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Family Legacy: Chinese Genealogy and Ancestral Villages

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The Wu Surname: 2,700 Years from Taibo’s Virtue to the Wuyi Diaspora

The Wu (吴) surname is the only major Chinese clan whose founding narrative is not…

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THE CIRCLE OF LIFE – A GRANDSON OF EMIGRANTS RETURNS TO FIND HIS ROOTS AFTER 120 YEARS

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Traditional lion dance performance in Wuyi, a key part of Lingnan culture.

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The Spirit of Lingnan: What It Means to Come from the South

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Peter Stuckey speaking to a group of students during a tour in Kaiping Tangkou, with traditional brick architecture in the background.

Kaiping Tangkou: Peter Stuckey, Blue Paintings, and the Village That Refuses to Fade

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Wall in Zhuji Lane displaying Chinese surnames representing ancestral roots of the Wuyi region.

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Ancient Roots, New Traditions: Ethnic Integration in the Wuyi Region

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Young girl receiving face paint in preparation for the traditional Piaose parade in Taishan.

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Exploring Taishan: The First Home of Overseas Chinese

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A group of early Taishanese migrants in Cuba, carrying woven baskets and personal belongings, symbolizing their journey from Guangdong to a new life abroad.

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What Happened to the Chinese in Cuba? The Untold Story of Havana’s Lost Chinatown

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A vintage pocket watch resting on old books beside a white rose, pearl necklace, and antique sheet music in a warm nostalgic scene.

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How to Find Your Chinese Ancestral Village: A Practitioner’s Guide

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From Northern Fortresses to Southern Shores: The Guan Clan’s 700-Year Odyssey of Resilience

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Chinese Surnames: Weaving Threads of Ancestry and Identity

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The Wong Surname: Tracing Its Noble Origins and Global Legacy

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Qílóu Architecture in Wuyi: Cultural Fusion and Resilience

Discover Qílóu Architecture in Wuyi—a stunning mix of Chinese, Southeast Asian, and European styles. These historic arcade…

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