Renovating our Chinese Home! (Finally!)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- We are finally renovating our home in rural Qinghai, in a modern yet traditional style.
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My name is Miriam Follin. I’m a Swedish woman who has been living inbetween Sweden and China since 2015. In 2017 I married my husband Yonghong, and we have since had two baby boys. In my videos I share the experience living inbetween these two cultures.
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Why did you name your son Sansan? Three three?
I already enrolled the skillshare program and I got the first month free🤗
@@Yosofool I'm so glad! I hope you enjoy your learning journey!
I grew up in Eastern-Europe country. And when I was a child, the same system of building houses worked in our villages - no companies, but family and neighbours. Most of men in village worked on Saturdays on building someone house, so that they can get help from others on return. And women prepared the food for all. We didn't have a lot of money, but we had everything necessary - food, work, house or appartment (no homeless people) and we were strong in comunities. Nowadays I barely know my neighbours.
Yes, sadly🙄🙌 🤗
Yes that was what the society was like they where very much more communal togetherness instead of ppls don’t care for each other all over the entire western society like one commenter mention there were less homeless people however the world has change tremendously over the years, people has to work to support themselves you don’t see this kind of commitment even when they’re not working they wouldn’t help their neighbours because they don’t trust them instead of helping they will steal from you are don’t show up for work like the lady said in rural China people do different kind of Jobs and with the COVID-19 pandemic they had more time to volunteers make the project best of luck
It's the same with many Africans countries, but it's mostly done in villages were togetherness is stronger.
Miriam, this is just for you. I want you to know that you are a very special young woman who has taken on a role that most would not even consider. You surely have stepped outside your comfort zone by moving to a foreign country, learning their language, and then moving there to live and raise two beautiful children. Love how you get along with your inlaws, and how you treat your husband. You should be very proud of yourself and the life you are creating. Love watching you! Wish you were my daughter in law!😍
I'm so impressed with you Miriam. Not a lot of girls want to live in a village or a house without a decent toilet or basic necessities. You adapt to your in-law's family and the village life so well.
yeah....especially coming from a rich place like sweden
@@tednguyen7258 There are modern cities in China too, but they prefer the rural life. Much more relaxing and healthy.
Don't worry they have all the basic necessities and much better
fresh air...no homeless like usa
You seriously do not mind the hole in the ground toilet ? You are truely very adaptable , your in laws must love you !!
As a chinese, i`ve never been to qinghai province, and through your excellent works, i`ve learnt so much about this place and the kind-hearted people here. thank you very much miriam. what you have done is not just recod your life, but also display the culture and convention of the northwest china to the people never been there! what you have been doing is building a bridge between the northwest china and other places in the world. and you may know this style of house you built is come from east china especially in anhui and jiangxi province. i`m so happy to see it appears in your home now, and i wonder now that you are fond of this style maybe it will show up in your motherland or some other countries in the future because of the work you and other cultural disseminator have done!
I always love the peace and calm of your videos Miriam. Always a pleasure to watch.
Thank you!
True! It's like watching a documentary movie from discovery channel 😄
of course you are involved, without you documented the project, we have no way to know how impressive it is. it made me understand what community means, and it's so enjoyble to see the way san san, li-an, nephew grow up together. the house looked stunning.
A few takes from this video.. 1) the community spirit of cooperation 2) the sunny disposition of your mother in law who is always smiling, 3) husband n all the men folks working so hard n being fed so well by the women working hand in hand, 4) San San n younger ones all into this spirit of learning and community kinship, and without doubt will grow into outstanding individuals, 5) your incredible support in detailing the work and allowing us to witness the joys, strength, harmony of the greatness of China.. And yet so much more, despite all the struggles obstacles , spring will definitely arrive after winter! Much love to you and family n your neighbourhood xx
There are similar cultures in many rural areas of China. A lot of construction projects like this are done by people in the village helping each other, led by some experienced people, and the people who help do more will naturally learn. This comes from the poverty of the old days, so the village people could only help each other, and the house owner only had to provide three meals, with the men doing the physical work and the women cooking.
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I also immigrated to another country to be with my husband. And I totally get the feeling of being surrounded by his family, who have been together all their lives and just vibe together, and not knowing where you fit or are needed. Especially hard for introverts. I hope you feel the integral part that you surely are to the family. Watching the kids, helping cook, and documenting are just as valuable to the project.
Oh my goodness, this toilet is a killer. I really admire Miriam for your braveness and courageous to live in a poorest part of the country. You are my role model.
