Vietnamese History. DO NOT FORGET. - Boat People in GALANG Indonesia

Vietnamese History. DO NOT FORGET. - Boat People in GALANG Indonesia - a Kyle Le Doc.

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The Vietnamese refugee experience is a part of Vietnamese history that must be remembered and shared. After the fall of Saigon, millions of Vietnamese people fled the land and went to the seas. Some paid the ultimate price, while others were sent to refugee camps throughout Asia. Galang in Indonesia was one of the largest refugee boat people camps. Some people have spent almost 10 years there awaiting a new parent country in the west, such as America, Canada, Australia, or Denmark. Today, Galang Ex Vietnam Camp is a sleepy tourist attraction that rarely gets any visitors. Luckily, I met Abu Galang, who grew up here and hung out with the Vietnamese kids. He showed me around and gave a more thorough tour and answered many of my questions. Either way, this experience was eye opening for me and allowed me to at least be where the refugees were. Second generation Vietnamese people must take note of such history.
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@jonathancuongnguyen7147 Жыл бұрын

i was there bin 1983 when I was 8. Living in an orphanage home. I never forget the smiles on everyone face as we help each other through out the camp. I want to thanks the Indonesian people for allowing us their land. They are so generous and kind. I will comeback one day and visit. God bless the indonnesian people.

@sujiwidodo6887 Жыл бұрын

come here again for nostalgic n look inspiration for make better

@indravulcano7476 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Brother...

@masardanGRS Жыл бұрын

Halo bang

@vinied.o3784 Жыл бұрын

Thank You... what a coincidence my house is close to galang island... come back to Galang Island but now there have been many changes on Galang Island

@sitikhanifah3802 Жыл бұрын

Amennn❤😢

@hughwynn6193 5 жыл бұрын

This video brought me back to the old days. My wife and I escaped from VietNam on a fishing boat and we ended up in Pulau Galang on 9/21/1979. We owe the people of Indonesia our lives.

@elpasemah 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you have good life and health, Sir.

@andisudirman2033 Жыл бұрын

where u at now sir?, got bless u.

@tuannguyen-nb6cu Жыл бұрын

Pulau Galang i was there when its first opened and stay there for almost 5 months.

@cah.wetih. Жыл бұрын

Semoga sekarang bapak / ibu sudah hidup dlm damai dan sejahtera .salam ♥️♥️🇮🇩🇮🇩

@Astri-ez9wx Жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family. I ever visited Galang island when I visited batam several years ago. I can imagine how Vietnamese' feelings at that time, looking for peace, very crowded in a fishing boat. by the date you all came to Indonesia , I was still little child. My mother told me history of you all.

@ductritran8637 Жыл бұрын

I arrived in Galang in mid 1979 from Teluk Bakau camp Indonesia , that time the Galang 1 still not finished built , my friends and I had a job , we work for the Indonesian builders and built this Galang 1 , then we about to start Galang 2 , my time is up and get call to leave Galang to settle in Australia . Our Barack has 113 peoples ( peoples from the same 13m boat escaped from Vung Tau VN ) . Thanks to Indonesia the country which give us a temporary home to stay till we resettled in new country .

@MinhLa Жыл бұрын

I was on an island in Indonesia as well. If Galang was the only camp, I was there at that time as well! At that time, it was a bunch of structures with no doors, kinda like a row house. One side were Vietnamese refugees, the other side were either Laotians or Cambodian. I remember the Buddhist temple across the hill where we stayed. A couple of events stood out for me: one was a pregnant woman that drowned in one of the mangrove and the other was a fire that broke out on the hillside. I remember eating lost of can food and dried vegetables.

@nizam6878 Жыл бұрын

apakh benar dulu pengungsi vietnam ada yg di perkosa oleh orang indonesia?

@cuongvu-he7hw Жыл бұрын

@@MinhLai was there mid 1979 to 8/1980 fr. Tempera tàu MT 042 ở barack 154

@salmaaninda6032 7 ай бұрын

Saya dari indonesia.pulau Borneo Mohon doanya Indonesia agar damai selalu 🙏

@jjp6273 5 жыл бұрын

I did not escape by boat and was lucky enough for not being through this painful experience. However, I really appreciated Indonesian people and their government had opened their arms to our Vietnamese people during those years. I went to Bali and Jakarta recently and perceived the Indonesians are very humble, friendly and caring. Thanks Indonesia for helping our people. We love you

@frederickmarkkanen8227 2 жыл бұрын

U can visit Vietnam refugee camp in Jakarta if u visit Jakarta again.

@iwanprasojo2034 Жыл бұрын

Orang Vietnam sampai sekarang banyak yang tinggal dan menyebar di kota seluruh indonesia

@Xxkofoorirj4kkwnqjqii1u1j1 Жыл бұрын

You welcome

@Astri-ez9wx Жыл бұрын

all ASEAN people are brothers 🙂😉

@bangdin2531 7 ай бұрын

Thanks again.

@bettyz898 Жыл бұрын

Wow… my dad and I were living there for almost 3 years when I was 10 years old. It brought me to tears when I see the video. I am living in USA for over 45 years now. My dad had been passed away since then. The temples and the church looks as same as back when we were there. Thank you for help and support us through the difficulties times.

@nizam6878 Жыл бұрын

apakh benar dulu kalian di siksa di negara indonesia?

@ilhamrini8496 Жыл бұрын

@@nizam6878yang nyiksa orang malaysia kata mereka

@vdt2657 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Galang , the beginning of my new life , Indonesia is a big heart country , too many stories to be remembered.

