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[QSC]

There might be things i can't relate to but i understand the asian culture more than you know.

That is what I am trying to explain to you. Since you grew up in Jamaica, you will not be able relate to certain things as a person who grew up in Asia for you do not have any real world experience growing up in Asia.

I am quite certain you would know more about the Asian culture than myself and, I am not too proud to admit it. My reason of joining Asianfinest is to get a better understanding of the Genetic traits of Asian people which was handed down based on my Ancestry which differs from your Historical background.

So I would imagine we both have our own reasons of joining Asiafinest based on our Ancestral background despite being West Indian.

Cheers!

[QSC]

i joined the asian chatroom because i saw this post which i couldn't get to reply to without joining so that is why i joined. I didnt join to learn about asian culture.

This is when you joined to Asiafinest


“Joined: 19-January 05”

This is the amount of posts you have at the date of writing.

“Posts: 7,154”

So you did not just join Asiafinest.

of course i do not have any experience in growing up in asia, why state the obvious?

Based on your comments you are coming across, as you will have a full understanding of the Asian culture by your friends explaining it to you. That is just not the case.

Your friends are merely giving you their real world experience based on their personal experience, which, doesn’t necessary mean you, would have the same experience if you grew up in Asia as a child.

It is no different than an American asking you about Jamaican culture. You can only explain so much for certain things need to be experienced literally, living in Jamaica.

but you said i'm not familar with their morals or ethics which is not the case. I don't just hang around my friends, they teach me about their culture all the time and i am still learning.



Infact a lot of asians in here are not even borned in asia, some borned in asia but grew up in the states or elsewhere. If you stay in here long enough you will realize that a lot of asians in here are very westernized.
So i'm not anymore tourist than a lot of members on here.

It really doesn’t matter if some of the Asian members are westernised or not for, their heritage is Asian and, they have family that lives or lived in Asia.

In the event they have a question on their family history in terms of morals & ethics on their upbringing that person or persons can contact an elder in their family to get the answers if their parents cannot answer.

Under the above conditions, you will not have such a means of reference for as you stated, your mother is Trinidadian and your father is Scandinavian which, has a their own culture that differs from those who were born and raised in Asia.

Do keep that in mind.

[islander]

[b]People from the West Indies are heavily mixed.

Thats true. But on some islands some mixes predominate.

On the French Caribbean island (use to be Swedish) of St. Barthelemy.

According to the 2008 census, St. Barts had 8,823 inhabitants, with caucasian islanders forming the large majority.

Then we have the island of Puerto Rico which in the 2010 census was 75.8% White Hispanic. But there is mix in that 75.8%. Should also point out that via genetics test it was found out that over 60% on that island have some native.
On the Dominican Republic the mix is

73% multiracial, 16% white, and 11% black.

Genetically they also have some native but not has much has PR.

Unlike Americans who separate themselves by race (ex. African Americans & White Americans, Asian Americans) West Indians (some will say Caribbean) will state Jamaican (Jamaica), Trini (Trinidad), Bajan (Barbados) and, so forth regardless if they resemble African, Asian, Caucasian or Indian. We don't racially divide ourselves like Americans.

This is true.

And of course, music is a big part of our culture, which brings forth Carnival in the West Indies. We also celebrate in the Americas (United States & Canada) wherever there is a large population of West Indians. I might add despite frivolous bickering amongst one another, on which Island is better, we always come together and celebrate our West Indian heritage on a yearly bases.

This is true for the entire Caribbean region which includes the sections of nations in Central America and South America which border the Caribbean. The best music comes from the Caribbean.

Video of a band from the Dominican Republic - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvgYy7QWoPo

They are dancing to it in Beijing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90cdHC6VXFQ

This post has been edited by islander: Nov 5 2011, 01:47 PM

[QSC]

Of course not been asian, there is somethings i won't be able to relate to, but that does not mean i am not familar with their morals and ethics.

This is all I was trying to explain to you. As long as you are aware, that’s all that matters.

For as I stated in my previous posts;

Previously stated by QSC
Based on your comments you are coming across, as you will have a full understanding of the Asian culture by your friends explaining it to you. That is just not the case.

You’ve pretty much cleared it up, so it is time me to focus back on the theme of the thread… Asian/West Indians.

.........What is your race by the way?

Why I am the same race as you. In addition to the other members who participate on Asiafinest… human.


