This is my second time coming to Kinmen, and this time it’s with the Kinmen Association! Nevertheless, this experience is undoubtedly fulfilling. We visited many museums and learned a lot about Kinmen’s history, which I had never encountered before. Kinmen has a very well-developed welfare system, and citizens can enjoy free education. 

      We also learned about the war between Kinmen and China (now), which showed us the resilience and bravery of our ancestors. In addition, we heard the stories of our grandfathers, learning about their difficult journeys to the Nanyang. Out of ten immigrants who left, only one might be able to return. 

      What impressed me the most was interacting with other Jinmen people. Besides the members from Singapore, we also met Kinmen members from Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Some even found long-lost relatives through this trip, which was truly an unexpected gain. We made many friends, and this experience was absolutely worthwhile, with no regrets at all.

这是我第二次来到金门，这次是与金门会馆青年团的朋友们一起的！尽管如此，这次经历无疑是充实的。我们参观了许多博物馆，了解了许多关于金门的历史知识，都是我以前从未接触过的。金门有着非常完善的福利制度，例如，市民可以享受免费的教育。 

我们还了解了金门与中国大陆之间的战争，这让我们看到了先辈们的坚韧与勇敢。除此之外，我们也倾听了祖父辈的故事，了解他们当年艰难航行下南洋的经历。在那个年代，在十个离开的移民中，可能只有一个能够平安归来。 

令人印象最深刻的是与其他地区的金门人交流，除了新加坡的成员，我们还遇到了来自汶莱、印度尼西亚和马来西亚等地金门会馆的乡亲。有些人甚至通过这次旅行找到了失散已久的亲戚，这真是一次意外的收获！我们结交了很多朋友，这是一次绝对不虚此行的经历，没有丝毫遗憾。