are two of the oldest civilizations thriving today and going strong. While the current political situation is concerning, fostering people-to-people relationships could lead to closer ties. The synergy of the people from these two civilizations in a meaningful way will pave the path for a prosperous and bright world!

[@Blaze6432]

Indian isn't a civilization, its a nationality. And these aren't 2 civilizations, they were multiple across both regions

[@nmo3148]

Growing up across india in the 80s and 90s, surprisingly, every small town had a Chinese restaurant and beauty salon. Chinese salons were always the best in small towns.

[@glenshea9093]

all the chinese owned restaurants and beauty saloons in India originate from Kolkata.Maybe the new generation are born in those cities and towns.But their parents or grandparents are from Kolkata.

[@ananths8828]

met chinese indians in canada who own hakka restaurants. they were from mumbai and kolkata. very nice people. ironically the indo chinese food, reminded me of home when i was homesick.

[@responsebraj]

I will say only one thing, you all are Indian and live like a proud Indian and stay here to grow your culture and history.

[@maddiem-sg4vi]

I finally get to see the famous Monica Liu 😃. I have been hearing about her since childhood.

[@makaela3041]

Why she is famous?

[@PradeepGurung-r1t]

IT REMINDES ME OF MY CHINESE SCHOOL FRIENDS AND FAMILIES IN DARJEELING AND KOLKATA WHO LEFT FOR HONGKONG,AUSTRALIA, ITALY,CANADA AND AMERICA. WHERE EVER YOU ARE MISS YOU ALL❤.FROM DARJEELING 😊

[@tigerking3687]

Bro are you Gurkha? . But the it's sad that most of ethnicities like Gurkhas, Chinese, Austronesian leaves the state, City for many reasons like - ethnical Cleansing,Racism, better opportunities

[@PradeepGurung-r1t]

Yes I am brother.

[@SpicePalate_08]

I grew up with friends from Tangra and am still friends with them. Their parents were welcoming, and my friends were kind. Miss those old days.

[@ganesha3137]

This is why India is a whole world itself 😍❤️

[@xiphoid2011]

As a Shanghainese who went to study and then emigrated to the US, we overseas are often viewed as Jews of Asia. This is meant as a compliment. We thrive and prosper wherever we go. Due to the hyper competitiveness of overpopulated China, our focus on education, our savings habits, frugality, and shrewdness (ok, that last one came from my Shanghainese family tradition) enable us rather easily out-compete locals in foreign lands. This means we usually end up being the wealthy, which is a good thing, but being wealthier than natives can come back to bite us. This is true especially when over seas Chinese are unwilling to integrate. So remember to balance Chinese traditions and local culture, and remember to adapt the local cultures as they welcome you in and you are fellow countrymen now.

[@guyhero]

sure you can balance chinese traditions and the local culture. Your stand is to keep your culture. That's your generation. But your descendants will marry the locals and the traditions are going to be forever lost. If chinese stick to their group, then the culture will remain. I witness a few childhood friends who were ethically chinese, studied in a malay majority education school. They lost their identity and did not stick with other chinese ethnic group. Rather, they spent time with the malays and eventually married the malay culture and converted to their religion.

[@user-jt3dw6vv4x]

Chinese are also found across Asia just like the Jews across Europe. Chinese people settled all over Asia between the 18th and 20th centuries (North Korea, South Korea, Japan, across the whole of Southeast Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Chinese Muslims in Central Asia). They all established Chinatowns and their businesses and all created their own localised versions of Chinese cuisine. In a way, the Chinese diaspora in Asia and the love of the localised Chinese cuisines across the continent by other Asians are some of the factors that bind the region together.

[@KiriAatam]

@@guyhero Indians (Hindus at least) are different in that regard in the sense that they would respect you to follow your own customs and rituals so long as you don't disrespect Indian culture and traditions. Anyone with an Indian spouse can attest to this.

