Singaporean Hokkien - Wikipedia
Singaporean Hokkien[b] is a local variety of the Hokkien language spoken natively in Singapore. Within Chinese linguistic academic circles, this dialect is known as Singaporean Ban-lam Gu. [c] It bears similarities with the Amoy [d] spoken in Amoy, now better known as Xiamen, as well as Taiwanese Hokkien which is spoken in Taiwan. [6]
The Rise and Fall of Hokkien in Singapore | SpringerLink
2015年11月18日 · The dominant status of the Hokkien community in Singapore has been established since the foundation of the colonial port about two centuries ago. Consequently, Hokkien had served as a lingua franca among Chinese communities throughout most of …
Hokkien community - National Library Board
2024年4月11日 · For centuries, the Hokkiens were known for their trade with the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaya and Siam (now called Thailand), and along the entire length of the Chinese coast. Their strong mercantile orientation served them well when they migrated to Singapore.
IN FOCUS: Are Chinese dialects at risk of dying out in Singapore?
2022年12月17日 · Currently, the most spoken dialects in Singapore are Hokkien, Cantonese and Teochew. Among those who spoke Chinese dialects at home, the latest population census found that around half spoke...
Hokkien in Everyday Singapore » Asia Research Institute, NUS
Discover the rich history, cultural significance, and impact of Hokkien language and dialect on our society. Whether you’re a native Hokkien speaker or simply curious about this vibrant language, this seminar is perfect for anyone interested in exploring its nuances and beauty.
The Hokkien Clan Associations of Singapore
2024年7月29日 · Heng San Ting cemetery temple and Thian Hock Keng temple were forerunners of the Hokkien clan associations in Singapore, representing the community and looking out for its welfare. The earliest Hokkien immigrants in Singapore were descendants of Hokkiens from Minnan, or China’s Southern Fujian province, who had lived in Malacca for decades.
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
SINGAPORE HOKKIEN HUAY KUAN CULTURAL ACADEMY. The SHHK Cultural Academy was set up in 2012 to further the Huay Kuan’s mission of promoting Chinese art and culture.
Hokkien 101 - Words & Phrases You Can Use Everyday
2018年7月9日 · Singapore is home to many dialect groups, but the most common one is probably Hokkien. The place where Hokkien is most prevalent is the humble kopitiam, where the elderly chatter fluently in the dialect. If your Hokkien is limited to the expletives, then here are some simple words and phrases that you can use daily.
Language Log » Hokkien in Singapore - University of Pennsylvania
2016年9月16日 · What may interest you most is that it is in Hokkien, that long overlooked dialect / topolect. Here is some information about the scope and aims of the program itself: "New Hokkien drama aimed at seniors to be launched on Sep 9" (Channel NewsAsia, 9/1/16). The ministry has already uploaded the first episode on YouTube. 《吃饱没?》 (Eat Already?)
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan - Wikipedia
Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan (SHHK) (traditional Chinese: 新加坡福建會館; simplified Chinese: 新加坡福建会馆; pinyin: Xīnjiāpō Fújiàn Huìguǎn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sin-ka-pho Hok-kiàn Hōe-koán), or the Singapore Hokkien Association in English, is a cultural and educational foundation.