@LinhNguyen-hf9ls Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video!! I was born in Galang refugee camp in 1988 and immigrated to Toronto Canada after 2 years from the refugee camp with my parents. I've always wanted to make a trip back there to see what it was like, this video really helped me get a sense of what it was like back there. I shed soo many tears from this video, thank you soo much again!

@lisnalisna8686 9 ай бұрын

阿弥陀佛

@cindee8311 4 ай бұрын

Hello fellow Galang-born Vietnamese! I was born in Galang refugee camp as well, but it was in 1981. I also shed tears watching this video. The history there is so inspiring and makes me feel so grateful to the Indonesian people.

@LIA-LHS Ай бұрын

Please do 🤗🙏. All vietnanese always welcome here🎉🎉

@VinArchives 5 жыл бұрын

I was one of those people that was rescued and brought to Galang over 33 years ago. My dad took me and my 11 year old aunt on a boat full of people and send us off. We ran out of fuel and food but was eventually rescued and brought to Galang for processing. My aunt and I stayed there for a couple of months until my uncle sponsored us. We arrived in the US in 1996. Thank you Galang

@kennydieu2694 4 жыл бұрын

I was at Galang Indonesia refugee camp in 1983 . I never forget the an amazing country and great peoples with my respectful , once gave you an open hands to you when you needed help the most . Thank you Indonesia. Vietnamese peoples should respect Philipine country and Indonesia country for a good reason when you needed help the most and treated you with "Loves and Cares". Thailand opposit with Indonesia and Phillpine let's inmagined the way thai pirate did to Vietnamese peoples robbed ,rapped and killed .

@alisatriani5649 3 жыл бұрын

Yes,i'm from Indonesia,i very proud to my country which is have contributed to this human tragedy, thanks for your respected. We are family.

@melawannetizennorak3834 3 жыл бұрын

Thank

@irwan7770 Жыл бұрын

We're welcome😊😊😊😊

@nizam6878 Жыл бұрын

saya kira yg merampok dan memperkosa orang indonesia alhamdulilah bukan malah dari thailand thai anjing itu

@bowserbowser3550 Жыл бұрын

my mom was friends with a Vietnamese girl in the island of Tanjung Pinang, they went to school together and played together despite the language barrier, till this day my mom still knows how to count in Vietnamese amongst other things! She doesn’t know where her friend went or her whereabouts now, but her memories never left her and I enjoy listening to her stories of youth, spending her time playing with the Vietnamese kids. I hope her friend is leading a happy life and hopefully my mom can see her friend once again one day ❤

@mochsubagyo5178 Жыл бұрын

Aamin

@yyy2438 Жыл бұрын

Aamiin

@adhierama3202 Жыл бұрын

So touching watching this, I'm Indonesian, I visited galang we call "Vietnam village" so many times, and I can felt how hard Vietnamese back time, We are family guys

@thanhhiennguyen5894 8 жыл бұрын

i've almost cried when i heard him said " tui nhớ mấy người đó quá" ... no matter where're you from, which language you speak, after all, we're all human...

@1992yuki 8 жыл бұрын

i literally cried when he said that

@alexnguyen4098 7 жыл бұрын

The same here when he said that.

@tradasg 5 жыл бұрын

😥

@pnugroho 5 жыл бұрын

What did he say? I'm curious 😔

@helennguyen6071 4 жыл бұрын

PuwArd Nugroho He said : I miss them so much !

@tinhnguyen-mg3rm 6 жыл бұрын

I love Indonesian people. no offence to the Philippine. but I think the Indonesian are more nice and friendly people. thank you for open your hand to my Vietnamese people. even tho I never been there. thank to all the country that open there hand to help the Vietnamese boat people.

@melvincarbonel964 5 жыл бұрын

No offense? Are you stupid?

@buzzvideoz1822 5 жыл бұрын

So this is how you treat the people who helped your kin? No offense? Tell that to your ancestores who seek refuge to the philippines.

@jerrym.6753 5 жыл бұрын

You said you never been there, how could you compare?

@fitriamalian3727 5 жыл бұрын

@@jerrym.6753 She could compare just from Indonesian help for vietnamese, it's real though, many people all over the world said that indonesian have many kind people

@jerrym.6753 5 жыл бұрын

Fitri Amalia N you did not understand the question .. unfair to compare if you haven’t been there and i’m not questioning how helpful the other people. filipinos helped indonesians during bad calamities such as cyclones. lately vietnamese fishermen helped filipino fishermen who chinese people hit and abandoned them in the ocean.

@locuyennguyen2538 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU Kyle for documenting your trip. This was my home for 4yrs and it brought me to tears to see it now. Moreover, ba nuoi and ma nuoi that anh Abu talked about, that's my family. Because of your video that we know he's still there and we will come back to visit him. Thank you again and wish you lots of luck in your travel.

@kyleledotnet 7 жыл бұрын

+Loc Uyen Nguyen I'm glad. Try to find him on Facebook.

@phunguyen2811 7 жыл бұрын

Oh how wonderful!

@NaNgNg0 6 жыл бұрын

How heartwarming!!! 💓 💓

@mail4tung 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great documented.

@LeHung-op9pe 5 жыл бұрын

great, hope you will find what you want on the way to Galang

@Noeman2009 8 жыл бұрын

I'm Indonesian and I've never been to Galang Refugee Camp. I only knew Galang Refugee Camp from news and history class when I was in elementary school. This young man went that far to Galang Island to explore this historical sites. Respect and thank you for sharing this with us.

@SN-si5zm 8 жыл бұрын

You should try going there to learn about it first hand.

@phunguyen2811 7 жыл бұрын

Indonesian people and government had been very kind and generous to us all. Thank you and your people.

