Q & A with GRANDPA | Get to know a 90 year old Jamaican Chinese Grandpa

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @juanalban6485
    @juanalban6485 Год назад +714

    He's earned the right to have his soup whenever he pleases.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +30

      He definitely does!

    • @tranquilbakergentletraveller
      @tranquilbakergentletraveller Год назад +5

      And Tina's earned the right to eat noodles whenever she pleases

    • @patremagilbert682
      @patremagilbert682 Год назад +2

      Yes

    • @mantwaan
      @mantwaan Год назад +18

      Yo I can't wait to be that old, no efffs given, mans hungry let him eat lol. I think that was the best part of the video lol. Big up from NYC

    • @JimiBegbaaji
      @JimiBegbaaji Год назад +5

      And however he pleases!

  • @starelise1387
    @starelise1387 2 года назад +585

    Out of many…..ONE PEOPLE 🇯🇲

    • @Noneofyourbizniz1
      @Noneofyourbizniz1 2 года назад +7

      Literally

    • @mangotree12375
      @mangotree12375 2 года назад +10

      AMEN 🙏 out of many we are one people jamaica my love home country ❤ 🇯🇲

    • @favidcooljay4862
      @favidcooljay4862 Год назад +10

      America's saying is "get out of my country"

    • @btannen777
      @btannen777 Год назад +1

      Holla!!!! 🔥 🔥

    • @Khyboh
      @Khyboh Год назад +5

      NO!!!😔😔😔☹️

  • @trevorbolton1372
    @trevorbolton1372 Год назад +918

    Your grandfather is a real Jamaican, one can hear it in his voice. Love and much respect to you and your grandfather! 🇯🇲 🇨🇳 !!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +33

      Thank you so much for watch! Lots of love and blessings to you and your family

    • @retrogirl5422
      @retrogirl5422 Год назад +16

      He sounds just like my grandfather (passed away many years ago now) ❤

    • @mellowillow
      @mellowillow Год назад +3

      @@retrogirl5422Sounds like mine too 🥹

    • @kaioiamo1503
      @kaioiamo1503 Год назад +14

      She said he was born in Jamaica so yea that would make him Jamaican. Smh lol

    • @leneciaw6478
      @leneciaw6478 Год назад

      Sounds like my grandad from the eh' to stutter ❤

  • @minervaowl8298
    @minervaowl8298 Год назад +904

    My mom (Jamaican) and my dad (Guyanese) always talked about growing up with Asians in their local area. No one believe this but yes there are Caribbean Asians. It’s a melting pot.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +50

      A huge melting pot! Thank you for watching!

    • @yvetteking7749
      @yvetteking7749 Год назад +43

      True! The Caribbean is ethnically and racially diverse. Jamaica is ethnically and racially diverse.("Out of many, one people") Actually, Jamaica was more ethnically and racially diverse before independence than it is now.

    • @shineayandrews1869
      @shineayandrews1869 Год назад +11

      It’s like Cuba had a huge Asian population.

    • @alexshi9320
      @alexshi9320 Год назад +22

      The first president of Guyana was actually a Chinese guy

    • @simplyplanna_banana
      @simplyplanna_banana Год назад +8

      I went to school with a Jamaican family with the surname Lee Hing.

  • @kurtminault8564
    @kurtminault8564 Год назад +799

    Love seeing and listening to folks with a Jamaican accent that you wouldn't expect, it's really fascinating

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +22

      Thank you for your support and love!

    • @melanier7309
      @melanier7309 Год назад +27

      Jamaica's motto is, " Out Of Many One People." I live on Long Island in NY. I went to high school, college and have worked with many Jamaicans that are not Black. My former next-door neighbors are of East Indian descent. The ones that used to live across from me are of Chinese descent.

    • @TinaChristinaTD
      @TinaChristinaTD Год назад +2

      Yes💙

    • @JimiBegbaaji
      @JimiBegbaaji Год назад +8

      I recall the first time I ever heard Lady Colin Campbell speak. She had a gorgeous Jamaican accent. I'm disappointed that she no longer has it. Instead she speaks very posh Queen's English. 🥺

    • @kaioiamo1503
      @kaioiamo1503 Год назад +13

      It’s a nationality not a race.

  • @tameishalcampbell
    @tameishalcampbell Год назад +95

    As a native Jamaican it delights me to see the representation.

  • @curoseba5363
    @curoseba5363 Год назад +108

    I love how he continues to eat his soup throughout 😊😂 so sweet

  • @MusicforMe123
    @MusicforMe123 Год назад +362

    Wow... amazing, he is 90 years young and his mother was born in Jamaica, these are the real Jamaicans who have seen the history of the island. You can learn a lot from your grandpa. What a wonderful man.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +19

      I love to hear his stories and from others too. He is amazing!
      Blessings to you and your family

    • @baileysnights3479
      @baileysnights3479 Год назад +5

      Yeah the fact his mum was born in Jamaica, I notice a lot of Chinese Jamaicans in Port Antonia when I visited a few years ago. My brother lives in Norwich Portland

    • @written12
      @written12 Год назад

      @@baileysnights3479where did you grow up?

