I'm seeing some of the hateful comments on here and I just want to remind everybody that this young lady lost her grandfather and is taking his ashes back to India as a way to honor him while at the same time connecting to her roots. She is going through a spiritual and emotional journey that will shape and affect her for the rest of her life. How about we focus on that?
Some of the comments here are ridiculous. So just because she was born in the US she isn't Indian? My parents and brother were born in India but I was born here. So I'm not Indian? I think we are confusing ethnicity and nationality aka citizenship. They are two different things. She doesn't have to validate her "Indian? Identity to anyone.
misuzu9254 One can't "get kicked out" of an identity. An identity is something that makes up who you are, what makes you unique. Sure we who are born here in American however America is a melting pot. American culture, as unique globally as it is, has roots in cultures around the world. And just because you live in such a place doesn't mean you can't partake in your ethnic culture in other ways, which she does, by the way. And yes, for the sake of simplicity we can call ourselves "Indian-American" however that only means you are a mix. No one has the right to say "You are not Indian enough." or "You are not American enough." You are Indian and your are also American. You are of both cultures. Anyway, I don't think that its bad to trace your ancestral origins but it can't go as far back of the Out of Africa theory. I believe because of statute of limitations kind of thing.
To everyone getting all pissy and saying "She isn't from India! Stop saying that!" Okay, fine. She isn't actually from India and she phrased it wrong. However, her ancestry IS from India and it calls to her just like it does her father, who is actually from there. That's the thing people don't get about Americans. They think we just want to steal everyone's culture. That's not true. We don't have traditions here or heritage. We're a melting pot of ALL cultures. Sure, this is our home. But we want to be apart of our family history just as much as you. I may be American, but I'd kill to see Ireland or Germany because it's my heritage; to taste the food, breathe the air, see the sites, etc. I feel it in my heart. So, yes, we need to rephrase. But please stop hating on us for simply wanting to be a part of our heritage :/
True that! They probably should have phrased it differently. My mom is from the Philippines. My dad is a white-American with German, Irish, Dutch ancestry.. But he's more German. I love going to visit the Philippines, since that's where my mom is from. I've never been to Europe before.. And it seems like the white side of my family isn't very interested in visiting most European countries.. But my dad does say that the only country he's really interested to visit in Europe is Ireland.
This is so true! My friend always tells me that I'm not really Spanish because I've never been to Spain, but I was raised in a Spanish household by a true, 100% full blooded Spaniard grandmother. Same with my Maltese heritage (my mother was half Spanish and half Maltese). It really irritates me because that is my heritage and not all of us have had the privilege to visit the homeland of our heritage (he was born in Ireland and his family is fortunate enough to visit often).
my only disagreement to the original comment is that she said America is a melting pot... that is the biggest lie that I have ever heard in my life living here in the US it's more like a salad. and yeah it calls to you but it will always be different for people who grew up there vs visits once or twice.
Melting Pot... Salad.... Same thing. America is a BLEND of all cultures that migrated here. Most of us are mixed. Which metaphor you choose doesn't change the message.
+cheesychaza Her job is to produce X videos a month or edit X things per month. This was a nice way for her to combine work with travel. That's how I see it.
All these comments about Michelle not being Indian. I'm really upset. Michelle is Indian because she is of Indian descent. Her father is Indian. Her family worked to get to America but that doesn't mean she isn't Indian. I am Vietnamese. My father is Vietnamese. My grandparents fought to get here after the fall of Saigon. I was born in America but I know who I am. Maybe you should find out who you are before you tell someone what they are and are not.
+Waverley Vuong hmmm I get what you're saying but culturally she is not Indian, she is American. Ancestry wise yes she is at least part indian. It'd be like me saying that I'm Norwegian (I am from the UK) because I have a norman surname. Ancestry-wise I could be, but culturally I am not Norwegian at all. I know my case isn't the best comparision as it's a much longer time frame. Like if an American says that they are British, I'd say no you're not if you've not lived here and don't know the culture when why claim it, I don't have a problem with people saying that they have [blank] ancestry.
+Waverley Vuong Exactly. I don't understand how people can't grasp the concept that ethnicity and culture aren't the same thing. I was born and raised in American culture; I'm American. However, ethnically, I am English.
+Fur Fox Sake American culture itself is very diverse as well; you have to be really distinct. For example Black American culture is different from other American cultures. A Vietnamese girl in LA and a Vietnamese girl in Atlanta have similar Vietnamese cultures; but pertaining to where they were raised, those two girls practice different American cultures. It's one of the interesting things about living in this country, nobody is exactly the same.
Ethnicity and nationality are different things. My ethnicity is Indian, my nationality is British. Michelle's ethnicity is half Indian half-Irish (? I'm not too sure about the other half but definitely half Indian) and her nationality is American. Can we all please learn this now ty
No don't worry about! Yeah literally there is the option of saying "British Asian" that is what I record myself as! British Asian or British Indian yeah. :)
This reminds me of when I visited my mom's hometown in the Philippines when I was in high school. It felt like another world that I've only seen in my dreams. My parents, especially my mom, worked so hard to get an education and to work in the States. I feel like I can never live up to her legacy because she worked hard to give me a privileged life, but I'm trying. These videos are great, Michelle!
She is Indian. Ethnicity is your culture/customs. Her Dad is from India. Her ethnicity is obviously a part of her. Its different to some Americans who think they're Irish when their great grandfather was Irish etc.
