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A familiar melody far from home

25 Apr, 2025
Sihan at UCLA and the musician playing the Chinese tune

Sihan Chen from China and his friends visited California for their spring break trip where they stumbled upon an unexpected moment of nostalgia while out shopping.

As they wandered the streets of Santa Monica, an elderly man played a beautiful tune on the street — a famous Chinese pop song.

The melody, instantly recognizable, was “The Moon Represents My Heart”, originally sung by the beloved Teresa Teng.

Hearing this familiar song so far from home filled him with warmth and a deep sense of connection.

It was a small but powerful reminder of home, and it made him incredibly happy to hear Chinese pop music abroad.

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