Comments on: Chinese Family Association, San Francisco http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/ Photography field reports by Richard Wong. Richard's work has been published in magazines, books, advertising, and offers fine art prints of his work. Images may be licensed as rights-managed stock photos by contacting Richard directly at Richard@rwongphoto.com or (626) 422-6151. California stock photography, fine art prints, photo blog: www.rwongphoto.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:19:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Richard Wong http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-52985 Richard Wong Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:57:54 +0000 http://rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/#comment-52985 Hi Donald. I have never been to China but as far as finding a driver / translator you can probably ask any hotel concierge for advice or go to a consulate. They typically refer to these people as "fixers". If you speak the language then asking around about your village will probably lead you in the right path. Hi Donald. I have never been to China but as far as finding a driver / translator you can probably ask any hotel concierge for advice or go to a consulate. They typically refer to these people as “fixers”. If you speak the language then asking around about your village will probably lead you in the right path.

]]> By: Donald Wong http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-52976 Donald Wong Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:18:18 +0000 http://rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/#comment-52976 Hello, I am meeting a friend in Hong Kong. Will be flyng out of SFO next Friday, Sept. 11. My friend was kind enough to offer to assist me in finding my father's village. It is pronounced "Num Hung" (in Hoi San dialect). Any suggestions/recommendations as to how best to find my father's village is greatly appreciate. A separate issue has to do with safety. A couple of people have warned me to be careful. Is it a valid concern? We plan to hire a driver once we reach mainland China. How does one go about finding a driver? Lastly, it is likely that we will need to stay overnight. Any recommendation as which hotel(s) to stay? Much thanks. Respectfully yours, Donald Wong wongdonald2004@yahoo.com Hello,

I am meeting a friend in Hong Kong. Will be flyng out of SFO next Friday, Sept. 11.

My friend was kind enough to offer to assist me in finding my father’s village. It is pronounced “Num Hung” (in Hoi San dialect). Any suggestions/recommendations as to how best to find my father’s village is greatly appreciate.

A separate issue has to do with safety. A couple of people have warned me to be careful. Is it a valid concern? We plan to hire a driver once we reach mainland China. How does one go about finding a driver? Lastly, it is likely that we will need to stay overnight. Any recommendation as which hotel(s) to stay?

Much thanks.

Respectfully yours,
Donald Wong
wongdonald2004@yahoo.com

]]> By: Richard Wong http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-2264 Richard Wong Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:09:49 +0000 http://rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/#comment-2264 Thanks Soo Yuen. I'll keep that in mind the next time I'm in town. Thanks Soo Yuen. I’ll keep that in mind the next time I’m in town.

]]> By: soo yuen http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-2263 soo yuen Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:38:13 +0000 http://rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/#comment-2263 If your still looking for the Wong's Family Association in SF. It on Waverly, next to the Bing Kung Assn. Just look for Uncle Rest. on Waverly and Clay. Its just down the street. If your still looking for the Wong’s Family Association in SF. It on Waverly, next to the Bing Kung Assn. Just look for Uncle Rest. on Waverly and Clay. Its just down the street.

]]> By: Richard Wong http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-1653 Richard Wong Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:41:00 +0000 http://rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/#comment-1653 Those are some great photos, KJC. Do you know what area of China this is? Probably the same as grandparents I'm guessing. Those are some great photos, KJC. Do you know what area of China this is? Probably the same as grandparents I’m guessing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Anonymous Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:22:00 +0000 http://rwongphoto.com/blog/chinese-family-association-san-francisco/#comment-1654 I like your photo. Here is photo of my wife's grandfather's ancestor house. He returned to China with eight daughters after working on the American railroads, owned a sugar cane factory, and also until he died was part owner of a restaurant in San Francisco. He must have been affiliated with this Chinese family association. The link to our photos of his house in China is: http://www.childtalk.com/History/fungclanresearch.html<br />Sincerely<br />KJC I like your photo. Here is photo of my wife’s grandfather’s ancestor house. He returned to China with eight daughters after working on the American railroads, owned a sugar cane factory, and also until he died was part owner of a restaurant in San Francisco. He must have been affiliated with this Chinese family association. The link to our photos of his house in China is: http://www.childtalk.com/History/fungclanresearch.html
Sincerely
KJC

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