Ralph Leng, a UK-based content creator, recently shared an emotional video on social media, documenting his visit to his childhood home in India after nearly 16 years. In the heartwarming clip, Leng reflects on his time in India as a child and expresses his feelings upon seeing his old home again.
"It's crazy," he says in the video, before sharing throwback moments, including a particularly nostalgic one where he is seen playing with an elephant. "I love India," he captioned the video on Instagram.
The video begins with Leng telling his followers that he is about to visit his childhood house. Upon reaching his destination, he seeks permission to enter the house. The moment he sees the house, emotions overwhelm him, and he breaks down in tears. He opens up about how difficult it was for him to leave everything behind when his family relocated from India years ago.
Since being posted, Leng’s video has garnered more than 2.4 million views and over 260,000 likes. The heartfelt post has left a profound impact on social media users, many of whom flooded the comments with heartwarming messages and emojis.
"Glad to know that India, such a diverse country, made your childhood so memorable," one user commented. Another wrote, "This video makes us feel so related to you." A third user shared, "I know the pain... sometimes playful things become peaceful someday... love from India."
One particularly emotional comment read, "You made me cry with you. I too grew up in my maternal grandmother's home in Janakpuri, Delhi, and now when I live in Jaipur, Rajasthan, not a single day goes by when I remember my grandmother's house. I cry, but now there is no one there. I don't even know if that house still exists."
Another user shared their sentiment, saying, "You don't leave the memories behind... you always carry them with you wherever you travel... that's why you still remember your childhood home."
Leng, who has over 778,000 followers on Instagram, is a digital content creator based in London. He is currently in India, sharing videos of his exploration of the country and connecting with his followers through his personal journey.
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