Yeah no she is indian. Like i agree with the americans saying they are irish when it was their. Grandfather who came to america when he was five. It kinda annoys me especially when people try to say im not irish because they have met so many Americans claiming that they are irish. Like no, my dad came to america in his 20s i live in ireland every summer just stop.
+Shauna Sfx but you're American not Irish? I'm actually Irish and I work in a tourist spot and come across Americans constantly claiming their Irish. I understand you have relations or ancestors from Ireland but you yourself aren't Irish.
not gonna lie, a lot of this reminded me of Mexico. India obviously has a bigger population, but both have similarities when it comes to what the houses in the neighborhoods looked like and such. pretty cool
My family is from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. I wasn't born there but I've visited and stayed with family many times. I guess its not the poor part, but what I meant was that some of the more heavily populated neighborhoods look like India
+Erick Veloz Im half Mexican and my dad's family is also from Monterrey, Nuevo León. Ive never been there, or at least Ive been once when I was 8 months but I dont remember. I can't wait until the day I finally get to go back and see what it's like.
The second part is "private." I wish UA-cam had a "request access" button. I really would like to see the second part of this story. It was really touching.
I wonder what her dad is feeling rn.The loss of a parent plus the burst of emotion on seeing his old abode which has so many memories of his childhood must be overwhelming.Stay strong :)
Funny how when you check online for information on some countries all you see are the bad sides, old pictures etc. No one actually takes time to get the beautiful pictures and this creates negative images of an otherwise very beautiful place to visit
As someone who has visited India 5 times, it is quite beautiful, but the dirtier side is definitely apparent with the amount of pollution and homelessness
+Mr. Smith Its all about perspective.. If someone has the time to find.. There are millions of wonderful sceneries and images and articles and whatsoever which show the "Better" side of India :D
Brihadeesh Sivakumar Oh ok, thanks for the info. I love india too but what I have heard makes me want to just stay at home experience india by i and ndian restaurants and videos, lol.
dude he is not driving the car....in indian cars steering is located on the right side not like american ..in america they used to be on the left side if iam not wrong
Her fathers house is really good, especially for the 70s in India. That is a look looking neighborhood. She would have lived a good middle class life if her grandfather had stayed in India.
+CharlesBarkleyGG so true! irony is she would have had a far better richer prosperous and meaningful and happier life in india than she has in america but she has no idea as she is clueless about india
This was beautiful Michelle and it almost brought tears to my eyes. I'm a masters student in the US and I'm missing my home so much... Cannot wait to go back once I'm done with my studies. You should definitely visit India once again in the future and document your journey... I'll be more than happy to host you :)
This video is wonderful. I love that I got to see her dad's input too. I especially loved how he used to get milk at 4am with his grandma and then come backto meditate and pray. That made me feel so relaxed and happy.
to all the commenters, ethnicity and nationality are two different things. just because she was born in america doesn't mean she isn't of indian descent. that's why it's indian-american and not just american. ethnicity is in your blood so being born somewhere other than where the majority of other people of your ethnicity are born doesn't make you not of that ethnicity. america doesn't have a national ethnicity anyway so being american definitely doesn't do anything to your ethnicity.
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this troubling time. In the same breath, I thank you and your family for this video. I wish it was under better circumstances, but I'm glad you got to see it. One day I hope I get to freely do the same so I can go see Cuba.
I wish people are more accepting, especially for someone who actually is interested in knowing about her country, her culture and does not want to be ignorant or act completely non-Indian. Hope she had a good time here in India
Much respect for those people who could leave their motherland and go to live in a new country. Not even that, end up loving it and being mad patriotic. Personally I couldn't do it. I could have dual nationality but my patriotism for my homeland is just over boiling that I don't think the love for my new found country will ever compete.
She means her entire family is from there, that's where her blood is from. It's nice to Trace your roots, she's fully Indian and knows nothing about the culture. That's what it's about
This reminds me of me every time I visit Germany, where my mom was born and raised. I visit as often as I can afford and every time I have to come back home to the States I leave a bigger and bigger piece of my heart in Germany. Last year when I went especially, I almost didn't get on the plane home. And I know the next time I go to Germany I will not be able to leave, ever. I hope she finds new things about herself to keep herself connected to India, and that she too keeps a piece of her heart there to go back to.
man, how I love buzzfeed... youth can relate to the vids, most of them can because it interracial, in a moment I feel now and felt before watching the channels vids how I witness all the kinds of races gather together. That's must b a future, thanks buzz;)
You really can't compare the two! Whoever lives away from India knows how it feels. Super grateful to be in th states but at the same time nothing and I mean nothing will ever come close to the feeling of home I have whenever I go to India
I'm European and I went to India last year.. I love it and can't wait to go back! I love it's culture and everything about it.. I wanna live there so much 💕
What is there to hate? That's the western name and that's how it works all over the world. People will call it by the name they know. Do you call the river Nile Iteru? Or the river Volga Idel? Or the river Rhine as Rein of Rijn? Do you call the country of China as Zhongua or Japan as Nippon Koku or Germany as Deutschland? The world doesn't revolve around you, get over it!
Yes you are right, if they can call river ganga as ganges then they should also call yoga, guru and other things in their own language why have they adopted the sanskrit words
So many people in the comments complaining about how she's not actually Indian, doesn't look Indian, or doesn't know anything about the culture. Oh my god you guys, just chill! She went back to the country of her family's origins to essentially BURY HER GRANDFATHER. Show some respect and shut up with your accuracy checks.