As I stated in my previous post,

Previously stated by QSC
Unlike Americans who separate themselves by race (ex. African Americans & White Americans, Asian Americans) West Indians (some will say Caribbean) will state Jamaican (Jamaica), Trini (Trinidad), Bajan (Barbados) and, so forth regardless if they resemble African, Asian, Caucasian or Indian. We don't racially divide ourselves like Americans.

Cheers!

[QSC]

Here is another notable Asian West Indian.





This is by far his biggest hit in the West Indies. There were other songs that were known internationally, however this song really embodied the West Indian community. If I recall correctly, this track was released in 1984. I would need to search my records to confirm.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3BGtrZKLM8

Despite offering a Trinidadian accent, he stems from Jamaica.

A small paragraph from Wikipedia;

Lee was born in Christiana in Manchester Parish to an Afro-Jamaican mother and a Chinese father (a language teacher) originally from Kowloon, Hong Kong.

This post has been edited by QSC: Nov 6 2011, 08:46 AM

[QSC]

Where are you from?


How is he a notable asian west indian?

Surely, you've heard of Byron Lee and the Dragonaires?

[QSC]

The keyword in what I said was Asian
Bryon lee is clearly mixed yet you are calling him asian.
I actually find it very funny for you to be calling tami chin asian when infact she is more mixed than me then referring to me as tourist. She is mixed with white, black, and asian. I am just mixed with white and asian (yes east Indian are originally from asia ) because it seem as if for some reason you only consider oriental Asians to be asian, but east Indians don‘t count to you. You even continued by calling bryon lee asian, when he too is mixed, with black and asian.
Infact the oriental asian in Jamaica are not even as orthodox in following their culture as east Indians in Trinidad. They follow it very little or not at all.

Mona,

You just like to argue and that is something I do not do. It was evident in your first post in this thread which was very rude and, you are still are arguing for reasons unknown…

Nevertheless,

As I stated in my first reply to you

Also everyone in Jamaica is mixed despite the person's outer shell. Why do you think the coat of arms state "Out Of Many One People?"

I also mentioned this to “WoahZtong”

People from the West Indies are heavily mixed. It would be rare to find someone that is not mixed. The mixture is almost always African with Asian or Indian. It is the reason many Asian/Indian foods & customs have been a part of our culture for hundreds of years.

In addition to this…

And of course, music is a big part of our culture, which brings forth Carnival in the West Indies. We also celebrate in the Americas (United States & Canada) wherever there is a large population of West Indians. I might add despite frivolous bickering amongst one another, on which Island is better, we always come together and celebrate our West Indian heritage on a yearly bases.

I can assure you I am very familiar with all types of Asian people who were born in the West Indies. I am also familiar with the names they are known by in the West Indies.

If you want to post pictures on Asian West Indians that resemble more Indian by all means. There is really no need to get upset for me posting notable Asian West Indians entertainers that resemble more Chinese and/or Korean. Since both are relevant on the topic at hand.

Cheers!

[QSC]

Next thing, Ok i can see in my very first post how you would take that as an insult, and i'm sorry for that, but i was actually joking when i said "how can you assume sh!t like that" That is my sense of humor and once again if you been on Af long enough you'd know people's humor on here without getting offended.You really can't take sh!t like that seriously.

You cannot assume you can joke with everyone especially when you do not know the person.

I will continue on the entertainment side of Asian West Indians from here on.

Cheers!

[QSC]

Supercat is another notable entertainer from Jamaica. Supercat is one of the few artists who do not promote sexual content in his lyrics. His crossover with the American public occurred with a Rock group called Sugaray with a song entitled “Fly” however, he has been entertaining in Jamaica, England & The States since the late 1980’s.

Late 1990’s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuaBBAsdi50


Earlier 1990’s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=gd4570rK7iU

This post has been edited by QSC: Nov 16 2011, 10:22 AM

[mingy88]

I'm caribbean mixed like Tami Chynn and them. Born and raised in Bermuda, but my Chinese side stayed in Guyana before leaving for Bermuda to work. In bermuda there are many S.E. Asians and South Asians (I only know a few (full)East Asians here...literally like 3). I"m currently in S.E. Asia and it's like the caribbean to me with the food, weather and of course other things since The Caribbean has quite a strong Asian (mostly south) influence.

[mingy88]

I'm in Indonesia, Jakarta to be exact! Bermudian's are more in the category of the mild spicy caribbean islands, compared to Jamaica's idea of Spicey ours is pretty soft,lol. As for me, growing up w/ Indonesian food I have a high tolerance for spice. Like you, my food doesn't feel right w/ out some pepper. Here, in Indonesia they eat freshly picked peppers like cherries! XD