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Historical photo of Sun Yat-Sen seated at a table reading in Guangzhou, showcasing his dedication to learning and revolutionary ideals.
History and Culture

I Am Sun Yat-Sen The Father of Modern China: Roots of Struggle – Part 1

\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn my lifetime, I\u2019ve had over thirty names. In the United States, people called me Sun Yat-sen; in Japan, most referred to me as Sun Wen. After the Xinhai Revolution, my comrades honored me with the name Sun Zhongshan. At home, my family called me Sun Dixiang\u2014a name steeped in superstition, supposedly because a fortune-teller…
March 11, 20250Comments

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A historical photograph of Chinese families walking through San Francisco’s Chinatown, representing the preservation of the Siyi dialect among Wuyi migrants.
History and Culture

The Siyi Dialect: A Heartbeat of Identity Calling Across Generations

Language is more than words—it is the soul of a culture, a living thread that stitches together generations, histories, and identities. For third- and fourth-generation overseas Chinese from the Siyi region, Siyi dialects like Taishanese (台山话) are far more than tools for communication. They are bridges to a heritage steeped in resilience, echoes of ancestors…
February 27, 20250Comments

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A historic photo showing railroad workers, including Wuyi migrants, gathered at the Golden Spike ceremony, marking the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Emigration Stories

1890 Breakthrough: How Wuyi Migrants’ Revolutionary Resilience Defied Exploitation and Shaped History

In the 19th century, Wuyi migrants from Guangdong’s Siyi region set sail for distant shores, driven by dreams of economic prosperity and the hope of securing better futures for their families. Yet, behind these aspirations lay untold sacrifices—stories of exploitation, exclusion, and resilience that shaped not only their lives but also the foundations of global…
February 25, 20250Comments

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Xinhui Xuegong, historic Confucian temple in Xinhui, China.
Historical Landmark Travel Guides

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 the overseas Chinese diaspora to reconnect with their roots by exploring iconic landmarks like the Kaiping Diaolou, the historic Chikan Town, and the Wuyi Overseas Chinese Museum. Through stories of resilience and preservation, this guide…
December 10, 20240Comments

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