***** I'm glad you agree! I visited my home country Vietnam just a few years ago and it was both humbling and inspiring so I can definitely relate to this video :)
I wish Michelle the best and it's amazing to see just how different things can be. Sometimes we forget that the whole world isn't the same as it is where we are. Some people have it better but a lot of people have it way worse.
my grandparents came to the US before World War II, they used to live in Hiroshima. When my grandmother went back to visit in the 1980's she didn't recognize a thing.
+SimderZ she cant relate or connect to india truly... needs moretime for that. her dad is a wannabe fake american. he cant even speak hindi without a cringeworthy accent lol i mean plzzz dont tell me they dont speak hindi at homee and dont watch bollywood movies
If you are descendent of immigrants, you should try to visit where your family is from. It's so eye opening and humbling. It makes you appreciate the life you have is the US.
@@prafful_sahu look at the situation of our country. It's literally a battle zone. Political parties, caste fights, religious riots, communalism,poverty, what not
this video made me emotional... i was born in bagdad and my family came to america when i was only 1 1/2. I would love to see where i was born and where my family lived. Thank you for sharing!
omg I relate to his dad. one day I was having all my dreams in Spanish then one day I started having them in English. It was like I had converted idk. it was such a milestone back then.
I am Australian, and I lived in Nepal most of my childhood. This is really bringing back memories and made me a bit emotional. I am now living in Australia and have been for the passed few months. It is weird to be back where my parents are from.
When I was listening to her father tell stories about his childhood, all the games, competition, daily routine I just got so emotional, I just started crying. My childhood was very similar to his, and growing up in India but also moving at such a tender age was a little confusing, however it was probably the most exciting thing to happen. But watching this brings back old memories I shared with my old friends, family and neighbors, I can't believe I'm crying .
I love the shot of the Swastika in the back ground at 2:28...it shows the true usage of the symbol before the Nazi’s co-opted it for their hateful regime. In Indian culture it’s a symbol of good fortune.
When I was 15 I toured around Italy. Knowing my grandparents came from Italy, and knowing I more than likely still have family there it was very surreal stepping off the boat. I got to experience something very special and I hope everyone has a chance to do this. To go connect with your roots.
+Brianna Gordy that wears off straight away. Half my family is italian and i've been probs over 40 times now. its just like any other place now. Just less efficient.
Scrolling through the comments is disheartening. She shared a personal experience with us and you ignorant people are arguing about who/what she identifies with. It's unbelievable how miserable you people must be in your lives to constantly bash and pick apart someone you don't even know!!! Anyways!! Very beautiful video what a blessing to be able to go back to Indian and connect with your culture and start healing from the loss of a grandparent.
I've had a similar experience with El Salvador because I had been there when I was young but didn't remember it, but going back has me to realize that there is too much damn murder to stay
i feel like i could relate to this on a personal level. my dad was a refugee from the vietnam war and went to hong kong to continue his life. his family at the time was scattered across vietnam. some were in ho chi minh(my dad was as well) and his brother was at nha trang and a few others were in hanoi. they got out of the country in different ships and arrived at different places. some got sent to america, canada and also hong kong. He (my dad) started a family in hong kong and eversince our family has never been back to our roots(vietnam) until 2 years ago. it was a surreal experience. my family was seeing what has changed since then and i was thinking that this might've been the life i could have had. being raised in this city and being another person that i never thought that i would've been. loved this video Michelle, and my condolences to you and your family for your loss.
i know how you feel, my aunt passed away unexpectedly this febuary and i left school for a whole week to travel to mexico where my dad grew up, she was laid to rest with her husband near my grandparents who passed away when i was 4 and before i was born, we havent been there since i was 10 and over that time my aunts health deteriorated untill she passed. Being where i was in the middle of nowhere on a ranch i learned alot more of my dads past and how life used to be in mexico gowing up in the 1960s and it really shows a lot more of your parents life before you were born, may your grandfather rest in peace.
This was very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. It's so sweet to view how proud both she and her father are about their country and heritage. I wish I could go travel to all the places my parents and elder family members are from; something to definitely check off my bucket list. I will be 22 next month and I could really relate to the girl speaking. Off I go to watch part two.
idk why im crying watching this.. ive always wanted to leave my country and its pretty reasonable.. but watching this it made me appreciate what i already have, why start from zero when i have a million already , i guess im just being too emotional about it but it hurts how much i can relate
+IdkLOLOLOL tip from a Indian if you decide to go to a non-vegeterean place to eat do not order Chicken Korma or the other types of korma unless you are in a mood for some pretty spicy food
I'm offended by you saying you're so thankful to have gone to America.. life in India isn't as bad as it might seem to you.. I'm not criticizing your family's decision to move or anything, but you sound like you're thankful that you didn't have to grow up in a seemingly "unpriviledged" country..
Okay guys, why would anyone from any country immigrate? Why would they leave their home and almost everything they hold dear? The do it to survive. They do it because their circumstances their home country/city aren't in any way favourable. Yes, not all Indians are poor or under developed. It's come a long way and will continue to grow, however you shouldn't blame anyone for being grateful for not being raised there. You should instead hope that one day, the world develops in such away that people won't have to feel that way. That the world grows to house all it's citizens fairly.
+Namaka Lis Major Bhuddist sites in India are Ladakh, Darjeeling and Tawang and none of the regions have Hindi Language. But it will easier for u to communicate with few people there who speak Hindi. Also, there are Chittagong in Bangladesh, Nepal (birth place of Buddha) and Bhutan & Sri Lanka (Buddhist countries) which have many Buddist sites. Make sure u visit them when u come to India.
