Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], As the final phase of Lok Sabha elections gets underway in Kolkata, Indians of Chinese heritage who have been living in the city for decades expressed their enthusiasm to participate in the electoral process and expand their Has expressed. Supporting the country A small community of people of Chinese heritage, whose ancestors migrated to India when China was under imperial rule, has lived in Kolkata for several decades. Some of them were also born here and have grown up adopting the culture of the country. The community's presence is mainly seen in Tiretta Bazaar, known as Old Chinatown, which has been in existence since the 1800s, and in the Tangra area of Kolkata.
Tireta Bazaar falls under Kolkata North while Tangra falls under Kolkata South - and both parliamentary constituencies will go to polls in the final sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1.
About 2,000 people of Chinese heritage now live in the Tyrretta Market and Chinatown areas of the city, once a large population of 20,000.People have moved to other cities and some have gone abroad
Akhalu, a 67-year-old resident of Tyreta Bazaar area, told ANI, "I was born here and feel proud as an Indian. We always support India. We also support the Indian Army and police. We Respect the people of India." We are Indians and I wanted that we will support the Indian Army.We want India to get help everywhere. Another citizen, Hsinyuanchiu, 62, who lives in Chinatown, said he is proud to be an Indian citizen and supports the country. Birth
"Ever since I was born here, I have always supported India and its Army. We, as Indians, love this country and its culture. We are also teaching our future generations about Indian culture and heritage. Are.I feel very proud to be an Indian, says Hsinyuanchiu. Francine Liu, who lives in Chinatown, recalled that the East India Company brought her ancestors to Kolkata to work in a sugar mill "Some people who initially lived in Central Avenue came here (Chinatown) and built a leather factory. We are born here and we like the Indian culture so well that we do not see any difference in their culture, and they appreciate our culture. We do.We all are living happily here and the local people also like Chinese culture. We are living together. W has no problem. Francine Liu said, there are many people running many Chinese restaurants here
Chen Mi Yein says, "We have been here since 1942 when my grandfather came here with the family and I was born in Kolkata. We are very proud to live here... We follow the culture here. I mostly I eat Indian food and while I cook Indian food, I don't know much about Chinese foods.During the British rule in the 18th century, people from China came to India and started living in Kolkata, as the number of people of Chinese heritage living in Kolkata has now reduced due to migration of people to other countries.
They now represent a mix of cultures, traditions and cuisine and residents have established various Chinese restaurants and kitchens in the area. Both Tyreta Bazaar and Tangra have now become tourist centres. A Chinese period temple is located in the Chinatown area, while a Chinese temple located in the Tiretta market has also become a tourist attraction.
Tireta Bazaar falls under Kolkata North while Tangra falls under Kolkata South - and both parliamentary constituencies will go to polls in the final sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1.
About 2,000 people of Chinese heritage now live in the Tyrretta Market and Chinatown areas of the city, once a large population of 20,000.People have moved to other cities and some have gone abroad
Akhalu, a 67-year-old resident of Tyreta Bazaar area, told ANI, "I was born here and feel proud as an Indian. We always support India. We also support the Indian Army and police. We Respect the people of India." We are Indians and I wanted that we will support the Indian Army.We want India to get help everywhere. Another citizen, Hsinyuanchiu, 62, who lives in Chinatown, said he is proud to be an Indian citizen and supports the country. Birth
"Ever since I was born here, I have always supported India and its Army. We, as Indians, love this country and its culture. We are also teaching our future generations about Indian culture and heritage. Are.I feel very proud to be an Indian, says Hsinyuanchiu. Francine Liu, who lives in Chinatown, recalled that the East India Company brought her ancestors to Kolkata to work in a sugar mill "Some people who initially lived in Central Avenue came here (Chinatown) and built a leather factory. We are born here and we like the Indian culture so well that we do not see any difference in their culture, and they appreciate our culture. We do.We all are living happily here and the local people also like Chinese culture. We are living together. W has no problem. Francine Liu said, there are many people running many Chinese restaurants here
Chen Mi Yein says, "We have been here since 1942 when my grandfather came here with the family and I was born in Kolkata. We are very proud to live here... We follow the culture here. I mostly I eat Indian food and while I cook Indian food, I don't know much about Chinese foods.During the British rule in the 18th century, people from China came to India and started living in Kolkata, as the number of people of Chinese heritage living in Kolkata has now reduced due to migration of people to other countries.
They now represent a mix of cultures, traditions and cuisine and residents have established various Chinese restaurants and kitchens in the area. Both Tyreta Bazaar and Tangra have now become tourist centres. A Chinese period temple is located in the Chinatown area, while a Chinese temple located in the Tiretta market has also become a tourist attraction.