But rich of empathy and togetherness 🤗🙌
This documentary tugs our heart, for a westerner like you willingly accept the culture and grind of the rugged rural life says a lot of your genuine acceptance of your better half way of life . Yong Hong and your MIL are fortunate to be gifted you as a Wife and daughter in law.
Your editing is amazing. The quality is really astounding considering you’re trying to watch two kids while you’re filming.
There’s part of the video where you talk about not doing anything, but I think you may have been the most important person at that site. The world is changing, and this is important historical documentation for the future. Great job!
Είναι το πιο σημαντικό άτομο στον ιστότοπο γιατί αυτή βάζει τα χρήματα για την επέκταση. Δεν ξέρετε πόσα παίρνουν από το Jou tube με 72.000 εγγεγραμμένους;
Στα σχόλια παρακάτω διάβασα ότι έχει και ο άντρας της κανάλι.
我是中国订阅者的一员。我认为30分钟的视频，带有字幕最受欢迎。
房屋很有特色，一群伟大的创造者，智慧的人民
That's how a house should be built, with friends and family. It's beautiful already. In all cold climates like Switzerland, the isolation is on the outside with plaster against it, in beautiful colours. If you are not born into a family it is easy to feel like an outsider. I got the idea your new family is happy with you and don't see you as so though, Miriam.
This is fascinating! Like Miriam, I’m from Sweden, so to me it didn’t even occur that isolation could be put anywhere but on the inside of the house. Now I want to learn more about other cultural differences in house construction! 🤓
大概三十年前我还是小孩子的时候，我的老家房子就是这样建起来的，依靠村里的邻居和亲戚，那时候的中国是个社交很紧密的社会，如今减少了很多😂，谢谢你让我想起这些场景，很令人怀念！❤
是的，感觉父母有很多朋友亲戚，我们这一辈感觉就不太多了，可能是大家都比较忙一点，各顾各的
Capitalism changed China
Your in laws are so self reliant and hard working. So admirable! ❤
新房子好漂亮，所有的辛苦都是值得的。真替你们感到高兴❤
谢谢🙏 永鸿设计出来的，最后也是永鸿是最累。
@@MiriamFollin 为心爱的家人累，再累也是幸福的呢！你和永鸿都才华出众，而且能吃苦耐劳。很欣赏和佩服！希望永鸿的爸爸已经恢复了。
your mother in laws genuine smile of sheer happiness when she sees the progress gave me all the feels!
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I know that the Chinese ppl dont have easy lives (even just having an outhouse as opposed to an indoor toilet) they work very hard so seeing her experience true satisfaction and happiness made me tear up a bit. Good for her and good for all of you! You deserve the most comfort especially with all the hard work sweat and love that was put into this house ❤️
Your babies look like Grandma !!! 😊
SanSan is such a good boy seeing him how he took the covid swab, adorable!!
He's used to it now! He's a champ!
@@MiriamFollin l simply love looking get your two beautiful kids! Honestly, the most good looking kids, and well behaved too! Take care and stay safe!
my child would cry everytime. luckily we dont live there tho
@@JuicerNation very mature answer.
Oh Miriam, this video makes me very happy. You may feel like an outsider, and like you don't have a job to do, but your job is HUGE! You get to share really valuable and important Chinese traditions with many of us all around the world. Especially here in the west where we rarely get together as family and neighbours to do any project quite so amazing as building an addition to a house, it is wonderful to see this come together so quickly. You are exposing us to important things that make us think about how we do things. Thanks for that. And by the way, in English the word "isolation" has a completely different meaning from what it means in several European languages. I have heard this mistake made many times on RUclips videos recently. The correct word is "insulation." (You can look up the English word "isolation." It will make you smile!) I am happy that you will no longer have to go out into the cold and dark to go to the toilet! I remember that toilet video fondly! I really enjoy seeing all the traditions, and sharing your family members' names was very special too. They feel like friends to me, I have been watching you all so long! Happy life in your new house! Love and hugs from Canada.
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We don’t have this in China cities either . But I am sure this is the tradition of northern China villages
@@weizhang2834 We tend to lose a lot of the old traditions when we move to the city. I am sure that this happens all over the world, too! It is quite sad!
I Am IMPRESSED BY the familly and Friends gather to help built this extention ; and i like the tilles i am happy for you and tour familly
Thank you so much!
