[Live sound] Chen Kaixin
What a beautiful jasmine flower, what a beautiful jasmine flower, fragrant and beautiful, full of branches, fragrant and praised by white people.
Let me pick you off and give it to someone else's house, jasmine, jasmine.
[Commentary] Classic and beautiful melody, tender and sweet children's voice, a western face, and fluent Chinese.
The little girl singing is named Chen Kaixin. She was born in a foreign family in Hong Kong. Her mother, Chen Lian, is Singaporean, her father, Charlie, is Australian. She also has an older brother and a younger brother.
The family loves Chinese culture very much, and they all have a strong "Chinese style" in everything from food, clothing, housing and transportation to daily leisure activities.
[Concurrent] Chen Kaixin
We are wearing Tang suits today. Tang suits are traditional Chinese clothes, and we like them very much.
[Concurrent] Chen Kaien
I like this Chinese dragon (tang suit) because I think dragons are cool.
[Concurrent] Chen Kaiquan
I'm wearing a Chinese dragon today and I love it.
[Commentary] Born and raised in Singapore, Chen Li'an's early experience of working in mainland cities made Chen Li'an realize the importance of learning Chinese.
As a mother of three children, she is well aware that behind the language learning is the profound Chinese culture and rich historical knowledge.
And music without borders is the best key to guide children to get started.
[Concurrent] Chen Lian, a Singaporean in Hong Kong
Learning Chinese is very important to us and Singaporeans use Chinese as a second language.
My husband and I worked in Beijing in 2000.
At that time, we witnessed how important Chinese is. After we got married and had children, nurturing children to learn Chinese was one of our most important tasks.
When learning a language, what you learn is not just a language, but also Chinese culture, Chinese history.
I think music is definitely a reason for them (the children) to fall in love with Chinese.
[Explanation] Under the influence of their parents, the three children gradually fell in love with Chinese culture, reading Tang poetry, learning guzheng, and practicing calligraphy.
[Concurrent] Chen Kaiquan
Chunmian does not realize the dawn, and hears birds chirping everywhere.
The night comes wind and rain, Whispering Colour.
[Live sound] Chen Kaien and Chen Kaiquan play "A Laugh in the Sea" with four hands
[Commentary] As the child's father, Charlie has always supported the child's learning of Chinese culture.
His first visit to China many years ago left a deep impression on the country and its people.
[Concurrent] Charlie, an Australian in Hong Kong
I first came to China in 2001 for a training program and it was an important journey because I met my wife.
What impresses me is not only that Chinese people can speak fluent English and Mandarin, but also that they can understand cultural differences very well and can fully understand what people want to express in communication.
[Explanation] In the eyes of the couple, China's diversity, integration, openness and inclusiveness are particularly prominent in the city of Hong Kong, and this is the main reason why they chose to settle here three years ago.
[Concurrent] Chen Lian, a Singaporean in Hong Kong
China is constantly growing, and I think Hong Kong is a very important city to witness this growth.
We love Hong Kong as a city.
I think it's good for kids to grow up in such a vibrant city.
There are many opportunities here, not only from Western countries, but also from China.
We are excited to live in Hong Kong.
[Explanation] In recent years, many foreigners have chosen to settle and develop in Hong Kong.
Diversity, communion and vitality are their definition of the city and why they fall in love with it.
Like Charlie and Chen Li'an's family, many people have witnessed the development of Hong Kong with their own eyes, and hope to find their own happiness and value in this land.
Reporter Fan Siyi and Luo Siyu report from Hong Kong
Responsible editor: [Wang Kai]