Feng Guo Fen Yang Association 160th Anniversary: A Brief History
Clan History × Cultural Documentation × Book PublicationProject Type
Research-based Book Publication / Cultural & Historical Documentation
Time & Location
First published: 5 November 2025
Singapore
Publisher
Feng Guo Fen Yang Association
(鳳廓汾陽公會)
Author
Gareth Quek Keng Yee
Project Managers
Zheng Ran
Cai Boxuan (Boosen Tsai)
Role
Project Manager
Cai Boxuan (Boosen Tsai)
Background
Feng Guo Fen Yang Association 160th Anniversary: A Brief History is a commemorative publication documenting the 160-year history of the Feng Guo Fen Yang Association, one of Singapore’s earliest Teochew clan-based associations. Founded in 1865, the association has played a vital role in religious life, kinship organisation, social welfare, and cultural continuity within the Teochew diaspora.
The book was developed to address gaps in existing historical records, bringing together archival materials, genealogical documents, temple histories, and oral accounts to form a consolidated and accessible historical narrative. It situates the association within broader contexts of migration, settlement, and community formation in Singapore.
Description
As Project Manager, Cai Boxuan coordinated the research, editorial, and production processes of the publication. Working closely with the author, editors, designers, and the association committee, he supported the structuring of historical content, verification of archival materials, and alignment between academic research and community memory.
The publication covers topics including clan origins and genealogy, temple development, ritual practices, overseas lineage networks, cultural customs, and key historical figures. Presented bilingually, the book bridges scholarly research with public readability, ensuring accessibility for both academic audiences and community members.
Beyond documentation, the project functions as a form of cultural preservation—transforming dispersed records and lived memories into a durable reference for future generations, while reinforcing the role of clan associations as active cultural institutions rather than relics of the past.
Outcomes
- Published commemorative volume marking the association’s 160th anniversary
- Consolidated archival research, genealogical records, and oral histories
- Strengthened collaboration between researchers, designers, and community institutions
- Created a long-term reference for Teochew diaspora history in Singapore
- Enhanced public access to clan history through bilingual publication
Keywords
Clan History · Teochew Diaspora · Cultural Documentation · Community Heritage · Genealogy · Religious Institutions · Singapore Chinese History · Book Publication