@GARedPain 6 жыл бұрын

I already been there many times, if u went to batam u can call me or talk to me I will guide u to enter the galang island Here my WA if u want 089503154164

@GARedPain 6 жыл бұрын

Ofc its free hehe

@lennyho7479 6 жыл бұрын

I and my family spent 22 months in Galang since the early of 1982. We'd seen lots of good and bad things about this camp. We went through lots of hardship and uncertain future. But overall, I just want to say thank you Indonesia for welcoming and giving us a temporary place to stay. Without Galang, I don't know what would have had happened to us. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

@MrMikey1212 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Kyle, I was the first American JVA to work in resettlement in Galang in 1979 and 1980, so your video brings back many memories and most importantly, the knowledge that so many were resettleed in the US and all over the world. It is a special place for all of us. And yes special thanks to the Indonesians who provided this asylum island, for Fr. Piet, Save the Children, the UNHCR and all the resettlement delegations and for the resilience of the brave Vietnamese and their resilience which they brought with them to whereever they were resettled.

@johnrobeck4095 Жыл бұрын

Kyle thank you for your video. It is well produced and very evocative because, like Michael Bowler, I was one of the American JVA caseworkers in Galang. I worked for the USA resettlement program for four years from 1979 to 1983. I made many trips to Galang from our office in Singapore. For I time I was stationed in the camp to manage our compound and assist the other JVA's during the trips. Michael is correct in his observation that the Vietnamese were so resilient. In addition to the Vietnamese, Cambodians and Muong from Laos were present in Galang 2. They had been transferred down to Indonesia from Thailand after they had been approved to go to the USA. They came to Galang 2 in order to wait their turn to go to the USA. Along with the Vietnamese they received English Language instruction and cultural orientation. It was a big operation, and the Indonesians are to be commended for their cooperation and assistance to all three groups of refugees. Over the years I have had encounters with refugees who were children in one of refugee camps. One encounter was with an optician who endured terrible conditions in Pulau Bidong. After listening to each other's stories about life and work in the camps, we shared a moment of silence and remembrance for those that died in the camp.

@purelica 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle, thank you so much for this. I get very emotional when thinking or talking about Galang. My family stayed here from October 1983-October 1984 and it was the happiest time in my life. I was 11, so I remember many things about the camp. We stayed both in Galang 1 and Galang 2. It was where I learned that there are more kind people than thought. The volunteers come from all over different continents to help. I especially want to thank Indonesia and its people for being kind to the Vietnamese refugees. Galang is truly the Gateway to Freedom and Humanity - “Galang, Ngưỡng Cửa của Tự Do và Tình Người.” ❤️🙏

@Uruki93 6 ай бұрын

please come to visit old memories in Galang anytime. We Indonesians welcome you. And please be kind to fellow Indonesians wherever you are as if they are your long lost friends 😊

@kalidasa9217 11 күн бұрын

i was there 83-86. left Galang when i was 14. looking for friends Vinh, Khanh, Thanh, Dat

@phobowl 3 жыл бұрын

I was there for a year in 1980. When we landed my dad and I went to pray at the Buddhist temple and at the Catholic Church. Might as well cover both bases right? I have so many memories of Galang, primarily it was a very hopeful time because we knew it was the last step before coming to the US. We will always appreciate the Indonesian people for hosting us. One day I will come back to pay my respects.

@oaktreejati2195 Жыл бұрын

I was one of the Indonesian teachers who worked under Save the Children Foundation; I had a couple of classes during my stay there; I also missed my Vietnamese girlfriend, who now becomes a nurse in California.

@cherb6261 Жыл бұрын

Siapa namanya mas ada ig nya?

@oaktreejati2195 Жыл бұрын

@@cherb6261 nggak punya ig mbak. Orang jadul.

@KimAhrina11 Жыл бұрын

waduh jadi nostalgia sama mantan, tp kok bisa tahu klu mantan pacarnya skrang perawat di Cali? btw klu dipikir2 ada hikmahnya juga ya mereka dgn mudah ke first world. Indo pdhl dekat dgn aussie, kita ga terlalu ada gairah buat pindah yg katanya for a better life kyk org filo/afrika dll

@mariaannainditahernawati7132 Жыл бұрын

@@KimAhrina11 pengungsi vietnam dpt kesempatan pindah ke negara maju krn lari dari pemerintahan komunis tahun segitu kan lagi gencar mengurangi pengaruh komunis si asia tenggara sukarno saja kena kan kalo dipikir lagi mengapa nggak byk pengungsi indonesia ke aussi ya krn di indonesia masih bisa makan dan kerja dpt uang sementara pengungsi dan pencari suaka itu mayoritas karena kepepet tentu ada juga yg krn faktor ekonomi yg dulu itu infonya menyebar diantara pencari suaka fasilitas pengungsi dan pencari suaka di aussie itu dulu sangat banyak ya tempat tinggal beserta isinya dapat uang saku anak2 bisa sekolah pokoknya luar biasa info itu menyebar di asia selatan dan timur tengah ingat kan dulu ada manusia perahu dari bangladesh yg minta air dan makanan utk melanjutkan perjalanan ke aussie? bbrp ada yg beli perahu nelayan di indonesia dg tujuan aussie sampai kemudian ada cerita menyedihkan ttg seorang veteran aussie yg sdh sepuh lalu sakit-sakitan dan homeless marahlah penduduk aussie kok bisa penduduk aussie nggak punya rumah tapi bisa ngasih rumah gratis ke org asing semenjak itu terbitlah kebijakan stop manusia perahu masuk aussie sukses sampai sekarang

@nurihsan9462 Жыл бұрын

@@KimAhrina11 Kamu sendiri bagaimana? Ga suka tinggal di Indonesia, mau pindah ke first world utk "better life"?

