Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], People of Chinese origin living in Kolkata for the last several decades expressed their happiness in living in India and said that whenever the time comes, they will always support the country and the army. The 67-year-old Chinese-origin man, who is now living with his family in Tyreta Bazaar area near Lalbazar in West Bengal capital Kolkata, told ANI, "I was born here and feel proud as an Indian. We always support India, we also respect the Indian people and if needed, we will support the Indian Army.There are approximately 2000 people of Chinese origin living in the Tiaret Baja area and China Town area of Kolkata. On the other hand, 62-year-old Hsinyuanchiu said that he would support India if needed. “I am very proud as an Indian citizen because I am born here and love India. I will support India in the future also. We are following the Indian culture and we will also teach it to our new generation ,'' Sinyuanchiu said, adding that Chinese Indian people are living in a mix of cultures in the region.traditions, and foods and he founded many Chinese restaurants, couscous, etc.
Both Chinatown and Tiretta Market areas have now become a tourist attraction place. There is a Chinese Kali temple located in the Chinatown area and a Chinese temple is also located in the Tiretta market area, which has become a tourist hotspot. Chen Mi Yein, a woman said that we are very happy to be an Indian "My grandfather came here in 1942 and I was born in Kolkata. We are very proud to live here. We are very happy to be an Indian. People from China came to India during the British rule in the 18th century and started living in Kolkata," said Chen Mi Yein.
The number of Chinese people living in Kolkata has now declined to around 2000, with many having migrated to other countries.Francine Liu, a resident of the Chinatown area, told ANI that the East India Company had brought all the Chinese people to Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta). Work in a sugar mill "Some people who earlier lived in Central Avenue came here (Chinatown) and set up a leather factory here. We were born here and we like Indian culture and the local people also like Chinese culture. We are living together and there are no problems. Many Chinese people are running Chinese restaurants here," Chen, 55, said, adding that he is very happy living as an Indian citizen.With different cultures, traditions and foods, Chinese people and local Indian people are living in a peaceful environment in this region and trying to strengthen communal harmony.
Both Chinatown and Tiretta Market areas have now become a tourist attraction place. There is a Chinese Kali temple located in the Chinatown area and a Chinese temple is also located in the Tiretta market area, which has become a tourist hotspot. Chen Mi Yein, a woman said that we are very happy to be an Indian "My grandfather came here in 1942 and I was born in Kolkata. We are very proud to live here. We are very happy to be an Indian. People from China came to India during the British rule in the 18th century and started living in Kolkata," said Chen Mi Yein.
The number of Chinese people living in Kolkata has now declined to around 2000, with many having migrated to other countries.Francine Liu, a resident of the Chinatown area, told ANI that the East India Company had brought all the Chinese people to Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta). Work in a sugar mill "Some people who earlier lived in Central Avenue came here (Chinatown) and set up a leather factory here. We were born here and we like Indian culture and the local people also like Chinese culture. We are living together and there are no problems. Many Chinese people are running Chinese restaurants here," Chen, 55, said, adding that he is very happy living as an Indian citizen.With different cultures, traditions and foods, Chinese people and local Indian people are living in a peaceful environment in this region and trying to strengthen communal harmony.
