Visited the Auckland Maritime museum. These suitcases were part of an exhibition about stories of immigrants from the 1850s through to the 1960s, who left their homes, families, and possessions for a life on the other side of the world. I find a lot of irony in this, as now our borders are closed due to the pandemic. This is the first time I feel I have left my family behind. Before, they were just 2 flights away. Now it does feel to be the other side of the world
This photo, has a particular meaning, it moved me, because my parents too immigrants from Italy, went to Brazil and met and married there, where I was born...and I think that they too had a similar suitcase....full of hope
The stories they're wanting to tell. I wonder what it must have been like. My Great Grandfathers came from England and Italy back in the early 1900s and I just can't even begin to imagine... excitement? Anxious? Joy? Fabulous shot.
Powerful image of so many stories held within. My grandparents immigrated from Japan to China in the 1930s and I still have their wooden trunk they brought back when forced to return to Japan.
Beautiful story and capture. I live only 2 miles away from my nearest family member and I too feel so far away due to the virus. It can't be over soon enough.
@nickspicsnz if you like boats. I wanted to go in as they were showing NZ National graphic photograph competition photos in one of the galleries. Ian really enjoyed reading about the America's cup stuff and looking at the different type of racing dinghies
January 10th, 2021
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