    • @written12
      @written12 Год назад +1

      Isn’t there a way for you or your family to find where your granddad was from?

    • @baileysnights3479
      @baileysnights3479 Год назад

      @@written12 Y? Where did you grow up??

  • @minameaar1
    @minameaar1 Год назад +326

    As a Jamaican who know many native people of Chinese ethnicity, I stayed on this video purely for your grandpa! Fascinating man, always good to listen to our elders. Bless up and respect for the video 🙏🏿.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +9

      Thank you so much for watching! Blessings to you and your family. One Love

    • @EdenChung-s4s
      @EdenChung-s4s Год назад +1

      I too am from NYC I really didn’t have a problem being dark Jamaican Chinese,You know people are more visual so you have to explain so much…Bx & Bk have plenty mixup. Last names are funny when you interview and they are looking for a specific person.🤣.Bigup yaself.

    • @lornakarjohn9665
      @lornakarjohn9665 4 месяца назад

      Lovely video. Love to you and Grandpa ❤

  • @wondoney
    @wondoney Год назад +204

    Love this. My Jamaican grandmother was half-Chinese. In my experience, people who aren’t Jamaican always seem shocked or confused by the existence of Chinese Jamaicans.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +26

      Yeah I dont know why. I may have to give a brief history lesson one day lol
      Blessings to you and your family!

    • @Rsalmond83
      @Rsalmond83 Год назад +22

      In the US, they don’t show the full scope of diversity in other countries. They paint stereotypes in the media. First time I met a Chinese female who was raised in Jamaica blew my mind when I heard her speak. Traveling to Jamaica and seeing the diverse cultures/people was really eye opening and a beautiful experience.

  • @DarkAngel2512
    @DarkAngel2512 Год назад +714

    So his mum was born in Jamaica over 100 years ago? That's crazy.

    • @niranwashere1087
      @niranwashere1087 Год назад +182

      Aye, most foreigners don’t realise just how long Chinese peoples been in Jamaica for, they been here for over 300 year!

    • @klee6073
      @klee6073 Год назад +67

      @@niranwashere1087not 300 years they first arrived around 1850

    • @Heyokasireniei468sxso
      @Heyokasireniei468sxso Год назад +15

      alot were slaves

    • @shellajames4862
      @shellajames4862 Год назад +148

      ​@@Heyokasireniei468sxso
      They weren't slaves.
      Indentured servants after the emancipation of enslaved Africans.

    • @Heyokasireniei468sxso
      @Heyokasireniei468sxso Год назад +46

      @@shellajames4862 that's just double speak its the same just a fancier name
      I get the implication you wish me to see tho

  • @Otakumaxtv
    @Otakumaxtv Год назад +135

    Thank you so much for this video, I’m dark skinned Jamaican Chinese so I was definitely heckled a lot in school for having a Chinese last name growing up in New York, I was almost ashamed of it at one point but as I got older and moved out, other cultures and people Love to hear my story and think it’s beautiful to have a unique name and bloodline and here is a funny story my woman is from the Philippines and she’s half Chinese but her last name is Spanish so when people see us, they think I got my last name from her but it’s really from me!!! 😂🇯🇲🇨🇳
    One love and big up grandpa🙏❤️

    • @mimi11011
      @mimi11011 Год назад +6

      Yes you would get bullied easily if there's even a slight difference to the norm. I had my share lol

    • @s._3560
      @s._3560 Год назад +10

      Glad you are okay with it now but never be ashamed of your mixed heritage. Hope in future you will have a chance to explore your Chinese heritage in China as well. It is a beautiful and rich culture with a deep history.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +10

      I am sorry that you went through that when you were younger. I wish kids would be nicer to other kids, even now. I am happy to hear that you are embracing it now. Definitely do not be ashamed! you are a beautiful soul and show it to the world.
      That is a funny story, funny how the world works. What a mix of love and lots of exploration to happen between all the cultures.
      Blessings to you and your family!

    • @ayannasupreme
      @ayannasupreme Год назад +2

      Chinese people in Panama speak Spanish too so… not too shocking 🤷🏿‍♀️

    • @Otakumaxtv
      @Otakumaxtv Год назад +1

      @@mimi11011yeah, it wasn’t a good experience at all but I’m glad I moved when I did, got to meet some amazing people!!! ❤

  • @lucindagalvan7522
    @lucindagalvan7522 Год назад +65

    That is a crazy combination Jamaican and Chinese wow. This why people should not be prejudice because we are all mixed. Life is too short for racism. Wow. This is great.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +3

      Exactly! Thank you for watching. Blessings and One Love

    • @cutpricevids7509
      @cutpricevids7509 Год назад +8

      It's actually a common combination from way back - Jamaicans are as their motto says 'one out of many people'

    • @nellydavis7645
      @nellydavis7645 Год назад +1

      How is that a crazy combination? I believe the country Jamaica is a melting pot.

