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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.
Cities of Wuyi

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, Taishan, Kaiping, Enping, and Heshan—their ancestors’ migration was more than a physical journey. It was a saga of survival, resilience, and global identity forged from hardship and hope. A Fertile Land Shaped by Challenge Situated…
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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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Map of the Wuyi region in Guangdong, China, highlighting Siyi to Wuyi cultural transformation
Emigration Stories Enping Historical Landmark History and Culture Kaiping Taishan Travel Guides Xinhui

Siyi to Wuyi: A Journey of Transformation and Heritage

Originally comprising only four counties—Kaiping, Xinhui, Taishan, and Enping—the region now known as Wuyi expanded in 1983 with the addition of Heshan, blending historical roots with industrial growth. Join us as we explore Wuyi’s unique journey, from its legacy as the ‘hometown of overseas Chinese’ to its role in the Greater Bay Area, where tradition…
November 11, 20240Comments

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Roots of China: Celebrating Heritage, Empowering Artisans

Siyi to Wuyi: A Journey of Transformation and Heritage
Qílóu Architecture in Wuyi: Cultural Fusion and Resilience
Roots of Legacy: Wuyi Impact & Future Generations

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