Many Chinese children born overseas and grew up overseas have no deep impressions of China, the distant country of their parents and ancestors. It can be said that they are basically "foreigners". Starting in 2015, the Little Masters Club has brought the annual Federation of Overseas Chinese' "Root Seeking Program" to Chinese children in overseas countries. This has since become a recurring thought. As soon as spring arrives, everyone begins to search for summer arrangements. Over the years, we have had hundreds of Chinese teenagers return to China to seek their "Roots". Their footprints have spread all over the country from Shenyang in the North to Yunnan in the South; from Shanxi and Shaanxi to the West and Shanghai, Jiangsu and Fujian in the East. The journey of root-seeking is not only a window to understand China, but also highlights the development of the country and the charm of Chinese culture, so that the children feel the enthusiasm and sincerity of the people. . In the summer camp, many children first met Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, paper-cutting, ceramics, embroidery, and opera. Most grateful to each organizer to do their best to arrange the most unique cultural programs in the local area, such as the puppet show in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, and the high-level poetry and painting performances in Jiangsu Province, all of which are highly regional and cultural. Of course, the children did not miss the famous mountains and rivers; Huashan, Wuyishan, Wutaishan, all at the foot; the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, Zhangjiajie, Fenghuang Ancient City, also visited here.
The journey of roots is not a simple trip. Many children are participating in the summer camp for the first time. In addition to the nervousness, there is also a small excitement of the first taste of independence, and a small reluctance to leave home. Similarly, mothers and fathers also must undergo a test of short separation from the child, to build a stronger will to push the children to travel farther. In just ten days, the children experienced the life with their peers, learned to wash clothes and hang clothes, clean up the house, and set up their own alarms to get up. In addition to these, more are still unresolved and reluctant, many children and local volunteer friends use WeChat to keep in touch. The process is full of twists and turns, making the ending more joyful. Every child has opened their horizons and gained valuable experiences. They have made friends in all corners of the country.
With the "Root Seeking Journey" the little masters have met more people, gone to more places, and grown in their cooperation, feedback, and gratitude. This family of small masters will be passed down from generation to generation, and the road will only get longer.