    • @nnyv0040
      @nnyv0040 Год назад +1

      @@nellydavis7645 it's only crazy to certain people as they have never been exposed to it. people in Jamaica will know there is a strong history of Chinese Jamaicans dating back to the 19th century. also the media never represents special people like this. for example in China, there are so many different ethnic groups that look so different from your typical Chinese person. Some Chinese people in China look very Western with Asian features the further north and west you migrate. The further south you go you have darker skin Chinese people who start to look more South East Asian. We all so diverse that the world only have a small snippet of what Chinese people look like.

  • @KelluyPowell-1985
    @KelluyPowell-1985 Год назад +31

    I just met someone whose mom is Polish and whose dad is Jamaican. She grew up in Jamaica. Beautiful accent, patois, and speaks Polish too

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +3

      wow that is amazing! There were quite a bit of Germans in Jamaica, depending where you go in Jamaica, you will see some Jamaicans with blue grey eyes.

  • @mefieswaby
    @mefieswaby 2 года назад +407

    Love all of mi Chinese Jamaicans blessings and respect 🙏 🇯🇲 🇨🇳

  • @PS_ItsMe
    @PS_ItsMe Год назад +87

    He is so wholesome, his accent if wonderful and he's also making me hungry 😂

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +5

      he is such a wonderful person. haha I hope you got some food after the video

  • @Sebastianx007
    @Sebastianx007 2 года назад +180

    He just wants to eat his soup 🍲 😁 but he's so accommodating to give you a interview at the same time!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  2 года назад +30

      I know right. But I had to find a way for him to film with me or else he will be bored 😆

    • @Sebastianx007
      @Sebastianx007 2 года назад +6

      @@EatWithTinaChai ok I take that back smart plan ... BTW what kind of soup was that it looked so good 😋

    • @Kid_Ink92
      @Kid_Ink92 6 месяцев назад

      @@Sebastianx007 Wonton Soup mixed with the supreme noodles

  • @dorothylisahumphrey2396
    @dorothylisahumphrey2396 Год назад +83

    Me mom is Jamaican/Chinese came to America from Kingston, JA at 16 in 1968 before I was born. Me grandmother Chinese, me grandad Ghana. I remember visiting me mom in Jersey and she brought me to a Jamaican restaurant and the owners were Asian with a strong West Indian accent and the food was delicious!The whole experience blew me away!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +5

      That is amazing to hear! What a beautiful story. I would love to visit there one day and try the restaurant.

    • @profewiase
      @profewiase Год назад

      Which part of Ghana was your grandfather from? Great to know you had a Ghanian granddad

  • @PopsGG
    @PopsGG Год назад +189

    2 Chinese people with a Jamaican accents. My mind is blown. Can't believe I made it 43 years without ever seeing/hearing one. Great video, thanks!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +15

      haha thank you so much for watching and your support!

    • @HeatherLewis213
      @HeatherLewis213 Год назад +24

      Normal if you travel.

    • @PopsGG
      @PopsGG Год назад +11

      @@HeatherLewis213 I guess it depends on where you travel. The population of Jamaica is quite low, not to mention Chinese Jamaicans. I have not have the privilege of traveling to Jamaica or any of the Caribbean yet. Hopefully soon.

    • @alaefarmestatesllc
      @alaefarmestatesllc Год назад +19

      Now go watch the Chinese that speak only Russian and the Russians that speak only Chinese. Talk about having one’s mind blown lol

    • @ananse77
      @ananse77 Год назад +20

      ​@@PopsGGIt's just such a normal part of Jamaican life that for Jamaicans its strange to hear you say your mind is blown. In fact, if you've met black Jamaicans you may have met Chinese Jamaicans. Many black Jamaicans have Chinese ancestry and often you can't tell by looking. Sometimes the name gives it away - Chung, Lowe, Chin. But sometimes the name wasn't passed down because one of the persons who passed down the Chinese ancestry included a woman at some point. There are a number of both types among my friends and family. In some it’s visible, in some it’s not.

  • @simchachamberg6597
    @simchachamberg6597 Год назад +38

    I am Jamaican, born in 1940 went to Franklin Town elementary school AND Kingston Technical School.
    I am one of the first three graduates from Jamaica University in engineering, Then I went to England, London University, and Norway Hydroelectric & also Switzerland. Worked at British Rail, Hawker Siddley makers of US Navy jump jet aircraft etc. & Alcan, Ewarton. Now as a self-employed engineer and now working as Research Engineer in power generation & propulsion, using explosion sciences in Florida.
    I am sure I grew up with some of his family in Kingston
    Regards

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +9

      Wow what a small world! What an accomplishment and achievement! That is amazing! Lots of love and blessings.