@RIZKYNanda-eb3dx Жыл бұрын

I hope Vietnam will progress and hope for the best for the people and government of Vietnam, don't forget to play again to Galang Island for pilgrimage and nostalgia,love Vietnam from Indonesia🇮🇩

@longhuynh1842 6 жыл бұрын

I have tears in my eyes watching this clip. I was there in 1981..Thanks Kyle.

@tinhnguyen-mg3rm 6 жыл бұрын

for the Vietnamese boat people. remember this and never forget the country that open there hand to you.

@NgJackal1990 6 жыл бұрын

And now trump will deport all boat people back to Vietnam, irony!

@MrEmos94 5 жыл бұрын

Ethan Clarke you playing hate but so stupid

@benten6301 5 жыл бұрын

Ethan Clarke I am a Trump supporter and Your comments has no logic. By the way, I am Vietnamese and I am ☝️ one of the boat people.

@lichiem4793 4 жыл бұрын

Ethan Clarke vô duyên 🖕🏻🖕🏻

@plee7470 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrEmos94 Trump is a socialpath!

@oishiibento2858 7 жыл бұрын

I am I am fucking crying!!!! Alex Thach and my younger brother Ngoc Thach, came to Kuku 82 and GaLand Indonesia 84. I was 12yrs old my Bro was 10yrs. 27 days on the ocean, 55 peoples on the boat. Final destination 31 still ALIVE.

@kalidasa9217 11 күн бұрын

I was there 83-86, left Galang when i was 14. barrack near cvc zone B

@ASMRKimTrang 3 жыл бұрын

Tự nhiên coi mà khóc...anh phải đánh đổi để vượt biên, giờ thấy anh hiện tại gương mặt nhìn khắc khổ, có dịp sẽ đến thăm nơi này đồng bào người Việt, cảm ơn kyle đã chia sẽ.

@VincentNguyen85 8 жыл бұрын

It's very humbling to see the actual boats being pulled onto land and the houses falling into shambles. I can't believe Abu Galang has learned Vietnamese this well just from hanging out with VN youth from a young age and probably no formal learning! Really liking this Vietnamese diaspora series of yours. In fact, I enjoy it more than the food series, lol. Please do more of this!

@MeetJohnnyNg 8 жыл бұрын

For many year after 1975 Galang camp was home for many Vietnamese people. Galang was once a refugee camp. Today, it is more than just a tourist attraction that somehow hidden from the world. In a sense, Galang is great place for educational purposes that is worth a visit if you are traveling to Indonesia. Perhaps a field trip. There is a deep spiritual connection and bond in Galang camp that only the people that were once lived here would understand, to the young Vietnamese overseas and in Vietnam and all travelers, it is definitely a place worth a visit and gain some knowledge.

@TrungNguyen-hb2zm 3 жыл бұрын

I am from Việt Nam . Thank you ! I love videos , i love Indonesia

@andygstm 7 жыл бұрын

Im from indonesia, we respect about vietnamese people boat

@trungsonton5729 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Andy Van Cairo.

@michmanusa 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Indonesia, for taking Vietnamese boat people in

@helennguyen6071 4 жыл бұрын

Andy Van Cairo thank you 😍

@larissapaulsen3474 4 жыл бұрын

Indonesian ancestors came from Vietnam thousands years ago

@helennguyen6071 4 жыл бұрын

THANK You ❤️

@ThanhPham96 8 жыл бұрын

Phuong and her family must have impacted him in such a way that he still remember them after almost 40 years. Another top quality video.

@kyleledotnet 8 жыл бұрын

yeah. lets go make a reunion video. hahaha

@careoflife7720 3 жыл бұрын

Sampai sekarang sejati nya dalam diri warga negara Indonesia tidak peduli suku bangsa agama apa. Kita berbeda tapi kita sama-sama manusia. Terima kasih telah memberi warna bagi negara kami Indonesia 🇮🇩. Peace and love

@sambo1476 Жыл бұрын

Iya bang..karena itu suku tionghua aman di indonesia😂😂😂😂

@mr_kesal Жыл бұрын

@@sambo1476 semua suku aman di indonesia

@sambo1476 Жыл бұрын

@@mr_kesal madura vs dayak di kalimantan?..reformasi 98..suku tionghua di bantai dan anak anak mereka di perkosa..1945 revolusi suku melayu di bantai dan anak anak mereka juga di perkosa..TKI dari China mati di bunuh di sulawesi..anak anak papua di bantai..anak anak aceh juga di bunuh..majapahit punya sejarah kelam🤣🤣🤣🤣

@tonisucipto2167 Жыл бұрын

@@sambo1476 kadrun dimana2 pasti nyinyir😅

@KimAhrina11 Жыл бұрын

@@sambo1476 mereka Austroasiatic bege, sama kayak sebagian org Indonesia yg juga mixed austroasiatic selain Austronesian & Melanesian. Austroasiatic itu beda lagi sama Tionghoa. Btw yg kasus Chindo di indo dulu itu mostly di Jawa especially Jakarta & sekitar. Kadang kesal satu indo di cap kurang baik krn p*merk- osaan chindo dulu jd yg kena satu Indonesia pdhl itu di Jawa doang, Chindo di pulau2 lain bahkan daerah2 lain di Jawa ya aman2 aja selain udh pada asimilasi

@theresa8606 Жыл бұрын

Tôi cũng vượt biên giữa năm 1981 và ở Galang 1 được hơn 5 tháng thì định cư tại Mỹ cuối tháng 10 cùng năm cho đến nay. Khi nghĩ lại hành trình vượt biên như chỉ là giấc mơ, mạng sống như “chỉ mảnh treo sợi tóc” chỉ thấy biển và biển 4 ngày 3 đêm. Vô cùng cảm ơn ông Gaylor Barr đã dành tất cả cuộc đời tận tụy giúp người tị nạn trên đảo, hằng mong linh hồn ông được về nơi thiên đường.

