I found this blog very interesting.Asia has undergone great change and shifting power.I have friends who were lecturers there and family who have visited.Even between two visits my family saw change.I know people work very hard and when we see road works here taking ages to be complete I am told that a road can appear almost overnight such is the work ethic.
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Many Scots emigrated to Canada never to return although folk songs and music survived and adapted..so first generation emigrants may just be pragmatic such is the vast step they took.

Two great Uncles did emigrate to Canada both came "home" one early to establish a business another to retire..The second left married family in Canada..So my folks did return.