I'm seeing some of the hateful comments on here and I just want to remind everybody that this young lady lost her grandfather and is taking his ashes back to India as a way to honor him while at the same time connecting to her roots. She is going through a spiritual and emotional journey that will shape and affect her for the rest of her life. How about we focus on that?
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Some of the comments here are ridiculous. So just because she was born in the US she isn't Indian? My parents and brother were born in India but I was born here. So I'm not Indian? I think we are confusing ethnicity and nationality aka citizenship. They are two different things. She doesn't have to validate her "Indian? Identity to anyone.
+Sandra Meesala your race is indian but hence u were not in Born in India you're not Indian citizen
+Aspire wot she may not be Indian citizen but she is Indian by ethnicity and no one can deny that
definitely true
Aspire wot No one is talking about citizenship. We are talking about the validation of one's ethnicity.
misuzu9254 One can't "get kicked out" of an identity. An identity is something that makes up who you are, what makes you unique. Sure we who are born here in American however America is a melting pot. American culture, as unique globally as it is, has roots in cultures around the world. And just because you live in such a place doesn't mean you can't partake in your ethnic culture in other ways, which she does, by the way. And yes, for the sake of simplicity we can call ourselves "Indian-American" however that only means you are a mix. No one has the right to say "You are not Indian enough." or "You are not American enough." You are Indian and your are also American. You are of both cultures.
Anyway, I don't think that its bad to trace your ancestral origins but it can't go as far back of the Out of Africa theory. I believe because of statute of limitations kind of thing.
It's amazing how her dad remembers so much despite being so little.
+Rachel Henry ikr
+Rachel Henry I was thinking the same.
to be honest childhood memories are most vivid
To everyone getting all pissy and saying "She isn't from India! Stop saying that!" Okay, fine. She isn't actually from India and she phrased it wrong. However, her ancestry IS from India and it calls to her just like it does her father, who is actually from there. That's the thing people don't get about Americans. They think we just want to steal everyone's culture. That's not true. We don't have traditions here or heritage. We're a melting pot of ALL cultures. Sure, this is our home. But we want to be apart of our family history just as much as you. I may be American, but I'd kill to see Ireland or Germany because it's my heritage; to taste the food, breathe the air, see the sites, etc. I feel it in my heart. So, yes, we need to rephrase. But please stop hating on us for simply wanting to be a part of our heritage :/
True that! They probably should have phrased it differently. My mom is from the Philippines. My dad is a white-American with German, Irish, Dutch ancestry.. But he's more German. I love going to visit the Philippines, since that's where my mom is from. I've never been to Europe before.. And it seems like the white side of my family isn't very interested in visiting most European countries.. But my dad does say that the only country he's really interested to visit in Europe is Ireland.
This is so true! My friend always tells me that I'm not really Spanish because I've never been to Spain, but I was raised in a Spanish household by a true, 100% full blooded Spaniard grandmother. Same with my Maltese heritage (my mother was half Spanish and half Maltese). It really irritates me because that is my heritage and not all of us have had the privilege to visit the homeland of our heritage (he was born in Ireland and his family is fortunate enough to visit often).
my only disagreement to the original comment is that she said America is a melting pot... that is the biggest lie that I have ever heard in my life living here in the US it's more like a salad. and yeah it calls to you but it will always be different for people who grew up there vs visits once or twice.
Melting Pot... Salad.... Same thing. America is a BLEND of all cultures that migrated here. Most of us are mixed. Which metaphor you choose doesn't change the message.
+Pope Ash-hole agree but its sad it took her so long to visit where her heritage 's from.
I thought buzzfeed were just like hey, do you want to travel back to India but no she had to pay and buzzfeed still got yt money off it
+cheesychaza lmao
+cheesychaza how do yu know thar she had to pai? I think they combined it.
+cheesychaza Her job is to produce X videos a month or edit X things per month. This was a nice way for her to combine work with travel. That's how I see it.
All these comments about Michelle not being Indian. I'm really upset. Michelle is Indian because she is of Indian descent. Her father is Indian. Her family worked to get to America but that doesn't mean she isn't Indian. I am Vietnamese. My father is Vietnamese. My grandparents fought to get here after the fall of Saigon. I was born in America but I know who I am. Maybe you should find out who you are before you tell someone what they are and are not.
+Waverley Vuong Thank you
+Waverley Vuong hmmm I get what you're saying but culturally she is not Indian, she is American. Ancestry wise yes she is at least part indian. It'd be like me saying that I'm Norwegian (I am from the UK) because I have a norman surname. Ancestry-wise I could be, but culturally I am not Norwegian at all. I know my case isn't the best comparision as it's a much longer time frame. Like if an American says that they are British, I'd say no you're not if you've not lived here and don't know the culture when why claim it, I don't have a problem with people saying that they have [blank] ancestry.
+Waverley Vuong So you're american then? You literally have no ties to that country except your heritage.
+Waverley Vuong Exactly. I don't understand how people can't grasp the concept that ethnicity and culture aren't the same thing. I was born and raised in American culture; I'm American. However, ethnically, I am English.
+Fur Fox Sake American culture itself is very diverse as well; you have to be really distinct. For example Black American culture is different from other American cultures. A Vietnamese girl in LA and a Vietnamese girl in Atlanta have similar Vietnamese cultures; but pertaining to where they were raised, those two girls practice different American cultures. It's one of the interesting things about living in this country, nobody is exactly the same.
