Guangdong history

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

For many, Lingnan is a region—lush, southern, coastal—stretching beyond the Nanling Mountains where rivers meet the sea and dialects shift…

1 week ago

Feng Ru of Enping: The Chinese Wright Brother You’ve Never Heard Of

ucked in the hills of Guangzhou’s Huanghuagang Cemetery, beside the tombs of seventy-two revolutionary martyrs, rests a name few today…

3 weeks ago

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

 For millions of overseas Chinese whose families trace their origins to the Five Counties (Wuyi 五邑) region in Guangdong—namely Xinhui,…

1 month ago

The Five Counties of Guangdong: A Cultural and Historical Overview

The Five Counties of Guangdong (五邑, Wǔyì)—Xinhui (新会), Taishan (台山), Kaiping (开平), Enping (恩平), and Heshan (鹤山)—hold a distinctive place…

2 months ago

200 Years of Resilience: The Sze Yup Diaspora’s Inspiring Journey

Discover the inspiring journey of the Sze Yup diaspora, a 200-year saga of resilience, heritage, and triumph. From the historic…

4 months ago

Siyi Region Landmarks: A Journey Through History and Heritage

Discover the Siyi region's remarkable journey through time, where the legacies of migration and cultural heritage intertwine. This article invites…

6 months ago

Sunning Railway: Uniting Taishan’s Overseas Chinese and Transforming a Nation

The Sunning Railway (新宁铁路), built in the early 20th century by Taishan’s overseas Chinese community, stands as a remarkable testament…

6 months ago

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