[@SampadMohanty7]

@@guyhero " If chinese stick to their group, then the culture will remain." - this statement is incomplete. There are a Billion Chinese in China to preserve Chinese culture. It does not depend on the few people who emigrated. Every culture is bound to be transformed gradually(which you call lost). Change is inevitable and through change and transformation a new idea, object, culture is born. Scientifically, novel genes which produce novel phenotypes are passed down the generation.

[@abyyy490]

@@SampadMohanty7 will you marryoff your sister to a black man.

[@atanumukherjee4613]

Being an Indian I always welcome the friendship between India 🇮🇳 and China 🇨🇳.Peace is always there where there is no politics.♥️🇮🇳🇨🇳♥️

[@victorynowall]

Took me by surprise when I came across this channel. Chinese in Kolkata? Who would ever thought of that.? It is well known that the Chinese people are BORN ECONOMIST wherever they settled down. A truly inspiring video for all Chinese. I can't believe that they abandoned their Chinese names?? For this video I would think a map of Kolkata would be of great help. Thank you,

[@handcraftstreet3692]

They have been there over 200 years.

[@victorynowall]

@@handcraftstreet3692 Thanks for your update!

[@MrSudeepdas]

Great vlog. Armenian church, Jewish synagogue, Chinese temples, Jain temples, Sikh gurdwaras, Buddhist temples, St. Paul's Cathedral, Nakhoda Masjid, Dakshineswar temple - Calcutta is a potpourri of cultures. its only when we go outside Kolkata that we realize how fortunate we have been to grow up in this City of Joy. If I remember correctly, Calcutta had the 1st Chinese language press outside China in the early 1900s that printed newspapers & books in Chinese. And then the food. We Bengalis love our Chinese cuisine. Just can't live without it. During my college days about 4 decades back, we used to often go to Chinese family run restaurants in North Kolkata. Mom & dad used to cook while their grown up children took the orders & served the tables. It used to be such a homely atmosphere then. Now its gone as the scale of operations have escalated to meet the demand.

[@sang8ynwa66]

Lovely to see all together..this is what I want my world to be.. Love from Darjeeling 🫶💫

[@ssarkar001]

Great video clip. Loved it. I am originally from Kolkata too, quite familiar with the Chinese community and the restaurants in Tangra.

[@sudipsarkar1269]

Thank you Calcutta Chinese community to make us love the chinese taste...❤❤

[@bobafett5757]

Its Kolķata and not Calcutta why cant get it right ?

[@Dark_Embracer]

You are doing well in Kolkata having 5 restaurants you must have demand over there. In Britain my family struggled to keep alive one restaurant because of lack of demand.

[@whakjob]

You should visit. The local Indian there ( Bengalis ) are more open minded that the rest of Indian so acceptance was not a huge challenge. Well, probably something to do with the huge population as well.

[@s._3560]

You should visit China and see how they have modernized their food chains. Make it more accessible and have better branding.

[@MathaGoram]

Market research, dear old chap! Running a small restaurant in the UK requires multiple skills. The success of curry joints in the early 70s gave way to the takeaways in the late 70s owing to the VAT differences. Also, investing one's hard-earned money (i.e. night-shift work) without basic management skills was repeated voluminously. Many, many other observations of the "rice business" as the Sylhetis called it can be mined in the UK with strong correlations.

[@MathaGoram]

@@s._3560 Precisely! KFC in Shanghai is totally different from KFC in Seattle.

[@Dark_Embracer]

@@MathaGoram Our restaurant was both restaurant and takeaway but it struggled due to the lack of demand.

[@nnf9431]

Monica Liu's story is very cool

[@sibeisun5272]

We are all one family under the sky! As a Chinese, I really want to visit India someday!

[@sridharvaradan6313]

Just dont visit the Typical Crowded and Polluted Large cities of India, The Real heart of Idnia can be found in Villages an Small Cities.