@caube5474 Жыл бұрын

làm j có thiên đường mà mong

@johnle4122 4 жыл бұрын

I was here in Galang in the earlier day when the Temple was in the building process. Thank you Indonesia.

@augustmyokhaing 5 жыл бұрын

great docu !! thanks for making .i am from myanmar, as well as thanks to Indonesia government and people... salute to Vietnamese survival scale!!!!! MAYGOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

@drissaudia1323 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle. We were in some Indonesian refugee camp in 1978 for 6 months. My sister nearly died there, but was saved by fate. We got accepted to come to Australia 🇦🇺- Melbourne & have been here for 43 years now. I love learning & watching these stories to remember the sacrifice my mother made to buy a old vessel & bring us here for a better life. Her legacy lives on in me & I am forever grateful as she left my two older brothers back in Vietnam 🇻🇳. I am still searching for the camp we stayed in. I want to know, see & find it. Our history & roots are important as it’s what makes the Vietnamese people very resilient.

@KarD818 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Kyle. Although I was only 8 years old when we were refugees on Galang island, I remembered our refugee life well. We lived in a large aluminum building along with about 10+ other families. Each hut sheltered about 100 people. We spent 2 years living there before we were finally accepted by Canada and left Galang in Jan, 1981.

@maihanguyen 7 жыл бұрын

I was one of the boat people. I was there with my younger brother from 1982 to 1984. I was 14 my brother was 12. Galang was name "Galang cua ngo cua tu do va tinh nguoi". There I met so many kind heart people. I have live through hardship but learn to be tougher and it got me ready to deal with the new life in America. I always wanted to visit the place again and often in my dream I walk the street from Galang 1 to Galang 2 reliving my life as a child in Thieu Nhi Thanh The there. I didn't know the place is still standing until a few years ago my brother who is now a pilot who got a chance to visit that place. He took tons of pictures which brought me to tears. I make a promise to myself that I will bring my husband and children there to visit in the next few years. Thank you Kyle for doing this. It is a wonderful thing that you grew up here but did not forget where your previous generation came from. I especially like your comments at the end. It really bring me back to the early 90s with the Vietnamese boat people still struggle in America to build the new life here. It take a lot of humility to see that. Good job Kyle, keep up the good work. Also I show my husband & kids your video and they think it so cool that you got to do what you did. I think you inspire them.

@tientrinh943 4 жыл бұрын

How long did you stay there

@rizkiadriansyah2481 Жыл бұрын

@@tientrinh943 2yrs

@lyrictje 8 жыл бұрын

Wow this video was amazing. I watch it with my parents and my mom almost cried. My parents never talk about this period of their lives and this video made me understand the reason. Thank you Kyle for opening this door for me and my parents. Please make more of these.

@kyleledotnet 8 жыл бұрын

I would love to make more of these and plan to in the future. Will make one of Bidong camp before the year is over.

@to-phuongng6496 6 жыл бұрын

Kyle Le Dot Net have you made the video for Bidong? I think my parents stayed for awhile before being transferred to KL. I love hearing my mum's story of her life as the boat people. It helps me to understand how and why she is the way she is. Thank you for making these meaningful videos

@freddy8645 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle , I am a local man , I was born in Batam . the story of Vietnamese refugees fled their homeland to avoid Vietcong government is always be remembered as one of the saddest history of South east Asian people . Selamat Datang ke Negara kami , Actually we are sharing same Ancestors .

@rullynurzaman5683 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, u meant north vietnamese government hahaha

@NhanNguyen-vk6jo 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing our Vietnameae history of struggles and overcoming obstacles. Bless those who conquered. Not just our people but all seeking for life. Peace

@jimmynguyen8716 7 жыл бұрын

Thank You Kyle! I spent 9 months of my turbulent childhood here. Without this camp that we called home, I wouldn't be here today....

@tuanhjunggil3108 3 жыл бұрын

I am the 1999 generation galang, I do not know that my ancestor is from Vietnam 😊

@tuanhjunggil3108 3 жыл бұрын

I am the 1999 generation galang, I do not know that my ancestor is from Vietnam 😊

@PeacefulMindmusic 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video Kyle, I spent many years in this place as a child, its beautiful and very emotional to watch, I was really surprised to see Abu, amazing job.

@CurlyViet 6 жыл бұрын

Made me cry, touch my heart thanks for your efforts I will always support you, great job. Keep doing this, we viet always remember our roots

@petewongtravel 8 жыл бұрын

This is the video I was so looking forward to. Quite an emotional insight into the Vietnamese diaspora. Abu's Vietnamese is so good, wish I could speak half as well. Good job, Kyle.

@ciptaadil5691 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Indonesian live in Batam but I always feeling sad everytime I visit this place, I can feel how they felt when they were here

@joshuabanjarnahor8125 4 жыл бұрын

@Tu Anh yeah. But please vietnamese fisherman dont do fishing in our waters. Thanks

@geschmackj209 4 жыл бұрын

@Tu Anh Indonesia and Vietnam are allies. We will together fend off our SEA waters from CCP's encroachment.

