Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan has always been supportive in efforts to preserve and promote Chinese language
and culture. Its efforts centre on:
Inculcating an interest in reading and writing the Chinese language
This includes organising the annual Chinese Literary Awards,
which encompasses the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary essay writing competitions;
Promoting ties among min-related (闽籍) clan associations
The Huay Kuan is holding a Hokkien Festival In Nov 2006. The Festival will be a biennial event which will
serve to create a greater awareness of the Hokkien culture especially amongst our younger generations. More
importantly, it serves to consolidate ties amongst the min-related (闽籍) clan associations.
Promoting Hokkien performing arts
We collaborate with traditional arts groups like Siong Leng Musical Association to present traditional Hokkien
performances on a regular basis at the Thian Hock Keng Temple and other venues.
Cultivating young talents
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan also has its own Chinese Arts and Cultural Troupe that conducts various cultural classes like performing
arts, calligraphy, Chinese language and Hokkien dialect. Since its inception in 1986, thousands have
benefited from the classes.
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