Tracing my Roots in Fujian China

Angkong and his first wife :)

THE CUA =KE=O FAMILY

Welcome to Zenbei Village

Zenbei Village Matou Town Fujian China

trying to get a feel of my Angkong's village ...

April 3-4 was a big celebration in my Angkong's side..as we celebrate our ancestor's birthday and Chinese All Souls Day.. This year was extra special because my cousin Ke Kai Jung was the "hermano Mayor" for the clan/village festivities ..and so we had our own Philippine Delegation-- hehe  to take part in this important occasion

I have been to Fujian 20 years ago..I must admit that a lot has changed already especially in terms of infrastructure--credit that to China's notable progress.. but the same feeling of nostalgia and a sense of belongingness is still very much alive in my entire trip ..

This awesome play highlights the rich Chinese culture featuring the history of my Angkong's Village... A is an amazing!!!!

to start the festivities...

My Ahia Kai Jung ..and my photobomber sister Murvi

My sister cleaning the debris of the unlimited Firecrackers :P

with my very gracious Auntie

with our very loving relatives in China and Hongkong

Here are the snippets of the foodie me and my entire happy reunion with my CUA DYNASTY hehe :p

My first photo because this has to be my most favorite..ahhh these lovely crabs atop linguini pasta Aglio Olio style is absolutely delicious

Our Welcome Spread.. who can go hungry with these?

traditional Chinese foods inside the Bamboo Carriers to be blessed by our ancestors..

Fish Soup with Tofu

Dou Sha Bao (Red bean Mantou)

the prettiest way to eat Abalones...

not so sure if I'm ready to eat this.. hehe

the freshest Cabbage...

trying to get a feel of being a  traditional Chinese Villager

I tell you these bamboo carriers with offerings inside are really heavy (Whew!)

The Culinary Adventure in Fujian China..

I love going to the grocery store..and so the first order of the day is grocery shopping hehehe

Yes this Lomi is soooo good ..the camera caught my sticking out tongue moment :p

The Auntie patiently teaching me the right way to prepare Chinese Lumpia Fujian style

Achi Le Pin busy with the offerings for our ancestors

Those are Sticky Rice..akin to our Palitao but theirs is savory..my  Ahia Ke Kai Jung said it's good for fertility.. OH WELL! give me a dozen hahaha

gigantic chinese wok for fried Dimsum

these mega steamers are getting ready for the Feast

My Mama and my fashionable Achi Le Swot with her Pearl Necklace.. happily cleaning her Peking ducks

Achim the main cook for the festivities in my Angkong's  ancestral home...ahhh the best cook ever!!!

Of course I need this obligatory pose with my ancestors as I whisper my silent prayers of thanks for watching over our entire family and for echoing our wishes to God..

In tears and in between sobs -I thank the good Lord for the blessing of being able to visit Lolo again..

Zenbei Village, Matou Town
Fujian China

MY CHINESE ANCESTORS

 P.S.

Xiamen Airlines..terribly late..and the food? oh well lah :(