    • @zoraidita2022
      @zoraidita2022 Год назад

      Interesting 🤔

    • @gardeniainbloom812
      @gardeniainbloom812 Год назад +1

      You're still working?

  • @ladytb2343
    @ladytb2343 3 года назад +344

    I just love him 🥰 to be 90 yrs old and eating like that is a blessing 😇 his mind is so sharp. My God bless you guys.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +16

      He is very sharp! Thank you so much for watching.
      No he doesnt speak chinese.

    • @normacampbell550
      @normacampbell550 3 года назад +5

      Eat With Tina Chai Every one was "hand to mouth". Love his honesty.🙌🙌🙌🙌

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +6

      @@normacampbell550 It was a tough time back in those days especially with such a huge family. It is still tough for a lot of people in Jamaica.

    • @theresewheeler1498
      @theresewheeler1498 2 года назад +10

      He is so sharp and has a little Jamaican accent
      Thank you for sharing

    • @godsgraceisenough6158
      @godsgraceisenough6158 2 года назад +4

      This Bring back memories. We are definitely out of many one people. I do identify

  • @marlened3537
    @marlened3537 Год назад +125

    These are real Jamaicans❤

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +12

      One Love!

    • @JenniferJones-bo1rx
      @JenniferJones-bo1rx Год назад +15

      All Jamaicans are real Jamaicans 😂

    • @ssj-rose4572
      @ssj-rose4572 Год назад +2

      No there Chinese

    • @kathleenmonsegue9700
      @kathleenmonsegue9700 Год назад +1

      @@ssj-rose4572doesn’t matter what ethnicity you are by blood. If your born in Jamaica your Jamaican. My husband has a half Chinese cousin in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 West Indies. Chinese people are everywhere lol

    • @TheKingbigb22
      @TheKingbigb22 Год назад +1

      @@ssj-rose4572 yea no we don’t care about that shit in Jamaica they Jamaican especially when this dude grew up in the exact same hood as my grandpa’s 😂😂

  • @mrssaunders2
    @mrssaunders2 Год назад +28

    I meet my first Chinese Jamaican in 1990, when my friend introduced me to her grandmother. Being 1/2 Japanese myself, I wasn't surprised. I just couldn't stop listening to this woman speaking Jamaican patios. Every chance I got to spend time with her, I did.

  • @kevinn5976
    @kevinn5976 Год назад +73

    Your Grandad is cool! Love the Jamaican accent. I grew up in Brixton, London. My next door neighbours were from Jamaica. They introduced me to Jerk chicken, Plantin and reggae music!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +7

      Thank you! he is the best. I love Jerk Chicken and plantain and of course Reggae Music. Glad you got to experience it.

  • @morinereid9277
    @morinereid9277 Год назад +15

    I am in my sixties and I grew up with lots of Jamaican Chinese. Out of many we are one. Bless up Jamaica and Jamaicans 🇯🇲💖

  • @jdoug4142
    @jdoug4142 3 месяца назад +2

    😢😊❤ I woke an found this video and my family from Barbados my uncle is Chinese when came over to uk seeing my uncle for the first time as child was amazing then he spoke his accent was pure bajan I love my uncle. But sitting here listen to this reminds of my mum in which lost 😩I miss her life stories your blessed I pray he's well.❤❤

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 месяца назад

      I am so sorry to hear about your mum. He is doing ok, as best he can be at 94. I will upload a couple more videos soon with him :).
      It is so wonderful to hear about your uncle. it is so amazing. Lots of love

  • @motivationbynetseb
    @motivationbynetseb Год назад +165

    Thank you Tina for making this video. This is rich oral history! A lot of people are ignorant to the authenticity of the Chinese to our Jamaican heritage.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +16

      Thank you so much for watching! Jamaica definitely has a rich history with a diverse of people from all over the world.

  • @Big__Sister
    @Big__Sister Год назад +50

    Chills…it’s like listening to my grandpa. Cherish grandpas!!!

    • @camirak2675
      @camirak2675 Год назад +3

      Amen🙌🏼 Honoring all Grandpas!!! Here on Earth 🌎 🌍 and in Heaven 🕊️💕💕

  • @HdHd-hp6qz
    @HdHd-hp6qz Год назад +32

    The accent on her just sounds so amazing. I could listen to her talk all day.

  • @michellejackson2099
    @michellejackson2099 2 года назад +193

    I love your Grandpa. This is so wholesome and I love seeing the diversity in Jamaica.

  • @alicegauteng2358
    @alicegauteng2358 Год назад +9

    Almost 50 years in the US and he hasnt lost his melodic Jamaican accent. ❤❤❤

  • @dbrice71
    @dbrice71 Год назад +54

    As an first generation American of Jamaican decent with strong family ties, this video fills mi eart wit niceness. ❤ 52 year old born and bred in Miami.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching!
      Nuff love and blessings!