I was so delighted to see and hear you Miriam ! I followed you in Chinese without knowing the language but sort of understood a little reading the comments. I love your family and your beautiful boys ! Your Chinese family is so kind. It is wonderful how everyone works together on getting your house renovated. Best wishes for a speedy result !! Much love from California 💕🌷
You are a very special person you are a jewel to your husband and family!
God bless you!
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this marriage and life of a Chinese country boy from inland rural northwest and a Swedish non-conformity girl makes a great story. Wish you a rich experience going back and forth between two distinct cultures. BTW, Miriam's photography is really improving. A happy family grounded in rich soils.
How wonderful to have English sub titles. What a beautiful extension you have it looks lovely and how it was built by family is just how it should be . 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😀
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Ahhhh, I’m thrilled that you made this video Miriam! It’s so beautifully and thoughtfully done. I’ve been watching Yong Hong’s channel and getting the gist of the construction progress through translations in the comments 😂 The talent and community spirit of your village is amazing. So much hard work, but also a gift of sharing time, skills, food, and laughter with your family and friends. Life will be easier with this beautiful addition to your home. We are all looking forward to Part 2 😀❤
hahaha, I knew I couldn't be the only person who didn't speak Mandarin but watched young Yong Hong's channel anyway! 😊 I love both of their channels so much and it's so neat to have two different perspectives on many of the same events. It adds so much depth and makes me appreciate everything so much more!
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Can't imagine how much effort put in making such high quality videos, it is almost like documentary. Your family is really beautiful.
It’s been awhile since I viewed your channel. I left off at #1 child. Nice to see the family still going strong and #2 in the family. What a lovely home and life. You can feel the love and sense of community.
Aw, thank you! So nice to see you came back and watched another one - a lot has happened since baby no. 1!
What's the name of the new baby?
I really admire your positive attitude and adaptive mind. Thinking of the house built only 10 years ago and in such a bad shape I would never have trusted the same building "team" or method for the addition. It looks really good though and I hope it will be structurally sound and healthy for your family to live in. Your kids are beautiful and adorable as always .... love from Sweden!
Hmm I wouldn't blame the 'team' too much - it was 10 years ago in a rural village, I doubt they had the materials or the knowledge available to them now. They did the best they could then and now are working together as a family to improve and update the house. Not too strange to trust family.
Miriam, this is such a lovely video! Feel so pleased for your family. I have long admired how in rural China villagers often make additions to their homes in small increments, constantly trying to better their life
Love your documentary, it’s authentic and down-to-earth, hope you make many good ones with your talents and storytelling skills. And admiration for the hardworking people around you.
Beautiful photos! And a beautiful family! Your father-in-law is a work horse and mother-in-law is sweet! The whole village is your extended family! Yours is a labor of love!
Beautiful family, beautiful people. Beautiful place compare to many places in L.A. or London. At least no worry about crime and gun.
I lived in China for two years, and some periods of that in Yanghua Village! Our house was made of mud and straw and we had to make our way out of the house, courtyard, and behind the house to the toilet.
Not so much fun to do in winter! Did you get used to it though? I feel like I'm used to it now.
The food quality is astounding. The communal vibe, also. Thank you for capturing this, Miriam. What a treasure to have this effort documented.
Amazing group effort! So many people with so many skills. I know it felt like forever but really - getting it done in such a short time is a miracle. I've had a couple of my homes renovated and NEITHER was done in less than a year - believe me when I say I was a minute away from ending up in an insane asylum. This process with your family and neighbors looked like a wonderful, happy process and, of course, hard work. Your contribution may be different Miriam but it is just as valuable. Caring for the kids, cooking and documenting the whole process in such a beautiful, thoughtful way!
原来我很狭隘地认为外国人很肤浅很傲慢且自以为是，他们很难跨越文化，经济，种族和国界的鸿沟，去深刻地理解中国，特别是那些朴素的生活在乡村的人，你让我为自己的狭隘感惭愧。从你身上 我看到了热情，勇敢，伟大的爱，这些宝贵的美德。谢谢你，祝福你们，来自中国西安的问候。
Just so excited to see the house slowly growing and improving, a journey that so many within the villages of China and throughout the developing world are also taking with you.
Oh I love how you filmed all this and the end especially ! Well done Miriam !! Thank you for this so much for making this video in English !! 🙏💕🌷
This video also made me smile 😊. Congratulations to everyone who made the renovation possible 👏🏾👏🏾
Not that it's all about looks, however your children are beautiful. ( I'm sure inside as well as out🇺🇲).