I missed the chance to go back to the Philippines when my grandparents passed, thank you for sharing this!
Now , this is the actual WORK FROM HOME.
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This has whole new meaning rn
Vedant Mishra yo predictions
Ethnicity and nationality are different things.
My ethnicity is Indian, my nationality is British.
Michelle's ethnicity is half Indian half-Irish (? I'm not too sure about the other half but definitely half Indian) and her nationality is American. Can we all please learn this now ty
No don't worry about! Yeah literally there is the option of saying "British Asian" that is what I record myself as! British Asian or British Indian yeah. :)
yashmita arora Ah ok cool! :)
+yashmita arora Was going to comment this same idea haha! nice!
+yashmita arora Hmm, what about people born and raised in another country till a certain age then moved to another?
Mike oone Pretty sure their nationality could be chosen by which ever they preferred.
I'm form America but I lived in India for the past 2 years
may I ask where in India
Giiirl do you go to AES?
Gianluigi Donnarumma crap joke
This reminds me of when I visited my mom's hometown in the Philippines when I was in high school. It felt like another world that I've only seen in my dreams. My parents, especially my mom, worked so hard to get an education and to work in the States. I feel like I can never live up to her legacy because she worked hard to give me a privileged life, but I'm trying. These videos are great, Michelle!
She is Indian. Ethnicity is your culture/customs. Her Dad is from India. Her ethnicity is obviously a part of her. Its different to some Americans who think they're Irish when their great grandfather was Irish etc.
+ailish086 So she's Indian even though she's half white...?
+ɢɛɴɛsis yes, just how most mixed race African Americans identify with being black
Yeah no she is indian. Like i agree with the americans saying they are irish when it was their. Grandfather who came to america when he was five. It kinda annoys me especially when people try to say im not irish because they have met so many Americans claiming that they are irish. Like no, my dad came to america in his 20s i live in ireland every summer just stop.
+ɢɛɴɛsis yes because if it's a part of her family it's probably a big part of her
+Shauna Sfx but you're American not Irish? I'm actually Irish and I work in a tourist spot and come across Americans constantly claiming their Irish. I understand you have relations or ancestors from Ireland but you yourself aren't Irish.
Aww, Michelle, I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Damn, she's so freaking beautiful.
She is.
Ikr, Indian's are beautiful asf idek how ffs
@@dr.manojsaxena3049 lol anything
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@Eugene Kendrick You responded to a five year old comment...you feel good about yourself bud?
not gonna lie, a lot of this reminded me of Mexico. India obviously has a bigger population, but both have similarities when it comes to what the houses in the neighborhoods looked like and such. pretty cool
Not me I'm from the Rich part of Mexico so idk what your talking about where in Mexico are you from ? If you mind sharing :)
My family is from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. I wasn't born there but I've visited and stayed with family many times. I guess its not the poor part, but what I meant was that some of the more heavily populated neighborhoods look like India
+Erick Veloz oh ok
+Erick Veloz Im half Mexican and my dad's family is also from Monterrey, Nuevo León. Ive never been there, or at least Ive been once when I was 8 months but I dont remember. I can't wait until the day I finally get to go back and see what it's like.
+Eve Rivera sorry for all of that XD
I lost it at "Margaya, Margaya" because that's what I say most of the time
What? I didn't get the humour. Or was it criticism?
Draken Kartikay Kaul It wasn't criticism. I just use that word all the time so it was relateable for me.
+NatashaM When i feel danger all i shout is.. Mummmy!!!!!! And ye i am Indian..
army everywhere xD
Just Another Atheist same
The second part is "private." I wish UA-cam had a "request access" button. I really would like to see the second part of this story. It was really touching.
+Detschizm Same here!
+Detschizm same. :(
+Detschizm sometimes youtuber post it private to see how it turnes out or to put a new title on, stuff like that
+Detschizm Usually there private for rendering reasons. You can watch it now
i'm so sorry for your loss... hope you and your family are coping well.
I wonder what her dad is feeling rn.The loss of a parent plus the burst of emotion on seeing his old abode which has so many memories of his childhood must be overwhelming.Stay strong :)
WHAT SHE IS A YEAR OLDER THAN ME??? What am I doing with my life.
theres still openings at buzzfeed lol
+um 😂😂😂 I actually Laughed Out Loud at that!! 😂
my thoughts too!
India is an incredible place! I'm so happy I got to spend 2 weeks there!
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Michelle, I'm very sorry for your loss. hope you find the strength to cope with it. :)
Funny how when you check online for information on some countries all you see are the bad sides, old pictures etc. No one actually takes time to get the beautiful pictures and this creates negative images of an otherwise very beautiful place to visit
As someone who has visited India 5 times, it is quite beautiful, but the dirtier side is definitely apparent with the amount of pollution and homelessness
+Mr. Smith Its all about perspective.. If someone has the time to find.. There are millions of wonderful sceneries and images and articles and whatsoever which show the "Better" side of India :D
"This is the life I could have had" - love you, but this was a bit offensive. India is not a bad place to live. It's humbling and inspiring.
She was just saying that she could have lived in India. She wasn't trying to offend anyone
she was just saying she could've lived there... not that she wouldn't want to
That wasn't offensive. And you're right. It's not a bad place to live.... If constant chaos is your thing.
If you love anarchy, India is your place.
Its not in a bad way
i've always wanted to go to india. it just seems so damn beautiful
lol on the north side of india its LITERALLY a shithole. People publicly defecate alot.
dont live in 90s grow up and see present india.