@geaaa3645 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuabanjarnahor8125 😂 satire comment

@nuhoanhobe 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this beautiful video to remind the young Vietnamese generations of their roots and history, kyle! You've earned my respect! Keep producing more meaningful videos like this.

@TriNguyen-ug1qv 4 жыл бұрын

Once awhile the memory came back in the middle of the night, and you realized that you were lucky to be alive after the most terrible trip for Freedom which you have endured. RIP, my brothers and sisters who lost their lives on their trips.

@chrisizme2 8 жыл бұрын

Very emotional video for me. Brought back lots of lost memories. Vietnamese that escaped had come a very long way. Thank you for this Kyle!

@Zen24680 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle for the video. I used to live there in those barrack. I was nine years old. Brought back memories. We people are resilient. 🙏

@dvt6481 5 жыл бұрын

My kids and I really enjoyed all your videos . Bring us closer and closer to who we are . You really showed never to forget who and where we came from . Many thanks and love from Houston Texas .

@koreaofficial1352 4 жыл бұрын

he took a lot of Saigon pictures, Can you tell me what you feel about it

@Canon1968 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this brings back so much memories. I used to stay here with my father before we came to America. Thanks for your great video. Your special tour guy is simply awesome.

@griefyou1 3 жыл бұрын

Lived in Galang 1 for 2 years 1985-87, Barrack #31. This clip brings back so many memories!

@leet3298 6 жыл бұрын

Watching this and reading the comments hits really close to home. My parents fled in 1979 and ended up in Palau Galang where I was born in 1980. Both of them left with very little but eked out a living making chinese fried donuts and banh bao xiu mai. They both grew up in rural areas outside Soc Trang, Vietnam, and were barely 19/20 when they escaped. We ended up in Canada and eventually Central California. My sister and I both grew up to have doctorates (pharmacist and dentist) despite the fact that my parents had very little education or wealth, so we were a success story at the end of all the struggle. It's stories like ours that makes it hard for me to grasp how we are able to turn refugees and immigrants (e.g. Syria, Sudan, central America) wanting a better future because we view foreigners as invaders or inconveniences. I think as vietnamese refugees it's important to teach future generations about how important it is that we fight to preserve the laws and policies that allow people who are struggling and wanting a better life for themselves and their children the same opportunity we were given as refugees.

@hoata3183 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle, I was one of the refugees there for Thirteen months in 1982..in Galang 2. I actually cried watching this video clip. Thank you Kyle for making this video. I want go and visit this camp someday. Thanks again!

@Spookyblack 8 жыл бұрын

That's a really amazing tribute Kyle. Thank you for making this video. It was incredible to see what those boats looked like up close for the first time as my parents escaped in one of those to Thailand during the war.

@9011combo 3 жыл бұрын

This video is definitely a good memory to think back Kyle, thank you very much. I'm Cambodia, my family stayed there from 1983 to 1984. I had a wonderful time in Galang 2 before I came to USA

@dvo7826 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video brought back memories. I was brought to Galang 1 when I was 7 and 1/2, and left there when I was 14. I recognize and remember most places in this video. I can tell stories for days from the day I stepped on the wooden boat of 136 refugees. I still memorize the boat number; I have been making an effort to remember the detail of my journeys from the good bye party on night of Christmas Eve to 3days and 3nights floating on the Ocean 🌊, to the long years in the camps of Galang 1 and then Galang 2 to the day I left. Where do I start!!!

@brentthompson9597 8 жыл бұрын

I had tears of somber joy, seeing this... Peace be with you bro... very very well done vlog.. awesome.

@TikonChelsea 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Indonesia for helping the Vietnamese fleeing the communist enemy.

@pembawaterangdunia5457 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome..🤗😚

@greenchili669 3 жыл бұрын

@@pembawaterangdunia5457 ❤️🥰

@pembawaterangdunia5457 3 жыл бұрын

@@greenchili669 🙏👍

@cah.wetih. Жыл бұрын

♥️♥️🇮🇩🇮🇩🤝🤝

@GunawanGunawan-rq6uf Жыл бұрын

🙏🤝

@CT-uk9hx 7 жыл бұрын

What a pleasure stumbling onto your page. I spent my childhood in the camp 90-94. This video brought back places and things I can taste and smell in front of my computer screen. I am one day will make my journey back. Thank you for doing this. Great work!

@januarma3836 8 жыл бұрын

My name is Januar Ma and I was born in this refugee camp in Palau, Galang, Indonesia. I took my first breath into this world on January 25, 1990. Memories of this part of my life is a bit of a haze, but I do remember a few moments of my life. For instance, there was a boat made out of concrete and I would crawl up on the steps as my mom would watch over me. Another would be the family sleeping on a wood table with a mosquito net hanging above and at night, rats would scurry around. However, my time in the camp did not last long since, my family fly over to America when I was 3. So I was shocked when I saw the title of this video because I would never have imagine Kyle would go this far into Indonesia. While watching this video, I was hoping to see that specific statue or at least see a picture of my parents in one of those pictures. But alas, there were not there. But thanks Kyle for giving me a glimpse of my past. One day I will return with my parents and hopefully as they look back, they can see that the sacrifice they have made was worth it.

@kyleledotnet 8 жыл бұрын

good imagery. thanks for sharing your story.

@TheMathMax 8 жыл бұрын

You gave me goose bumps !@

@TheMathMax 8 жыл бұрын

Life is good.

@TheMathMax 8 жыл бұрын

I am here to see Kyle's video's. I like his videos the History is important. I don't care what others think of me.