  • @mariabrissettchildofgod8356
    @mariabrissettchildofgod8356 Год назад +13

    Out of many we are one people 🇯🇲

  • @bello7077
    @bello7077 Год назад +152

    I’m from a multiracial family and this is very heart warming to watch.
    My half English grandmother died at a 103 years old.
    Most of the Chinese in my family have passed, they were all born in Jamaica…
    Much love and respect 👏👏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇺🇸🇯🇲

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +5

      Thank you so much for watching and love!
      you are the true definition of out of many one people!
      You must have a lovely family!
      Lots of love and blessings!

    • @bello7077
      @bello7077 Год назад +5

      @@EatWithTinaChai ❤️👏. I love curry lobster just like your grandfather. Every time I go Jamaica, that’s on my to eat list.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      @@bello7077 where is your go to spot?

    • @bello7077
      @bello7077 Год назад

      @@EatWithTinaChai use to be cosmo’s in negril… but now, kuyaba negril

  • @SalvationinCHRISTalone888
    @SalvationinCHRISTalone888 Год назад +37

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙. I am Jamaican Puerto Rican that was born in the mainland USA. I have been living in Hawaii 38 years now. Your grandpa is precious!!!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +3

      wow that is absolutely amazing! thank you so much.

    • @kidmanila2160
      @kidmanila2160 Год назад

      Puerto rican are beautiful people but they racist they go to Hawaii and are belittle by the tongan and samoan and Filipinos and they fake.they want to be our friends Filipinos in hawaii sad majority of the latin people are racist but chinese in hawaii no there place there under the samoan and tongan and Hawaiian and Filipinos chinese are not racist but they think there beautiful in looks but there not the koreans are the racist asians the Chinese are much better looking then the koreans koreans believe everyone is garbage to them

  • @ronniechung6674
    @ronniechung6674 3 года назад +116

    Stumbled across this video. Being a Jamaican Chinese, the conversation stirs up memories. Keep it up 👍

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching! I hope it brought back some good memories.😀

    • @ronniechung6674
      @ronniechung6674 3 года назад

      @@EatWithTinaChai it absolutely did!!! Were you guys born in Jamaica?

    • @kingstonhalf-waytree9763
      @kingstonhalf-waytree9763 3 года назад +1

      @@ronniechung6674 That mean you didn't watch the video

    • @ronniechung6674
      @ronniechung6674 3 года назад

      😂

    • @ronniechung6674
      @ronniechung6674 3 года назад

      @@kingstonhalf-waytree9763 I did, but obviously that slipped through 😂 I've been enjoying some older videos

  • @terrenceblackwood399
    @terrenceblackwood399 Год назад +16

    Nuff respect for Chinese Jamaican, hard working people.

  • @gaildouglas6714
    @gaildouglas6714 Год назад +22

    I think that is wonderful that at 90 years old he still has a great memory, GOD bless your grandpa😊❤

  • @chinxdencoy723
    @chinxdencoy723 3 года назад +21

    Love this from a fellow Chinese Jamaican

  • @artisttemple8268
    @artisttemple8268 Год назад +12

    I love this! This is why you can NEVER judge a book by its cover. We are ALL interconnected!!! #currylobster 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jafarym77
    @jafarym77 Год назад +7

    Love his Jamaican accent..❤❤

  • @antonettegreen9670
    @antonettegreen9670 3 года назад +46

    Grandpa’s memory is on point!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +2

      Yess, He is super sharp.

    • @normacampbell550
      @normacampbell550 3 года назад +1

      Eat With Tina Chai Please give us part 2. Pleasssssssssssssssse

  • @KunoichiL3e
    @KunoichiL3e Год назад +27

    Crazy how he look and sound just like my grandfather, just the chinese jamaican version 😂🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💖

  • @jollygoodgordon5580
    @jollygoodgordon5580 Год назад +26

    ur granpa looks so adorable and he seem like a sweet guy. bless him.

  • @mikeramos372
    @mikeramos372 2 года назад +79

    You can hear the knowledge and delivery in his voice. Bless him.

  • @carolmorrison3776
    @carolmorrison3776 7 месяцев назад +3

    I also went to Franklin town elementary school . My grandfather was from Hong Kong in Canton ( James Tai Fatt , my mom was born in St Mary , Jamaica ..in 1924 , this year she would have been 100 years old .

