09/05/2026
Today, September 4, Charlotte Chinese Story Time families came together for a special screening of Dear You《给阿嬷的情书》, on its North American opening day.
It was more than a movie outing. It was a story that felt especially close to many of us.
One of the moments that resonated deeply with our CCST families was seeing children learning Chinese on screen. For many families raising children in the United States, this is such a familiar scene — practicing words, learning characters, sometimes struggling, sometimes wondering why they have to learn a language that may not be the one they use most often outside the home.
But as children grow, we hope they will gradually understand that learning Chinese is about much more than vocabulary and characters.
Language carries family memories.
Language connects generations.
Language gives our children another way to understand where their families came from.
This is also at the heart of what Charlotte Chinese Story Time has been working toward since our beginning: creating opportunities for children to experience Chinese language and culture not simply as something they are asked to “learn,” but as something they can hear, see, touch, enjoy, and eventually make part of their own story.
Through a Chinese story, a poem, a traditional craft, a performance, or even a family movie like Dear You, we are planting small seeds. 🌱
We may not always see the results right away. But perhaps years from now, our children will look back and realize that these small experiences helped them stay connected to their families, their heritage, and a part of who they are.
Thank you to all the CCST families who joined us today. ❤️
We are grateful that our community can share not only activities and celebrations, but also meaningful stories like this — stories that remind us why language, family, and cultural connection matter.