@siapaaku3945 Жыл бұрын

Nama Januar nama pada umumnya di Indonesia, secara tdk langsung bumi pertiwi anda Negara Indonesia. Salam dari Indonesia 🇲🇨

@auliarikapertiwis.2745 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, i'm here now, at galang island, ex camp vietnam, working as a nurse for covid 19 hospital

@tri6626 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video,exactly 35 year ago .I left Galang for Singapore and then USA at mid summer festival 1983,watching your video remind me those happy and full of hope days the same every time I listen to the song “ where will I see you again ?”which board cast every time people leave the island to every where around the world.

@Mika30041975 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle. I love this report. I was there in 1990. ALot come back when i watch this. GOOD JOB. SG-0033, 108 people on a boat like that. Many did not make it. Pray for them. Remember them. Honour them.

@bansinong 6 жыл бұрын

I made this trip in July 2016. This is how I did the trip, I did it in one day (easily)from Singapore. Anyone can do the same -Take a ferry from Habourfront Singapore to Batam, Indonesia early in the morning. -In Batam, negotiated with taxi driver for full day drive to Galang Camp. I paid 75 Singaporian dollars for the day (include gas, and driver) -You have to pay some small fee for entrance to the camp (something equal to 1 or 2 dollars, I forget) -Abu will find you and show you around in the camp. He's a security guard there, officially, but on the side, he provide service of guiding Vietnamese tourists. -I went around the camp with Abu and the taxi driver. Took them to lunch at some random restaurant near Galang habour. -Yeah, give Abu some tip at the end of the day, he provide great service. -Take the ferry back to from Batam to Singapore.

@nhhnathan3 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle This is the reason why I fell in love with your videos. The fact that I have this opportunity to see Vietnam and learn more about my culture as a American born Vietnamese boy this gives me more understanding, knowledge, and love for my parent heritage. Cheers !

@kyleledotnet 8 жыл бұрын

word up, thanks for caring

@andrew4558 6 жыл бұрын

Butter N Jamz I really like your choice of words. There are a lot of meanings between "American born Vietnamese boy" and I see other say "Vietnamese Americans". I wish you success in your life.

@thivu9165 7 жыл бұрын

My parents and I were in Galang 1 and 2 after our boat of 75 people lost engine and drifted to Galang. It is a lot more beautiful in your video now them through the eyes of a child during chaotic 3 years we served. We were fortunate to be sponsored by a church in Memphis TN to come to USA. Thanks for this video ... it shows the other side of Galang!

@quyenhuynh6196 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle for the priceless video, My family was there in 1979 and 1980 . We were there for 6 months waiting for freedom and start new dream. My family now living in Australia Sydney for the pass 38 years, the best place on earth. Thanks to my parent have the courage to escape to a new life.👍👍👍👍👍👍

@imphenix5873 5 жыл бұрын

I WAS ONE OF THEM...MEMORIES NEVER FADE IN MY MIND...THANK YOU.

@itsvinny0504 6 жыл бұрын

This brought teart to my eyes, I was born here in 1992, my family spent years living here on this island before moving to America! Thank you Kyle!

@teedeww5049 Жыл бұрын

I could never imagine what i felt like as a refugee. On a sea, moving forward no matter what. Meeting new people, new as in race and language. Perhaps the feeling of uncertainty for the future. Thank you so much for sharing this! 🙏🙏

@PhuongPham-vb9tt 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle Le for making this great video. Brought back some memories when my family was there back here in 1987-1989. Without these footage I don't think I can recall this place that at all since being quite young. You are truly inspirational. Keep doing what you are doing which is slowly reconnecting our people together.

@raymondlinh5454 5 жыл бұрын

I was one of the boat people and who lived there for 9 months. Thank you so much for the documenting.

@timothyta4236 5 жыл бұрын

This video breaks my heart...Thanks for sharing your video clip.

@bright7656 3 жыл бұрын

Nov.30.2020 Thu Hai. Ga lang la Indonesia 🇮🇩 a. Cha cua toi da o ga lang voi may nguoi ban cua ong vao nam 1980 or 1981. Toi se Nho On ga lang da giup cho cha cua toi vao nam 1980. Toi se cau nguyen cho ga lang,nuoc indonesia duoc May Man.Giau Co Nhieu Tien Nhat Nhat. Thank You.Cam On Ga Lang.Indonesia.

@goodreason6462 7 жыл бұрын

damn man. those pictures were so powerful. almost shed a tear. great video kyle!

@ryancao5989 5 жыл бұрын

This video bring me tears. It had been over 30 years since we left Vietnam by boat! Thank Kyle.

@cuongvu-he7hw Жыл бұрын

bring me tears too. it had been 43 years since I left Galang.

@nguyennguyen5373 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle. We as generations afterwards must never forget the sacrifices of our forefathers who risked their life for the freedoms that we have today..an emotional and very informative blog..a lost of a country and the price of freedom is very high..

@larrylee3259 8 жыл бұрын

Bring back a lots of memories for those painful days. Kyle, I really appreciated that.

@martinpeacocke681 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video Kyle! What strength the Vietnamese boat people had to risk everything in terrible circumstances for a chance at a better life. I salute you for your courage and perseverance.

@tuanmai7764 7 жыл бұрын

Kyle, I was there 37 years ago. I live across from the hospital in Galang 1. Your video has brought back so much memories. Memories that forever burned in my mind and will be with me to the end of my days. I now resided in Bay Area California and never thought that I will see that place again. What a treat and a flashed back in time. Thank you so much for sharing your video. Awesome my friend.

@kyleledotnet 7 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. Be sure to check out my "UNTOLD BOAT PEOPLE STORIES" videos and other videos of Vietnam on my channel. I am currently on a journey to find more interesting Vietnamese people all over the world.