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  5 месяцев назад

      Oh Wow! What a small world! I should ask him about your grandfather :)

  • @autumnrose6370
    @autumnrose6370 Год назад +17

    Awwww❤️❤️ grandpa is healthy and strong. Food look yummy😋

  • @alanwatts8961
    @alanwatts8961 2 года назад +31

    Grandpa goin strong at 90!! 💪🏾 God bless u guys

  • @chrisgabbidon7088
    @chrisgabbidon7088 Год назад +15

    It's beautiful that you post this video I myself is West Indian Jamaican cuz we got a lot of stereotypes they need to know a lot of or diversity we're very diverse so thanks for sharing

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching! We are definitely a melting pot!
      Lots of blessings!

  • @powerbroker3000
    @powerbroker3000 2 года назад +25

    There is another time and place that is slowly being forgotten about Jamaica. My grandfather was chinese as well and had many stores. We all pretty much moved up to the US in the mid seventies like so many other families. This, however, reminds me of my late father, who just passed at 93, and man could he eat. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      I am sorry to hear about your father.
      Thank you so much for watching. It is so interesting to hear all the stories.

  • @unrecordable
    @unrecordable Год назад +2

    There is such a specific way that jamaican grandparents talk and laugh that makes me feel so cuddly. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @stephaniechung4414
    @stephaniechung4414 3 года назад +84

    Grandparents are such wealth of knowledge…..my Japo passed last year at 97 so God bless your Grandpa….❤️

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +1

      Grandparents definitely do.
      I am so sorry to hear about your Japo. 97 years strong!

    • @normacampbell550
      @normacampbell550 3 года назад +1

      Eat With Tina Chai Is it possible some time in the near future to link up with #mtm family. More people need to see you... plan an interview with Tami's dad even...?

    • @normacampbell550
      @normacampbell550 3 года назад +1

      Your Channel needs viewership... the contents is great... I know it's time consuming but still try please.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад

      @@normacampbell550 Thank you for the ideas. Unfortunately I dont know them personally. If you do you can set us up :D.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад

      @@normacampbell550 Thank you! I appreciate your support.

  • @BB-pt9hv
    @BB-pt9hv Год назад +14

    Im so happy this blessed my algorithm, you guys are so sweet together! Thanks to your grandpa for participating ☺️

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching!!
      Blessings and One Lovee

  • @stephanygomez8021
    @stephanygomez8021 Год назад +4

    This grandpa had a lifeeee he didn’t wanna answer specific questions 🤣💜

  • @Andrea-jf3xk
    @Andrea-jf3xk Год назад +2

    Franklyn town primary my alma mater .True to our Moro”Out of many one people”

  • @shantidivination
    @shantidivination Год назад +7

    I cried! Your grandpa reminds me of mine. Nah bother race, Jamaican is a Jamaican! Thank you for this video!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      awww. He sounds like a very wonderful man. Blessings

  • @tj6742
    @tj6742 3 года назад +147

    Grandpa is a Legend !! 👍🏾🇯🇲
    Gosh ! Makes me miss my own grandpa soo much seeing him as he strongly reminds me of him . Naah lie! Grandpa ! I'm your biggest fan !!🇯🇲👍🏾 Continue eat up them good mouth watering foods and stay healthy and strong ! 😀
    Rispek !👍🏾🧡🌸🇯🇲

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +10

      He is such a gem.
      I hope watching this brought back great memories of your grandpa.

    • @normacampbell550
      @normacampbell550 3 года назад +2

      I love and respect Grandpa a lot.

  • @cantoneseconnection
    @cantoneseconnection Год назад +12

    This is so precious, i'm so glad you were able to do this interview! I'm mixed Jamaican and Cantonese, and this really warmed my heart to see. Can't wait to visit JA again and connect with other Chinese-Jamaicans

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching. You should definitely come back :)

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      I just checked out your channel and it is pretty awesome! cant wait to see more videos

  • @cherylmontcrief7600
    @cherylmontcrief7600 Год назад +4

    Chinese have blessed Jamaica and continue to do so. Good food and good vibes.

  • @terrenceblackwood399
    @terrenceblackwood399 Год назад +31

    I'm not Chinese but I have the utmost respect and love for these people. How they managed to preserve Thier culture and while being 100% Jamaican.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! Lots of love to you and your family!

  • @tankisommasa8064
    @tankisommasa8064 Год назад +34

    Jamaica is like a place of God he combined all the nations one place Jah bless

  • @greghoo380
    @greghoo380 Год назад +6

    Kon chau. I used to go there a lot. Haven’t been in a while. Last time it was over busy and people waiting. Your grandpa must know my grandpa. My grandpa had a store on red hills road back in the 1960s. My dad used to be in real estate there and he is a little younger than your grandpa. I bet they all know each other. We left in 1972. Thanks for the video.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      Oh wow. What a small world. He might know him!

  • @iKarlene
    @iKarlene Год назад +3

    This is so cool! My maternal grandfather was from mainland China & I’m Trinidadian. He lived to 87 and passed days after I was born. He owned a Chinese restaurant in Trinidad and my family carried on the business after he passed.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      wow that is interesting. I am sorry that he didnt get a chance to meet him and how wonderful that his business is thriving and I hope to go Trinidad one day and maybe try your family's restaurant! What is the name of it? I can ask my trini friends. Blessings!

