In the 19^th century, trade winds fanned the flames of diaspora from China's Fujian province to many parts of South East Asia. One of these promising lands is the free trade heartland of Singapore. Many of these early settlers arrived in this foreign land alone and thus brought about the rise of clan associations. The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan was no different. It provided critical assistance in securing accommodations, jobs and burial services for the early immigrants.

While adopting many customs of the foreign land, these new xin ke (“新客”) also brought with them their native traditions and cultures. This heritage legacy is something which we should all be proud of. Our Heritage Gallery hopes to provide an insight to the Hokkien Language and customs of our local Hokkien community.