[@DeathHunterH]

Welcome to India Brother don't forget to Visit Central Part of India Peace and Love From India 🇮🇳

[@glenshea9093]

I remember, there were many dragon dancer teams in the early 70's....Fat Mamma's handmade noodle soup in bowbazar chinatown was a classic. good memories down memory lane.

[@a1q369]

I love ÇalÇutta from Çhina 🇨🇳

[@lilytamlili7297]

Very interesting! The Chinese can thrive anywhere on earth. Greetings from a Malaysian OBC.

[@satyajitmahapatra9487]

“Anywhere”? Its not so bad to live in India.

[@johnl.7754]

Not all the time in every location

[@hengongchua6250]

​@@satyajitmahapatra9487, only to be called *Chinky or bat soup drinker* as have I was called when I was on New Delhi before. Never will I ever go to this country again.

[@Truth_seeker-bl5mi]

​@@satyajitmahapatra9487 lol..india? Even indians are running away from india

[@suvosingho-pp9xf]

kolkata,delhi,mumbai,hydrebad,bangalore almost having per capita income of10000$- 20000$ obviously not bad place to live in

[@Sandy-rv9tv]

I can also mention that a few years ago circa 2008-9, in the Indian Idol music competition a Chinese from Kolkata was very successful and reached #5 as a Finalist. He was Dentist by profession called Chang and later he even did 2 Bollywood movies, "New York" and one more. I also have seen some Chinese in Ludhiana and in Simla (shoe-maker). Of course in Australia I got along well with Chinese.

[@Yumedekissmeee]

He is kinda very well known among Bengalees😅

[@ivak4802]

Meiyang Chang. He does web series now..quite successful

[@Shouryavardhansinghtawar-qv4uk]

He Just Appeared in this year's Indian Idol Just 2 Weeks Ago Man 🤩.

[@shadowringx]

i noticed the Indian accent in the way English is spoken among them. They were definitely integrated.Always loved food near hooghly, tangra.

[@njvhjhjvvmvmb]

I live in Chinatown and have seen all of these people. My neighbour was a chinese but they no longer live in india. I miss appo (grandmother), she was very kind and caring to all of us❤.

[@paakwesiewusiesagoe5982]

Soo many opportunities if china and Indian can come together

[@Tatay-05]

是的

[@motoggaming8484]

Usa won't let them

[@ThaiRoney]

Chinese have bad attitudes , they think they are better than all

[@박명수-First]

nonono🤮

[@abhinavkashyap9565]

​@@박명수-Firstur a nobody. Ur not even chinese lil bro. Ur korean

[@alphabetagamma12]

Well done CNA for covering such stories 👏

[@tinydreams1044]

In kolkata chinese cusine( mainly mandarin nd manchurian) is really famous...we celebrate our festivals with chinese foods.....we found chinese culture very ancient and diverse.. indian and chinese culture coexisted for ages...best wishes to all....

[@MathaGoram]

What is "mandarin" cuisine? "Chop suey?"

[@finaLee69]

@@MathaGoram Google it. Stop being lazy.

[@handcraftstreet3692]

in the old days....chinese food in calcutta restaurants meny were modified to suit the indian taste.... like chilli chicken etc.At home it was more authentic food.Today, the cuisine has changed even more, spreading to all parts of India since the 70's and 80's.

[@MathaGoram]

@@handcraftstreet3692 Peking Restaurant, the original one on Park St, didn't have "chilli chicken" on the menu. Anyway, it is always good to please the customers.