You are doing something My Dear Mima...you are documenting social and cultural History in the building and renovation of a Home in China...this is really important and the Family as a whole will have a record of the build. Thank you Mima for a wonderful film...I love you gentle narrative commentary as well as your written diary entries on the screen too...Well Done Mima💗
Thank you for documenting this whole process in such a telling and colorful way! I was worrying your mental exhaustion watching Yonghong's videos. I am very glad to see you were able to put everything together. Love your pink sweater🙂
Wow, what a process it has been! So impressive how everyone worked together to get the job done. Thank you so much for the English translation because watching your husband’s channel I didn’t realize your father in law had fallen and hurt himself!😳 Hope he made a full recovery. Can’t wait to see the interior all finished!
Well done documenting the process. It's wonderful to watch this communal building process in Qinghai. There is a similar custom in the west called "barn raising." Such building processes build up community spirit and cohesiveness. Everyone looks out for each other. It's something that's missing in the highly commercialized, transaction-based societies, especially in big cities. The new extension looks beautiful and resembles traditional architecture in Zhejiang, a southern coastal province. Modernity will find its way into remote countryside. Changes are unstoppable. Soon some neighbours would want to build extensions for their houses too.
米粒、你的视频总是那么暖心、仿佛看到了久别的中国人的那个年代的人情风土、好感动！
Such a beautiful life! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Miriam you've done a great job in recording the whole process without which we won't see this precious episode of house building in rural Qinghai of China. The house is really beautiful which is no less than those in southern China like Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. Seems to me that SanSan is probably the only one wholeheartedly enjoyed the whole process and must have learnt a lot from it. All the best!
What an amazing community you live in, and a really beautiful new building. I am so grateful for your documenting this in English and with subtitles so I get to hear your story. 👍
Thank you for this video, dear Miriam! So I understand it more better.
I wish you a wonderful time there! It is so amazing, to look in this piece of the world with your family.
I hope, that you will find the right place for you, your husband and your kids.
I love Sweden, and I thought, that this is a better place for you all - but it is so interested, to see your life in China.
Wish you all the best and thank you for the videos! Hejdå from Germany!
Manuela
Your two kids are so cute and handsome 😘
Omg an english speaking video and English subtitles omg it’s so good to hear your voice again Miriam ❤️ I’ve been so patient
I love your mother in law, her smile is infectious. Your videos are so calming with joyful characters.
Dear Mariam, this is how things get done in ancient past, here in China and likely everywhere else in society. In modern cities, like here in Singapore, such constructions have to be regulated, standards for sewage, safety considerations, etc. etc. You are contributing as your documentations and sharings are bridging China to the world, especially to your parents and friends in Sweden! Thank you. 親愛的Mariam，在古代，在中國這裡，很可能在社會的任何其他地方，事情都是這樣做的。 在現代城市，例如新加坡，必須對此類建築進行監管、污水標準、安全考慮等。你正在做出貢獻，因為你的文檔和分享正在將中國與世界聯繫起來，尤其是與您在瑞典的父母和朋友！ 謝謝你。
永宏的爸爸好年轻阿，还这么帅，怪不得永宏这么帅呢！
Yes that is what I was thinking too !
Wow, what a beautiful job they did!
让我回忆起上山下乡的那个年代，在村里一家盖房多半个村民都会来帮忙，那是候盖砖墙木头房檐多一些，现今都是钢筋水泥，但是心里还是喜欢传统式的中国房，有一种很亲切的感觉。
Feel so warm watching your video. This is what a real family looks like ❤
Congratulations looks beautiful!
I understand how you're feeling because, in NC I'm still working on our farm to give to our granddaughter after high school. Next summertime to add a new log cabin.
As our Guangxi granny flat is being built out inside, by my wife's supervision; she is so amazing!
After we move out of our present home; it will be our son's turn to renovate to his liking.
Upon returning home to my family life we'll enjoy until the next springtime then to adventure to my wife's farm in the Guilin mountains with a strong possibility of a major change... it's still like my inlaws built it in 1940.
How to spend our retirement... doing thing that should have been done years ago. lol , all for our children/granddaughter to enjoy into their futures.
Family taking care of family is a great lifestyle.
Thanks again for your sharing.
I love watching you and your beautiful family.
You are so beautiful inside and out.
Peace, calm and love is always the way and an awesome environment to raise those gorgeous children.
