A VIDEOCLIP uploaded onto a Facebook page called The Chindian Diaries has highlighted the unique incidences of Chinese kids being adopted by Tamil households.
Sharing their experiences, the various pattis (Tamil for grandma) spoke of the unconditional love they was shown by their adoptive families.
All of them spoke fondly of the maternal influences they all had when growing up, allowing them to blossom into typical Tamil ammas – deeply religious, pro cooks and a touch conservative.
In one instance, one of the women recalled how she was greatly influenced by her grandmother, who among other things insisted that young girls are to be seen, not heard, and this extended to learning how to stir coffee pots quietly!
Aside from the obvious linguistic abilities, these women were thoroughly schooled in Hindu customs and traditions. This meant they, too, have been able to perform religious ceremonies and pass on Hindu traditions to younger family members and friends.
A few did say they maintained contact with their biological families, harbouring no ill feeling, understanding that economic realities had pushed them into giving up these children for adoption.
As one puts it, it was a matter of fate and destiny that she born a Chinese but brought up as an Indian, explaining why she and others see themselves as “Indian ladies”.
Many netizens said it was heartwarming to see such shows of unconditional love.
A few commented on the irony that these adopted children displayed such love for the Tamil language but Indians themselves have shunned it.
Another pointed out that “pure” Indians could not match these adopted women for fluency in the language.
Some observed that young children picked up languages more easily, especially when it is used at home regularly.
Some netizens summed it up nicely by saying love does, indeed, conquer all, and that this was a great example of diversity and assimilation in Malaysia.
- focus malaysia
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