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Brihadeesh Sivakumar Oh ok, thanks for the info. I love india too but what I have heard makes me want to just stay at home experience india by i and ndian restaurants and videos, lol.
Brihadeesh Sivakumar Ah ok. I believe ya i MEAN ur the indian here lol
For sec i was like "Omg what are you doing look at the road!" At 1:41 but than i was like oh wait ...
dude he is not driving the car....in indian cars steering is located on the right side not like american ..in america they used to be on the left side if iam not wrong
charan tej he literally said, “oh wait”
Her fathers house is really good, especially for the 70s in India. That is a look looking neighborhood. She would have lived a good middle class life if her grandfather had stayed in India.
+CharlesBarkleyGG so true! irony is she would have had a far better richer prosperous and meaningful and happier life in india than she has in america but she has no idea as she is clueless about india
This was beautiful Michelle and it almost brought tears to my eyes.
I'm a masters student in the US and I'm missing my home so much... Cannot wait to go back once I'm done with my studies.
You should definitely visit India once again in the future and document your journey... I'll be more than happy to host you :)
She's so cute. Every time I see a video clip of her smiling I can't help but click on it.
My ethnicity is Indian but I'm Canadian and this is how I felt when I went to India after seven years of not going. It's so nice
This video is wonderful. I love that I got to see her dad's input too. I especially loved how he used to get milk at 4am with his grandma and then come backto meditate and pray. That made me feel so relaxed and happy.
to all the commenters, ethnicity and nationality are two different things. just because she was born in america doesn't mean she isn't of indian descent. that's why it's indian-american and not just american. ethnicity is in your blood so being born somewhere other than where the majority of other people of your ethnicity are born doesn't make you not of that ethnicity. america doesn't have a national ethnicity anyway so being american definitely doesn't do anything to your ethnicity.
I don't get why people can't understand the difference between Ethnicity and Nationality. -.-
What about Native Americans? Whatever though, it's all beans and rice to me.
+R0llinr0kk3r native americans will be native americans wherever they go
this video has been shot beautifully. i can't imagine living anywhere else except India
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this troubling time. In the same breath, I thank you and your family for this video. I wish it was under better circumstances, but I'm glad you got to see it.
One day I hope I get to freely do the same so I can go see Cuba.
man she's so beautiful!
SHE IS AS BEAUTIFUL as my butthole!!
+Yeezy yeah, +1000
+imperial fire stfu you hater
I wish people are more accepting, especially for someone who actually is interested in knowing about her country, her culture and does not want to be ignorant or act completely non-Indian. Hope she had a good time here in India
Much respect for those people who could leave their motherland and go to live in a new country. Not even that, end up loving it and being mad patriotic. Personally I couldn't do it. I could have dual nationality but my patriotism for my homeland is just over boiling that I don't think the love for my new found country will ever compete.
OHMYGOD THIS IS WHERE MY DAD USED TO LIVE LIKE RIGHT AROUND THAT PLACE
She means her entire family is from there, that's where her blood is from. It's nice to Trace your roots, she's fully Indian and knows nothing about the culture. That's what it's about
+Shelby Huntsman actually she's only half Indian, but that doesn't take away from the overall journey she went on.
I love her, she's gorgeous and funny and I wish her the best :)
dont fall in love online...u wont get the CAT
This reminds me of me every time I visit Germany, where my mom was born and raised. I visit as often as I can afford and every time I have to come back home to the States I leave a bigger and bigger piece of my heart in Germany. Last year when I went especially, I almost didn't get on the plane home. And I know the next time I go to Germany I will not be able to leave, ever.
I hope she finds new things about herself to keep herself connected to India, and that she too keeps a piece of her heart there to go back to.
❤ love your thoughts :)
I've always wanted to visit Germany it is so lovely :) and the language is too
+Stephanie Alfaro no, I'm german anf germany is boring af😂 and the language sounds horrible._. there are so many nice languages.-.
+Miranda Kumar of course there are many beautiful languages
+Miranda Kumar and n btw your the only german ive heard say this before. it's maybe the young generations that are un wise . and I also speak german.
man, how I love buzzfeed... youth can relate to the vids, most of them can because it interracial, in a moment I feel now and felt before watching the channels vids how I witness all the kinds of races gather together. That's must b a future, thanks buzz;)
You really can't compare the two! Whoever lives away from India knows how it feels. Super grateful to be in th states but at the same time nothing and I mean nothing will ever come close to the feeling of home I have whenever I go to India
Awwwww Michelleeee, we love you so much. Fighting~ ❤️🙆🏻
+awkward_potato ARMY
I'm European and I went to India last year.. I love it and can't wait to go back! I love it's culture and everything about it.. I wanna live there so much 💕
I hate it when "westerns" call River "Ganga" as Ganges.. its not ganges !!
What is there to hate? That's the western name and that's how it works all over the world. People will call it by the name they know. Do you call the river Nile Iteru? Or the river Volga Idel? Or the river Rhine as Rein of Rijn? Do you call the country of China as Zhongua or Japan as Nippon Koku or Germany as Deutschland? The world doesn't revolve around you, get over it!
+cloudzackvincent no i dont.. sorry "how about i'll call you vincentes?? :p
The Prince that was Podrick that's right, let people call it as they wish.
I'm of Indian heritage, and I'd like to call the river Ganga.