  • @buttyscott1
    @buttyscott1 2 года назад +22

    He reminds me so much of my 90 + Chinese neighbor, who passed recently ..Lovely down to earth man ..Stay well gramps

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  2 года назад

      I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you got to spend some time with the neighbor.
      Thank you!

  • @yardie4636
    @yardie4636 3 года назад +83

    It’s always a pleasure to see your grandpa.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад

      Thank you! I hope to do more videos with him. Any suggestion is welcome.

    • @normacampbell550
      @normacampbell550 3 года назад

      Eat With Tina Chai please use Advertisements so you can get even some money for gas. We will watch them.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад

      @@normacampbell550 Thank you so much for your support! I am truly blessed. Much love!

  • @waynerobert1385
    @waynerobert1385 3 года назад +71

    We love this post . My team and I was at the Chinese Garden yesterday we are researching the Chinese contribution to the Jamaican culture specifically the food. We at Genesis Academy want to thank you the Chinese family for your contribution. We are truly out of many one people . We love Grandpa, he is so cool.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +5

      Thank you so much for watching!
      I hope you enjoyed the garden and I hope you got more information for your research.

    • @mackjay8072
      @mackjay8072 2 года назад

      What did you learn about the contribution?

  • @zoraidita2022
    @zoraidita2022 Год назад +24

    There are Asians all over the world. Its so amazing that his memory so sharp❤ I hope he lives a long time.... Mexico has a lot of Chinese folks. There are Koreans in Colombia. Love his accent.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +2

      It is amazing! I hope I am as sharp as he is at his age.
      Wow It is amazing how people end of all over the world.

    • @HeatherLewis213
      @HeatherLewis213 4 месяца назад

      Yeah, Asians integrate will with everybody. Don't cause any trouble and are always respectful. Very docile and cute people.

  • @NubianRaq
    @NubianRaq Год назад +3

    This had me in tears, I don’t even know, loved it, Thanks for this, enjoyed it, reminded me of my dad who passed, refreshing

  • @teadrinker839
    @teadrinker839 2 года назад +16

    Very interesting with great questions. Never got to meet my Chinese grandfather, as he passed away before I was born. He left my grandmother and my mother (as a baby) for Cuba and employment. So many stories need to be told. Thank you.

  • @mintowarrioralways7217
    @mintowarrioralways7217 3 года назад +33

    Grandpa is such a gem more please.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад +1

      He really is a gem! I will try film more with him.

  • @andrewriley4990
    @andrewriley4990 Год назад +2

    You guys give the ture meaning to our motto " OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE " love your post and big up Jamaican people

  • @harleyedw1
    @harleyedw1 Год назад +4

    I can tell you love your grand-father. So lovely.

  • @colleenhenry-bs6ij
    @colleenhenry-bs6ij 5 месяцев назад +2

    Of course!! I know a lot of Chinese Jamaicans, Out of many one people, My mom was from Fairy Hill near Swift River

  • @gidiess7880
    @gidiess7880 2 года назад +32

    My parents are around his age and left the West Indies at the same time for the same reason and miss the same things - the people and the food! Listening to your Grandpa makes me feel warm. Your Grandpa is amazing!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  2 года назад +3

      Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed the video! One Love 🖤💚💛

  • @colleenhenry-bs6ij
    @colleenhenry-bs6ij 5 месяцев назад +2

    Respect you Grandpa! Bless!!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @PinkPeachhh
    @PinkPeachhh 3 года назад +34

    Your grandpa is so precious ❤

  • @Hypercannon77
    @Hypercannon77 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’m Jamaican and I love hearing interesting stories like these, bless up!

  • @jer1230
    @jer1230 Год назад +3

    He’s so cute! ❤ I’m in Toronto area and Jamaican background, I grew up with a few Chinese Jamaicans.. and a few of the Caribbean grocery stores are owned by Chinese Jamaicans

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      I went to Toronto about 4 years and I loved it. The people are so nice and the food is amazing! Someone commented a a while back saying that there is a place in Toronto that has fish place like Hellshire

  • @hughgrant4778
    @hughgrant4778 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a lovely genuine man. I used to enjoy talking with my grandparents from “the country” about their childhood experiences

  • @Yahwhornoway
    @Yahwhornoway Год назад +5

    This video definitely blessed me today. I too have a special relationship with my grandfather. He is full of wisdom. Also from JA. Now that he is in his older years I truly cherish the time I have with him and very blessed that my children are able to know who he is. He is the reason I can cook today! 🇯🇲

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      grandparents are so special! I am glad to hear that your kids are able to meet him as well. he definitely taught you a great life skill! Blessings

  • @eb3043
    @eb3043 Год назад +3

    I love you & Grandpa's accents! Sounds so cool.

