During a meet-the-teachers session in primary school, my Chinese teacher told my mother: “You need to stop speaking Teochew at home and start speaking more Chinese.” At nine years old, I was fluent in ...

ENGLISH tutor Albert Tay is well aware that his three sons will not settle in Sibu after completing their university studies in Kuching. “They are very likely to remain in Kuching, as Sibu lacks job ...

Chinese dialects are a rich (and sadly declining) part of Singapore history, and who better to teach us than a native speaker? In an Instagram video posted yesterday (Feb 6), local actor Chew Chor ...

Four distinct Chinese dialects will be highlighted in the Tales Of 4 Dialects The Musical, which returns to the KLPac stage on June 30 and July 1 at 8pm. This well-loved production, presented by Asia ...

A news conference in Beijing on Sept 15 to announce that the 11th International Teochew Youth Convention will be held from Nov 13 to 15 at the China National Convention Center. CHINA DAILY To help ...

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo, who speaks multiple Chinese dialects, attending the SG60 Neighbourhood Party on April 19. Follow our live coverage here. SINGAPORE – ...

DIALECTS might be uncool in the eyes of Speak Mandarin campaign advocates, but Teochews here are declaring their identity with an 11-day festival showcasing their rich, colourful - and tasty - ...

The search for a lost dialect isn’t just about culture and communication, but a reconnection to a beloved grandma. Recently, I tried speaking Teochew to a friend, only to discover that I had to pause ...

On hot and humid night in northern Thailand, a group of performers in colorful costumes, accompanied by crashing gongs and drum beats, draw crowds to a makeshift stage. It's a performance of Teochew ...