Teochew

Teochew is a subgroup of the Chinese people originating from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong province. They are a distinct dialect and cultural group with significant communities in Southeast Asia.

Why it’s in the news: Teochew is in the news due to the cultural and linguistic resurgence sparked by the popular Teochew-language film 'Dear You' in Singapore.

Latest on Teochew

• From faded letters to WeChat: How some Teochew families in Southeast Asia are finding long-lost relatives
• Why global migration data should recognise subgroups like the Teochew
• Singapore approves additional 50 screenings of Dear You in Teochew
• Singapore to take 'more flexible approach' to dialect films, open to more Teochew screenings of Dear You
• Dear You gets 8 extra Teochew shows in Singapore after ‘overwhelming’ demand
• Dear You gets 8 additional Teochew screenings after sell-out run

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