He`s aleady visited the place where his ancestors lives.

       Have you been back to the place where your ancestors lived,worked,studied and played?Robert Qian,a Chese Canadian,already has.Now in China,he has found that his family is like a tall tree with long roots.

   Robert is just one young overseas China who has come to visit his ancestors` homeland,as part of the In Searcb of Roots summer camp program.The program is organized by the local government of Guangdong Provinece.This problem start in 1980,and so far has brought thousands of overseas Chinese and have never been to China before.

   The students mainly visit parts of Guangdong Province in southern China.During the two-week camp,they study Chese culture,see changes that have happened in that area,and visit interesting sights.Going to their ancestors`village is often the most exciting part of tirp.The students feel that they are part of the village,and experience village life.They drink from the village well,go for walks through the countryside,and watch the villagers do their daily activities.

   Cathy Qin,a young American student,had this to say,"Thanks to In Searcb of Roots,I am beginning to understand my Chinese roots and who I am.It has been a great trip,and I have so many memories of China to take with me."

   The program leaders belive strongly in the program and say that the purpose of it is to give young overseas Chinese the chance to learn more  about  themselves. "I`ve really enjoyed the tirp so far ,"says Robert."This has been a big step for me,and I`m looking forward to finding out more about my roots during my time here."