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Participants in the traditional Piaose parade in Taishan, a 500-year-old cultural tradition, showcasing vibrant costumes and performances in honor of the Guangdong Five Counties heritage.

Roots Across the Sea: Understanding the Guangdong Five Counties Diaspora Legacy

April 23, 20250Comments BySteven

Traditional market street in Taishan, part of the Five Counties of Guangdong

The Five Counties of Guangdong: A Cultural and Historical Overview

April 19, 20251Comment BySteven

An aerial view of Kaiping in Guangdong Province, showing the Tan River cutting through the city with modern buildings, bridges, and urban infrastructure under a partly cloudy sky, surrounded by distant hills.

Exploring the Wuyi Landscape A Journey Through Time and Geography

April 13, 20251Comment BySteven

A formal group photo of the Wuyi diaspora in Vancouver, highlighting their community spirit and cultural identity.

History and Culture

The Wuyi Diaspora: A Tale of Clans, Brotherhoods, and Survival

April 11, 20250Comments BySteven

World map showing the global routes of the 19th-century coolie trade from Asia and the Pacific to the Americas and Caribbean.

History and Culture

The Coolie Trade and Early Migration Patterns (1840–1874)

April 9, 20250Comments BySteven

A weathered grave marker bearing Chinese inscriptions stands amidst snow-covered fields, marking the resting place of Mrs. Wong Kim—a testament to the enduring legacy of Montana’s Chinese pioneers

History and Culture

Ghosts of Gold Mountain: Grave-Sweeping Rituals and the Resilience of Montana’s Chinese Railroad Workers

April 6, 20250Comments BySteven

Chikan in Kaiping at night, featuring a stone bridge, a clock tower, and traditional buildings reflecting on the water under a full moon.

Legacy of Wuyi: The Untold Story of How a Region Ended the Qing Dynasty

April 2, 20251Comment BySteven

A woman from Taishan in the 1930s wearing a floral-patterned blouse, symbolizing resilience and elegance in women's history.

The Hidden Role of Women in Taishan’s Heritage: From Clan Halls to Modern Preservation

March 31, 20251Comment BySteven

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

Emigration Stories

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

March 25, 20250Comments BySteven

A wedding setup at a building entrance with a red carpet, cutouts of a bride and groom, and Chinese decorations, celebrating Guangdong’s marriage traditions.

History and Culture

Why Guangdong’s Marriage Traditions Start with Candy in Elevators (And a 3-Day Rule)

March 23, 20250Comments BySteven