[@handcraftstreet3692]

@@MathaGoram .No air condition, but the food was one of the best in town.👍

[@andrewlin6136]

Pou Chong son, I know his Mom. She use to sit at the Shop. If I'm not mistaken this person wife is from China 🇨🇳, we grew up similar time, he lives 10 minutes away from my house

[@incognito4344]

Lovely stuff.., well done brothers.., this is what we must unite different cultures and people

[@sampurnaa]

Recently stocked up on the Pou Chong sauces and noodles. Can’t live without indo-Chinese

[@avighosh-t2t]

The Chinese guy teaching lion dance is like a kung fu master

[@kolkattaindia]

Monica didi’s amazing story..🙏👍

[@PiyushKiChannel]

Nice . Chinese and Indians make great success communities abroad as have similar cultures , family, education & hardworking . Do more documentaries on them . 🙏

[@nanyanguo1]

Really admire the qualities of the 3 enterprising pple featured in this documentary. They are like lotus not only able to survive but thrive in muddy pond. Bravo to them

[@captainnemo8072]

Are they the ones who developed the Indian Chinese fast food? Anyway, the food has been a big success and has become an Indian staple. Edit: Does anyone in India make the Lao Gan Ma chilli oil? I'm addicted to it now.

[@BoundlessSounds]

Yes, they are the pioneers of Indo Chinese cuisine we know today

[@captainnemo8072]

@@BoundlessSounds Then they deserve a celebrity status. I think they would have become national celebrities had they been in Mumbai, Bangalore or Hyderabad.

[@jaydeepsen4769]

​@@captainnemo8072 no wonder she's called the 'Don of Tangra'. Tangra is the locality where Chinatown is located in Kolkata btw.

[@ILoveA-Z]

Ig Japanese & Chinese are the most disciplined people. They are taught well since birth.

[@Truth_seeker-bl5mi]

Indians are taught to be lazy, how to dirty up the surrounding

[@cubular3000]

I've watched other documentaries about the Kolkata Chinese. Most of them have relatively short soundbites, or just end up focusing on the food. CNA has hit another home run with the depth in their version of a story that needs to be more widely told. And for me, it's always interesting to see fellow diaspora.

[@hasntdawnonme]

These people are genuinely so happy to be where they're living and calling home. Bless them 🥰

[@priyashmukherjee8284]

I MEAN THEY ARE OUR OWN INDIANS. LOVE THEM ❤

[@Jim-nt7xy]

Dominic seems like a very friendly person.

[@SubradipChakraborty369]

My dear you can't judge a book by looking at the front page you need to read it thoroughly, I have personally met Dominic Uncle at his residence thay are just keep a fake smile and offer. Water or Juice , but what I have observed they are quite ambiguous like if they tell you lie or make some knavish Tricks you can't able to catch them.

[@SubradipChakraborty369]

As well as Don't take it as an offence, Personally i really don't have any hatred towards Chinese, but not all but mostly are little bit ignorant if you try to talk to them not in front of camera you will see the real behaviour of them

[@Jim-nt7xy]

@@SubradipChakraborty369 that's why Indians are beloved all over the world.

[@Jim-nt7xy]

@@SubradipChakraborty369 hey SuperDip, you must be a joy at cocktail parties.

[@Jim-nt7xy]

@@SubradipChakraborty369 as your fearless leader says, that's why India is #1 SuperPower in the Galaxy. 😅🤣😂

[@roja7426]

I love learning about various cultures.

[@12baxxxxaaa]

I Wish the world was more like this!

[@rayfalcone7163]

if only India and hina decided to collaborate rather than fight against each other. We would be a decade ahead in development easily, and China woud have surely been the largest economy by Nominal terms by now.

[@satyajitmahapatra9487]

Chinese common people think so much about India. Have stayed in Shanghai during Doklam issues and it was business as usual for them.

[@magnacarta740]

It's Endia that is creating all the troubles, not China. Please check your facts. Endia fights with all its neighbours. China only has trouble with Endia yet it's peaceful with all its neighbours.

[@hengongchua6250]

Unfortunately most Indians althought not all still preferred to serve the white westerner as masters. And against Chinese by following their masters order.

[@anittaPapi]

Then bring democracy to China first. Remove the dictator

[@billshun3963]

Did China offer to talk about border issues more than once?