  • @zedz1989
    @zedz1989 Год назад +6

    He’s like any other grandad from Jamaica🙌🏾

  • @davidlue4029
    @davidlue4029 3 года назад +12

    He remind me of my father..looked and talked similar….he passed around 5 years ago so he would be around 90 today…we moved to Miami in 1974…

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад

      I am so sorry to hear about your father.
      Maybe they knew each other?

  • @princessnerd7266
    @princessnerd7266 Год назад +3

    Love the accent♥️♥️♥️
    Such an amazing grandpa!

  • @MadeInArt13
    @MadeInArt13 Месяц назад +1

    Such a lovely, sweet man, may he live long and happy life together with all of his real wealth and treasure, you and rest of the family.
    With love and many blessings to one and all of You.
    💜💜💜

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Месяц назад

      thank you so much for watching. I actually have a part 2 coming out tomorrow. :)
      Lots of Blessings to you and your family

  • @susanparra3732
    @susanparra3732 Год назад +4

    I would love to hear more about his experiences growing up in Jamaica!
    Thank you!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      I am planning a part 2 to this Q&A. Any specific questions you want to ask?
      Thank you so much for watching! Blessings

  • @curtistinephillips2791
    @curtistinephillips2791 Год назад +2

    Hey 👋🏽 Grandpa
    I dated a guy from Portland Jamaica when I was younger 😊and it’s a nice place I love the country pretty laid back place

  • @duart310
    @duart310 Год назад +3

    Gotta love this cat, peace and blessings to you guys

  • @AaronOlafson
    @AaronOlafson Год назад +4

    Such a remarkable and intriguing story and a sharp mind to boot. Thank you for sharing.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching. He is definitely very sharp.
      Blessings and One Love

  • @HarlemsWorld19
    @HarlemsWorld19 2 года назад +25

    That man full of wisdom 🥰 Bless his heart!!

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching! He is so smart and witty

  • @bevshuckie3650
    @bevshuckie3650 3 года назад +12

    Curry lobster 🦞 grandpa you chest high man! Love stew peas too. Thanks for sharing with us grandpa.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  3 года назад

      He loves his curry lobster.
      Thank you for watching!

  • @serenajung8135
    @serenajung8135 Год назад +6

    Fascinating. Thank you for sharing with us grandpa. Human beings can plant roots anywhere. He is proud to be a Jamaican.❤

  • @annmariebusu9924
    @annmariebusu9924 Год назад +3

    I am from Portland. I am from the capital which is called port antonio. I know prospect 😊. Nice to see your father doing well and living so long.

  • @tanyaslifeandstyle816
    @tanyaslifeandstyle816 Год назад +3

    This is Wonderful to see our elders are so important God bless your Beautiful family🇯🇲 ❤❤

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      They are so wise and important! Blessings and One Love

  • @couchdetectivesunite
    @couchdetectivesunite Год назад +2

    This is so dang amazing yall....i love this!!! I remember in Miami when i first saw an Asian Jamaican and babbbbyyyy the way my parents had to explain this to me!!

  • @ImagineJulii
    @ImagineJulii 2 года назад +8

    When grandpa said he opened a little gas station business was so cute lol “that didn’t work out too good” 😂 at least he tried! Love this video. I’m sure he did so much more we’ve yet to hear.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching and your support!

  • @kfelix2934
    @kfelix2934 Год назад +3

    I knew two Chinesse Jamacians one had the family name Kong , the other was Peter Yapp from Calrendon Parish.
    He used to make these fried shrimps that was spicy and the bomb, They cooked a damm good brown stew chicken also.

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      I might know them. The fried shrimps sounds amazing!

  • @PunditKING
    @PunditKING Год назад +12

    I love history lessons from the ppl who lived it. Loved hearing the Jamaican Chinese "we have a lot of food errr" Subscribed❤

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      Thank you so much for your support! Lots of love and blessings! ❤️

  • @burningknuckle26
    @burningknuckle26 Год назад +2

    I love the Chinese Jamaicans

  • @jchang76
    @jchang76 Год назад +2

    I ADORE your grandfather!!! What a great, amazing, and truly sweet man! My goodness, how I'd love to just ask him question after question!!
    I love history; and older people are always absolute TREASURES! Each one is a font of wisdom, experience, and history! I wish, so much, that millennials and those "gen z" creatures would realize the greatness, wisdom, historical information and experience, and great value of elderly people! We all need to remember how wonderful they are, and treat them with love, respect and the value they deserve, before they're gone!
    THANK YOU FOR THIS, SWEETHEART!!!☺️👍👏💖

    • @EatWithTinaChai
      @EatWithTinaChai  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching. They definitely have a lot of wisdom, experience and advise.
      Blessings and One love