@tuanmai7764 7 жыл бұрын

I will definitely check out that " Untold Boat People Stories" video. Correction on my comment, I was living in Galang 2 and not Galang 1. Good luck on your new ADVENTURES. Thanks again.

@kyleledotnet 8 жыл бұрын

Guys, do me a favor, avoid political talk and focus on the real people who matter. Please share this video with anyone who was in Galang or might care about the plight of the Vietnamese people and their resilience. Thank you. -Kyle.

@sunshineinorlando1 8 жыл бұрын

Kyle I truly admire and respect Nina and you to have some time to visit the camp. My father was on one of those boats to Paulo Bidong Malaysia. Among the clips I enjoy this the most. Awesome job!!!!

@kyleledotnet 8 жыл бұрын

i will make a Bidong video when i can get a budget together.

@anhlam7131 8 жыл бұрын

+sunshineinorlando1 Same here my father & mother were also boat people who went to Palu Bidong, Malaysia. I'm a Vietnamese Canadian born in Malaysia. The video remind me so much of the hardships my parents had to go through to get me into Canada.

@jasonnguyen.7154 8 жыл бұрын

+Anh Lam yeah same with my dad & mum... plus they were on one of those boats too. They went to New Zealand about 35 years ago until now. I'm Vietnamese / New Zealander born in New Zealand. #KEEPUPTHEGOODWORKBRO ^^

@jasonnguyen.7154 8 жыл бұрын

@indrazahra550 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for producing this video. Its full history and valuable for future generation how Vietnam and Indonesia are brothers.

@nancyluong2028 4 ай бұрын

Wow so amazing thank you so much going back, creating this video! My parents and sisters lived in that exact camp for two years. This is absolutely incredible. I appreciate you and your passion for our history. Thank you for doing what you do!❤

@clifforddang5947 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, I can't believed how people crossed the ocean with those tiny boats filled with people...I feel lucky that my family didn't have to endure immigrating to American on a boat...my Dad was a high ranked captain in the South Vietnamese army so my family got to come to the U.S by airplane...Recently a friend shared with me a story while we were in Mexico having a drink on a deck of our hotel and listening to powerful waves crashing on the beach at night that he still hears the sound of the waves and it brings back memories of being in the middle of the dark sea at night...Thanks Kyle for reminding us of our history!

@BatmanWarior 5 жыл бұрын

welcome home I always love My Friends from Vietnam friendship,Love from Indonesia

@zolliwardhana Жыл бұрын

Touching and grateful, so many positive comments here. Thank you for appreciating our community, especially the people of Galang Island. Peace from Indonesia.

@TheRock512 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle for posting this. I was at this camp 30 years ago but have no recollection what it actually looked like. It's really good to see these images now

@kevinvo7950 2 жыл бұрын

This video brought back so much memories, I was young but almost remembered everything. We’re lived in galang 2, my house was just down the hill from the hospital. And there a coffee shop across from my house. That temple from galang 2 is my 2nd home. Every time I skip study and hang out with my friends. I knew when I came home my mom will introduce the long bamboo stick to me. So I always go to that temple for lunch and diner :) the monk in this temple love me so much. They always share the Buddha story with me. I was only 13 at the time.

@juliehua5112 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked on this video to learn more about the island my mum spent more than half of her 20s in; to my surprise her ID is displayed in the museum at 4:46! I've heard many stories from her about the journey by boat and what life was like at Galang, and this is helping me understand that a little better. Thanks for the video.

@kyleledotnet 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Crazy!!

@samxa88 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle! This video brough back a lot of memories. I lived at Galang 1 in 1979. Now I live in Minnesota USA. Thanks again! Hope to see more of these videos.

@sonnylido 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kyle for doing these kind of videos. Such emotional. Tears in my eyes. I was one of the them in the days. 1983 Pulau Bidong, Malaysia.

@Maman-Setrum 6 жыл бұрын

i still remember that time, i still remember when i was in elementary school, we collect clothing, money and anything need. i still remember my teacher said "boat people is in pulau galang of our country, they are need our help to life, and there are so many child just like us who travel alone without mom n dad". at that time as a child i didn't know what going on, why they (children) are not with mom n dad, how can they be brave to travel without mom n dad.

@jordansmith5079 6 жыл бұрын

edi kemput i was 10 and by myself i live in kuku a few months after they send us to galang . My dreams is 1 day i come back to Indonesia with Love. And thank you for kindness love of Indonesia give to us and i keep it in my heart where ever i go.

@hungsolo3689 5 жыл бұрын

Hy vọng Indonesia sẽ giữ nơi đây là Di tích Lịch sử, khu Du lịch. Sau này những đứa con gốc Việt trên toàn Thế giới về đây nhớ lại ông bà cha mẹ mình đã chấp nhận rời bỏ quê hương đi tìm chân trời mới, sống chết vượt biển cả nên con cháu mới có ngày hôm nay.

@salmaaninda6032 7 ай бұрын

❤saya dari Indonesia mencintaimu

@khuenguyen722 5 жыл бұрын

Trở về chốn xưa mà nước mắt cứ chảy , bạn bè cùng chuyến bạn bè trên Đảo ..... một vài người đã để thân xác ở đây . nén nhang tưởng nhớ .

@tonyn333 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kyle Le, for recalling memories over 35 years ago that were so touching and all my memories have come about during those times, although I no longer see the gossip of the camps where were we live but It still has some the image as hospitals, pagodas and churches and especially the where we used to take (delivery) our loved ones to go in a third country. Thanks again to Kyle Le.