Since the opening of Spain In the world, with globalization, immigration has transformed the social fabric of the country. One of the communities that has grown significantly is the Chinese, who have established themselves with a notable presence in small businesses such as restaurants, stores, and grocery stores. … However, something very curious happens with this population group: it is very difficult to see them beyond retirement age.
The TikTok user spoke out on this subject @jiajunyin3known as “El Chico Mercadona”, in one of his most recent videos. “Where are the old Chinese?” “Where do they die?” » asks the young content creator in one of his most recent videos, which already has more than 109,000 views. His response highlights a cultural and emotional issue deeply rooted in the most traditional generations.
According to the tiktoker, many elderly people of Chinese origin choose to return to their country to spend their final years. “The most traditional Chinese go to China die on their landhe explains, adding that they usually have their headstones prepared in cemeteries in their home country. This custom, he assures, is due to the desire to die in their homeland, something very present in these generations.
In the future, more Chinese elderly people will be welcomed to Spain
The phenomenon seems to be evolving among younger generations. The influencer explains that the Chinese Those who grew up in Spain have a different mentality. “These are people who are already Hispanicized and who would spend their last days in Spain and would be buried here,” he comments.
This generational change is already visible in other European countries, such as France, where Chinese immigration arrived earlier. In France, comments @jiajunyin3, it is common to see tombstones of people of Chinese origin in cemeteries. “We have to give people time to say: Well look, I spend my days here and I end them here,” concludes the designer.
Answers in comments
In the comments of the video, many users thanked the tiktoker for the explanations, specifying that this subject had raised doubts. “You resolved my doubt, even though I already suspected it,” comments one of his followers.
“Happy Chinese people, respectful and polite workers”, “It is normal for the elderly to want to be buried where their ancestors, parents, grandparents, etc. were buried.” But the new generations are not so attached,” are other notable comments.
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