[@xavier2175ify]

I lived and worked among the Chinese people in Kolkata. I cherish the fond memories of my days with them.

[@kevinvarghese9919]

India ..many colors.. many music.. many cultures.. but we r one

[@Akshay.Rajbongshi]

I am loving ❤️ it to see bengali people learning Chinese culture 🙌 👌 😍

[@bobafett5757]

Its amusing watching Kolkatians dancing the lion dance

[@compound118]

I wish all the success to the chinese communities in India. Love from India 💓

[@worldislimitedarun5309]

They are Indian now.

[@GalaxySeeker-z8h]

Ethnic Chinese. Chinese is an ethnicity if you didn't know

[@Pusphabala]

No

[@thantoo11]

@@GalaxySeeker-z8hculturally, they became Indian, ethnically they’re Chinese

[@SayHisNameAd]

@@thantoo11Culturally and ALSO in terms of citizenship and nationality they are Indian. Ethnicity is irrelevant in this context.

[@jeetlahkar894]

​@@SayHisNameAd Indian by nationality. Chinese culture isnt Indian like Bengali.

[@Aashishrawat]

I and many Indian didn't new about the Chinese Community living in India i feel very happy that they are happy

[@ArpitBatri93]

Great Documentary. Lots of things to learn

[@__june24v__]

They're more Indian then Indians believe me. They're lovely people and they totally blended with us sweetly.... I want everyone here in Kolkata support them as much as others....❤

[@nosferatutheun-dead6433]

I remember visiting this old tiretti bazar early in the morning with full enthusiasm to try authentic Chinese food. I was very sad because everything had become "indianized".

[@Seulgieee]

I hope we see this community grow more ❤❤

[@funkadelic00]

Truly reflects its about how people are inside rather than physically that matters

[@airypotty]

Speaking English with an Indian accent and a straight face. Russell Peters would be proud.

[@springbreezejoy]

It's so good to see everyone smiling, and doing well. The Lion dance is great, the teacher is great. 👍💖😊

[@pacewalk7396]

Only in bengal , in other places like gujrat, north India they don't let other community integrate and assimilate. Caste system is most prevalent in those states

[@NEERAJKUMAR-iy9kn]

​@@bmologyso what...

[@Junela_Europa]

Yes u r right.

[@ranjittyagi9354]

​@@bmologyhow is state wealth related to the topic? Understand the concept of context?

[@void_kshitij]

Do you realise there is a huge anglo Indian community in UP and MP. Do you know how many Tibetans live peacefully in Himachal and Uttarakhand. Do you know how many ethnic Afghans live in Delhi. Don't write in broad strokes here. unless you trouble anyone no one gets onto you be it India or anywhere in the world.

[@Junela_Europa]

@@void_kshitij There are separate places for the Anglo-Indian community in Kolkata, so that they can live peacefully. Many Armenian people live here. There is a group of Jewish community people who live here and run their business. There are Nepalis (more than 12 lakhs, the largest Nepali population in India), Tibetans, and Bhutias who live happily in West Bengal. Don't try to act too smart.

[@chandra11828]

The story of Kolkata, never complete without Chinese, specifically the delicious Chinese food.

[@samwaris908]

Majority of them left india and now live in US, UK, Canada and Aus

[@glenshea9093]

they also moved to Spain, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Denmark,

[@CoolDudeprofile]

Hope... Like this, Togetherness makes world more beautiful

[@hanzocloud]

Indian + Chinese = Malaysian food

[@anittaPapi]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-jt3dw6vv4x]

Malay also exists

[@weingkham4033]

But the indian population in malaysia...most are from south india

​Real Indian goood is now only in South. North was invaded and now is full of Turkic Persian dishes.​@@weingkham4033

[@あかし中村]

May God bless you all my dear Tengrabasis 🥰

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Immigrant communities make up cities. So happy to see this story featured.