my grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather's names on plaques in the altar

my aunt showing my my ancestors names on the altar

my tunnel walk out song--bubblebutt

When we drove up to the village, we were welcomed with a huge line of firecrackers set off

I was so happy to meet my aunt in China for the first time

The kids band

I was greeted with a live children's band playing as I walked through the entrance to the temple

The door of my ancestral home where my grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather lived

Listening to village elder's story about growing up with my great grandfather

This village elder grew up with my great grandfather. What a surprise to be able to meet him.

The door of my ancestral home

I had a red carpet welcome

Al and Ty translating between Teochew and Mandarin

Teochew ceramic art

My aunt gave me this photo of my grandfather. Everyone says I have his nose.

Listening to a very hearty welcome speech

My cohort and village gathered in the ancestral temple

A local fruit stand

Photo in the Trang Temple

Standing with the men of my grandfather's village

proud to have strong female officials in my region

paying respects to my ancestors

A red envelope for the ancestral temple

Ty and I, during a funny moment of Ellis' translation

Group photo inside the temple

My grandfather's name is written on the wall