Exactly
Yes you are right, if they can call river ganga as ganges then they should also call yoga, guru and other things in their own language why have they adopted the sanskrit words
I feel for her because I'm born in Canada but only ever been to India (Punjab) once
Jaiden Deol you should go man,
The feeling is out of the world to be in your motherland...
I'm so sorry for your loss..
However i must say Michelle is seriously the most beautiful woman ever to me!
NOT AS BEAUTIFUL AS U THO!.... thats the awkard me
+LivLaugh are these guys really trying to hit on you right now? how desperate and lonely they must be
So many people in the comments complaining about how she's not actually Indian, doesn't look Indian, or doesn't know anything about the culture. Oh my god you guys, just chill! She went back to the country of her family's origins to essentially BURY HER GRANDFATHER. Show some respect and shut up with your accuracy checks.
You should know where you *come from* before you know where you're *going...*
***** I'm glad you agree! I visited my home country Vietnam just a few years ago and it was both humbling and inspiring so I can definitely relate to this video :)
+Graphic Design Guy Who said this ? I have heard this quote before .
fobudomh It's definitely something that's been said in a similar fashion many times, I don't who said the original most known quote though.
I'm proud to be an Indian
every Indian is proud that he or she is indian...:)
Not those in US. bitter truth. indians have bad influence upon americans and they feel ashamed to call themselves american..
I wish Michelle the best and it's amazing to see just how different things can be. Sometimes we forget that the whole world isn't the same as it is where we are. Some people have it better but a lot of people have it way worse.
my grandparents came to the US before World War II, they used to live in Hiroshima. When my grandmother went back to visit in the 1980's she didn't recognize a thing.
I am sorry
I'm so sorry that your grandfather passed, but it's wonderful that you get to share this part of his memory with the rest of your family.
Her comments are not very complimentary towards india. She seems to view it as lesser
+SimderZ Come on.. she is emotional all the while !!
+SimderZ she cant relate or connect to india truly... needs moretime for that. her dad is a wannabe fake american. he cant even speak hindi without a cringeworthy accent lol i mean plzzz dont tell me they dont speak hindi at homee and dont watch bollywood movies
Paul Adonia what do you mean specifically by 'backwards'? ie. 'backwards people'?? In what way are Indian's a 'backwards people'??
+Bollywood One True, he even speaks more American, maybe he disowned India in his head
Rohan B yeah that is true but give it time mate.... Things are changing all we need is some time
If you are descendent of immigrants, you should try to visit where your family is from. It's so eye opening and humbling. It makes you appreciate the life you have is the US.
I always thought she is Hispanic.
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Shes half hispanic
+yaressy loera I don't think she is because look at her mother.. But I'm not too sure but I do think she is full Indian..
+Madelyne Grimmett in some other buzzfeed videos she mentioned that she was only half Indian
+Madelyne Grimmett I don't think that's her mother. Michelle has said before that she is half white and half indian
Going to India this summer for holiday - even MORE excited now
"This is a humbling experience" "This is where I could have grown up". She's indirectly saying she would not want to grow up here.
Deborah Dias i wouldn't hlame her actually.
@@alex-sv8ru why though?
@@prafful_sahu look at the situation of our country. It's literally a battle zone. Political parties, caste fights, religious riots, communalism,poverty, what not
@@jaithomas8831 Which century are u talking about?
I am sorry for your loss Michele. I understand what it feels like to lose the loved ones.
Aww I'm so happy for Michelle!
this video made me emotional... i was born in bagdad and my family came to america when i was only 1 1/2. I would love to see where i was born and where my family lived. Thank you for sharing!
omg I relate to his dad. one day I was having all my dreams in Spanish then one day I started having them in English. It was like I had converted idk. it was such a milestone back then.
I am Australian, and I lived in Nepal most of my childhood. This is really bringing back memories and made me a bit emotional. I am now living in Australia and have been for the passed few months. It is weird to be back where my parents are from.
India......my country rocks
this is beautiful. not only for her, but for her mother and father. they get to go "home" and share their young life with their daughter
This must be so cool! I love seeing people so excited about things ! :)
When I was listening to her father tell stories about his childhood, all the games, competition, daily routine I just got so emotional, I just started crying. My childhood was very similar to his, and growing up in India but also moving at such a tender age was a little confusing, however it was probably the most exciting thing to happen. But watching this brings back old memories I shared with my old friends, family and neighbors, I can't believe I'm crying .
I love the shot of the Swastika in the back ground at 2:28...it shows the true usage of the symbol before the Nazi’s co-opted it for their hateful regime. In Indian culture it’s a symbol of good fortune.
When I was 15 I toured around Italy. Knowing my grandparents came from Italy, and knowing I more than likely still have family there it was very surreal stepping off the boat. I got to experience something very special and I hope everyone has a chance to do this. To go connect with your roots.
+Brianna Gordy that wears off straight away. Half my family is italian and i've been probs over 40 times now. its just like any other place now. Just less efficient.
FYI Pan Am Airlines is Delta now
+Joseph Kim except for the oppulance and glory
Exactly
OMG when she burst into tears in the beggining! Omg Michelle is my favorite
When Michelle's dad explained the kite fights I immediately thought of The Kite Runner. That book is amazing.
Good book, good movie. But i think the main character has a different experience when he goes back to his home country than this girl.
