Celebrations and Travel
China is a large coutry with a long history. Adoptees were born and adopted from many different parts of the country, although some of the earliest adoptees came from the larger and more well off provinces in the south and eastern parts of the country. There are no statistics to say how many of the 85,000 children adopted from China in the U.S. have traveled back, but it is not uncommon. Most adoptees visit the province of their birth and some visit the orphanage that cared for them. Many also visit the famous cities and sites throughout the country.
Chinese culture has many festive holidays, and joining in a holiday celebration is one of the most fun ways of connecting to a culture. Chinese New Year is probably the most famous Chinese holiday and is celebrated around the world.
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"Chinese New Year Unique For Adoptive Families"
Groups for adoptive families like Families with Children from China in New York City join in Chinatown's annual Chinese New Year's parade.
China Ties is one of many groups that organize travel to China for adoptees and their families.
Holt International is one of the oldest adoption agencies in the United States, and its founders, Harry and Bertha Holt, helped to bring about the laws that allowed families in the U. S adopt internationally. They organize tours to China for adoptees and families.
Lotus Tours, in Washington state, is one of the largest and best known travel agencies to families who have adopted from China and other Asian countries. They specialize in providing services for families who are traveling to adopt their children and they also provide homeland tours to China and other countries for adoptees and family groups.
CCAI, an adoption agency based in Colorado with branches in other states, hosts homeland tours for adoptees and family groups.
Who Am I Now? Chinese Adoptees and Cultural Identity
Doryana X. Robins