Sending love and hugs from England. X
谢谢米粒记录了这一切 平静的叙述让人的心情也特别的平和。
So happy for you all ❤️ Love from the UK xxx
It looks like Huizhou architecture in China. It's very unique, elegant and beautiful!
Wish you luck and Prosperity.
Wish all this panedemic fun ends as soon as possible.
Plans some trees! Everywhere! 🇨🇳🇨🇳❤️
米粒回来啦。这就是米粒的艺术作品（视频）很棒👍👍👍🌹
Woowzers! What a beautiful video! Keep it up! You do them well! It’s also so nice to see the love in your family! 💕
I feel the warmth in this video, with your most genuine smile.
Wishing you success and happiness with your whole family. Greetings from Hong Kong China 🇨🇳
Miriam, I love watching your video. It shares love, peace, courage and enjoyment of life! You and your mother-in-law are good and brave ladies in the family
What a wonderful community! I enjoy watching your videos and the great relationship you have with your mother in law.
After watching your video, now I want to live in rural China. It like so peaceful
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I love these glimpses into your rural Chinese life as a westerner.
I love the traditional house. So serene and aesthetically beautiful.
Your video made me rediscover what is tradition and culture . Every time watching your videos is a pleasure.
Just love your videos, watching your beautiful family learn and grow. You are a warrior lady, living in a new country, following traditions a long way from home. Want to be there with you when you’re all eating that fantastic Chinese food. Looking forward to the next one 🎉❤ Mycket kärlek och lycka till med huset 🙏
I've also experienced feeling like an outsider while standing in my family home (in Thailand) because I am a mixed child and live abroad. People around me were all used to working together, as they had been living alongside each other all this time. Their "place" was probably created naturally after many years, and they had no particular need for me yet. It's okay to take your time to adjust, especially in an area of expertise (such as construction working) that you're not familiar with. As frustrating as it feels, they seem to be doing just fine on their own, so for now, as you said, you have your own missions, that no one other than you can do, and you probably have had the most work to do mentally in terms of adaptation - something you should take pride in !
Extremely industrialist people. Very impressive hard working. Congratulations on the nice extension. Regards from Canada 🇨🇦
太棒了。米粒。非常喜欢你的vlog，非常专业的拍摄和剪辑。
Amazing bond and unity within the family
Wow, the completed addition is beautiful. I think it is of a Southern Chinese style.
Thank you for sharing
9:45 祖孙两人一起干活太温馨了。
It is so warm for the grandparent and grandson to work together.
Thank you 😊😊😊😊
It was beautifull you injoy changing something that is your husband.i am sure it will leave the good memory and lesson to your children staysafe .i will follow your jurny.
An amazing experience of different cultures.I have been to China and found the people to be very humble and hardworking.
Lovely architecture sticking to traditional aesthetics.
Your husband is gorgeous...seeing his parents here gives me a clear understanding. Gorgeoud people.
i love watching this video. it's so down to Earth. no imaginary BS - fantasies i.e. Superwealth, which has no consequence/importance to the every-day person, or society at-large. if she wanted to do a video home-schooling her children in English, that'd be fine, too. it might bore some people, but it serves a noble purpose.
Miriam what a stunning transformation to your home. Absolutely love your vlogs. The children are certainly growing up fast. Much love to you and your whole family.
Just beautiful. Such an important addition that will bring serenity…
Thanks for the update. The house is looking good. All the best with the rest of the renovation. Can't wait to see the end result.
Thank you!
生活衣食住行都要舒服很难做到，辛苦一天回家洗个热水澡就很减压有幸福感！努力加油吧！
Glad you are all getting a more comfortable family house 😻
The quality of your video is really great. Professional level!
Thank you! ❤️
米粒的旁白听起来真诚又宁静。
恭喜米粒新房完成，祝福您阖家欢乐。
Miriam this video is incredibly well done! I cannot imagine the amount of effort you put behind it, congratulatios because the result is really lovely :)
I would also like to ask what do you use to add both english and chinese subtitles, it really looks great!
Thank you so so much! I am editing in Final Cut Pro, and and add the subtitles as a basic title, and then I put them all in manually. It's extremely time consuming (at least one working day for a video this length) and I wish I knew a better way!
@@MiriamFollin Thank you so much for responding:) I am really glad that even though it is so time consuming you still do it and produce such heart-warming videos. Best wishes for you and your lovely family ❤️
Looks like you’re going to build a castle.
Haha, a Chinese style castle!