+Spoony Spooner Oh yeah, definitely. No doubt. Only similarity is the kite fighting
been to India to feel my roots a few years back. I can relate. big love.
i always knew she was indian because she look so much indian :)
Her father's memories are so precious
Scrolling through the comments is disheartening. She shared a personal experience with us and you ignorant people are arguing about who/what she identifies with. It's unbelievable how miserable you people must be in your lives to constantly bash and pick apart someone you don't even know!!! Anyways!! Very beautiful video what a blessing to be able to go back to Indian and connect with your culture and start healing from the loss of a grandparent.
I'm 13 and Indian, I've been to India a few times. It's so cool to see someone else's experience. Also, I love you so much!
I've had a similar experience with El Salvador because I had been there when I was young but didn't remember it, but going back has me to realize that there is too much damn murder to stay
I went to India this past summer, and it was the greatest experience. One of the most life changing things
Thanks for sharing your story with us Michelle.
That opening, right in the feels.
What a beautiful video, Michelle! & such a beautiful family! 💖💖
i feel like i could relate to this on a personal level. my dad was a refugee from the vietnam war and went to hong kong to continue his life. his family at the time was scattered across vietnam. some were in ho chi minh(my dad was as well) and his brother was at nha trang and a few others were in hanoi. they got out of the country in different ships and arrived at different places. some got sent to america, canada and also hong kong. He (my dad) started a family in hong kong and eversince our family has never been back to our roots(vietnam) until 2 years ago. it was a surreal experience. my family was seeing what has changed since then and i was thinking that this might've been the life i could have had. being raised in this city and being another person that i never thought that i would've been. loved this video Michelle, and my condolences to you and your family for your loss.
+Ivana Duong but i don't agree with the part where she said what her life would be if she was brought up in india as if it would be bad thing.
I'm sorry for your loss Michelle! A bittersweet trip.
"I was like MARGAYAH MARGAYAH" .... That was so white I cant even 😂
Buzzfeed should def make more videos like these
i know how you feel, my aunt passed away unexpectedly this febuary and i left school for a whole week to travel to mexico where my dad grew up, she was laid to rest with her husband near my grandparents who passed away when i was 4 and before i was born, we havent been there since i was 10 and over that time my aunts health deteriorated untill she passed. Being where i was in the middle of nowhere on a ranch i learned alot more of my dads past and how life used to be in mexico gowing up in the 1960s and it really shows a lot more of your parents life before you were born, may your grandfather rest in peace.
This was very beautiful. Thank you for sharing. It's so sweet to view how proud both she and her father are about their country and heritage. I wish I could go travel to all the places my parents and elder family members are from; something to definitely check off my bucket list. I will be 22 next month and I could really relate to the girl speaking. Off I go to watch part two.
20% hate comments
60% complaining about hate comments
10% others
So true I was looking for the hate comments scrolled a lot and couldn't find any 😓
This makes me so emotional I'm south african ive never been their but we are going soon and it makes me so happy
That's my grandparents neighborhood (where her dad used to live) -- WOW!
+Young Suspekt did u like not read her comment and just on her profile pic
+Esh Baby that is really cool
idk why im crying watching this.. ive always wanted to leave my country and its pretty reasonable.. but watching this it made me appreciate what i already have, why start from zero when i have a million already , i guess im just being too emotional about it but it hurts how much i can relate
I find India beautiful , every part of it :)
So happy for her 😭💖 I held back so many tears.
Aw Michelle is so cute! Lovely video.
I'm half Indian too, and I can't wait till I go to India one day !!
Tip from a person that visited India 5 times, bring a lot of anti-itch cream, pepto bismol, and toilet paper
+NVR guru yea i agree with that guy
but i don't understand the pepto bismol tho?
***** ohhhhhh right gotcha
+IdkLOLOLOL tip from a Indian if you decide to go to a non-vegeterean place to eat do not order Chicken Korma or the other types of korma unless you are in a mood for some pretty spicy food
I'm offended by you saying you're so thankful to have gone to America.. life in India isn't as bad as it might seem to you..
I'm not criticizing your family's decision to move or anything, but you sound like you're thankful that you didn't have to grow up in a seemingly "unpriviledged" country..
+queseraseraballdance She is just thankful that so many sacrifices were made so that she could live in comfort, wherever in the world.
I mean to be honest i'm kinda thankful i didn't grow up in india too. :l
Rohan B Same I'm grateful i was brought up in Britain, but I'm now living in India oh well.
Okay guys, why would anyone from any country immigrate? Why would they leave their home and almost everything they hold dear? The do it to survive. They do it because their circumstances their home country/city aren't in any way favourable. Yes, not all Indians are poor or under developed. It's come a long way and will continue to grow, however you shouldn't blame anyone for being grateful for not being raised there. You should instead hope that one day, the world develops in such away that people won't have to feel that way. That the world grows to house all it's citizens fairly.
I wish I grew up in india
What a beautiful experience to go through with your family. I'm sorry for your loss and I'm glad you got to get this cool new perspective on life.
One of the major languages spoken in India is Hindi, right? I want to visit ancient Buddhist sites in India after I've learned Hindi :3
Yeah
+Namaka
Pal Xlri I want to learn Hindi because in my opinion it's the 2nd most beautiful language in the world (that I've heard).
+Namaka Lis Major Bhuddist sites in India are Ladakh, Darjeeling and Tawang and none of the regions have Hindi Language. But it will easier for u to communicate with few people there who speak Hindi. Also, there are Chittagong in Bangladesh, Nepal (birth place of Buddha) and Bhutan & Sri Lanka (Buddhist countries) which have many Buddist sites. Make sure u visit them when u come to India.
Amit Chakraborty Thank you :3