Chinatown Clans & Associations Trail

Yueh Hai Ching Temple
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Yueh Hai Ching Temple

Also known as Wak Hai Cheng Bio in Teochew, the temple serves as a reminder of the contributions of Teochew Chinese pioneers who arrived in Singapore shortly after the arrival of the British in 1819.

Fuk Tak Chi
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Fuk Tak Chi

Reputedly the first Chinese temple in Singapore, it grew from a small shrine set up here by the Hakka and Cantonese immigrants in 1824.

Ying Fo Fui Kun
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Ying Fo Fui Kun

Ying Fo Fui Kun exemplifies the spirit of solidarity within the early Hakka community and serves as a reminder of their contributions to Singapore’s development over the years.

Eng Choon Hway Kuan Singapore
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Eng Choon Hway Kuan Singapore

Founded in 1867, it is one of the largest clan associations in Singapore with a long history.

Former Nagore Dargah
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Former Nagore Dargah

Erected by the Chulia community, this magnificent building testifies to their presence in Chinatown in the past and also to their contributions to early colonial Singapore's economy.

Nanyang See's Clan Association
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Nanyang See's Clan Association

After WW2, more and more See clansmen settled down in Singapore.

Thian Hock Keng
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Thian Hock Keng

Thian Hock Keng is also a standing monument to the community spirit of Chinese pioneers in Singapore.

Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
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Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan

Founded in 1840, its main objectives are to promote education, provide social welfare and preserve Chinese language and culture.

Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church
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Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church

Originally known as the Chinese Methodist Church, Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church was the first church established to cater exclusively to the spiritual needs of the Chinese Methodist community in Singapore.

Former Traffic Police Building
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Former Traffic Police Building

Built in 1928 as Police Barrack, its stately presence contributes to the historic character of Maxwell Road.

Former Jinricksha Station
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Former Jinricksha Station

Built in 1903, it served as the administration centre for rickshaws, where many early Chinese immigrants endured harsh lives as rickshaw pullers.

Eng Teng Association
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Eng Teng Association

The Eng Teng Association of Singapore was the earliest one in Southeast Asia.

Yee Clan Association
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Yee Clan Association

Founded in 1929 as the Yu Shi Jia Shu (Yee Clan) Family Association, its membership was confined to Yee (Yu) clansmen from Taishan, Xinhui, Kaiping and Enping counties.

Sehnh Chua Burial Ground
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Sehnh Chua Burial Ground

In 1866, the Chua ancestors purchased a plot of land from the colonial government for the burial of Chua clan members, called Sehnh Chua Mausoleum.

Singapore Koh Clan Association
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Singapore Koh Clan Association

Set up before WW2, the Koh leaders decided to revive the organization after the war to facilitate liaison among fellow clansmen.

Singapore Gan Clan Association
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Singapore Gan Clan Association

Founded in 1966, Gan Clan Association is a non-profit organization with roots that dates back to the pre-war days of Singapore in 1928.

Tung On Wui Kun
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Tung On Wui Kun

Set up in 1870 by clansmen from the districts of Dong Guan and Bao An, the association is a corporate member of the Kwangtung Hui Kuan and Kwong Wai Siew Peck Theng.

Singapore Chin Kang Huay Kuan
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Singapore Chin Kang Huay Kuan

Set up in 1918 at Bukit Pasoh Road, its objective was to look after the clansmen’s welfare and promote traditional Chinese culture.

Ee Hoe Hean Club
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Ee Hoe Hean Club

Founded in 1895, it is one of the oldest millionaires club in Singapore.

The Hui Lai Countrymen Association
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The Hui Lai Countrymen Association

Hui Lai is one of the ten districts of the Chaozhou prefecture.

Singapore Amoy Association
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Singapore Amoy Association

The association was initiated by Amoy ancestors to show their support for the war against the Japanese in Xiamen during WW2, set up in 1938 and was officially registered in 1939.

Chia General Association
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Chia General Association

Set up in 1929, the office was relocated to Teo Hong Road in 1969.

Kong Chow Wui Koon
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Kong Chow Wui Koon

Kong Chow is the old name for Xinhui district in Guangdong.

Poon Yue Association
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Poon Yue Association

Poon Yue is a district in GuangDong, China.

Singapore Ann Kway Association
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Singapore Ann Kway Association

In 1922, nine Ann Kway clansmen in Singapore proposed the formation of an Ann Kway Association to unite the local Ann Kway clansmen, and it was officially established in 1923.

Former Majestic Theatre
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Former Majestic Theatre

Built by Eu Tong Sen in 1927, it was a popular venue for Cantonese opera.

Former Thong Chai Medical Institution
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Former Thong Chai Medical Institution

Home to the first free traditional Chinese medical clinic for the poor in Singapore, the Former Thong Chai Medical Institution testifies to the Chinese pioneers’ spirit of mutual assistance and their generosity towards the poor and needy.

  1. Yueh Hai Ching Temple
  2. Fuk Tak Chi
  3. Ying Fo Fui Kun
  4. Eng Choon Hway Kuan Singapore
  5. Former Nagore Dargah
  6. Nanyang See's Clan Association
  7. Thian Hock Keng
  8. Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan
  9. Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church
  10. Former Traffic Police Building
  11. Former Jinricksha Station
  12. Eng Teng Association
  13. Yee Clan Association
  14. Sehnh Chua Burial Ground
  15. Singapore Koh Clan Association
  16. Singapore Gan Clan Association
  17. Tung On Wui Kun
  18. Singapore Chin Kang Huay Kuan
  19. Ee Hoe Hean Club
  20. The Hui Lai Countrymen Association
  21. Singapore Amoy Association
  22. Chia General Association
  23. Kong Chow Wui Koon
  24. Poon Yue Association
  25. Singapore Ann Kway Association
  26. Former Majestic Theatre
  27. Former Thong Chai Medical Institution
Yueh Hai Ching Temple
Yueh Hai Ching Temple
Fuk Tak Chi
Ying Fo Fui Kun
Ying Fo Fui Kun
Ying Fo Fui Kun
Former Thong Chai Medical Institution
Former Thong Chai Medical Institution
Former Thong Chai Medical Institution

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Since the 1820s, the area south of the Singapore River developed as the earliest Chinese settlement in Singapore. Clans, associations, temples and other institutional buildings were established here and form part of the rich heritage and roots of the Chinese in Singapore.

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