Category — Chinese Identity

“In China, My Name Is”
Valerie Blanco & Ellen Feberwee

Authors Valerie Blanco and Ellen Feberwee met each other during their study ‘Concept & Brands’ in the Netherlands. From day one they began working together. Both craving culture shocks they moved to a country where they expected the biggest cultural differences; China. Study, work and travel were the main activities throughout their stay. Currently they live in the Netherlands again.

“Culture and society inspire us. We would like to share our findings and hope this will enrich people’s life and business. If only in a small way.”

In Shanghai, they noticed that the opening up of China’s borders has made a big impact on the most important aspects of Chinese society: name giving . A lot of Chinese people choose an English name they use next to their Chinese name. In their book “In China, my name is”, they interview several people, and get behind the meaning of their adopted English names. All the pictures in the book are made by Ellen Feberwee and Valerie Blanco theirselves. The results are interesting, funny and personal stories. Visit their website: www.chinese-identity.com, for more info!

Title: In China, My name is
Authors: Valerie Blanco & Ellen Feberwee
ISBN: 978-0-9899666-7-5
EUR: €17.00
April 2009
www.chinese-identity.com