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From faded letters to WeChat: How some Teochew families in Southeast Asia are finding long-lost relatives
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Melody Chan
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Singaporean and Malaysian families of Teochew descent are increasingly using digital tools like WeChat to reconnect with long-lost relatives in China. This trend has been fueled by the popularity of the Chinese film 'Dear You', which highlights the historical migration of Teochew people.
Following the success of Chinese box office hit Dear You, more Singaporeans and Malaysians of Teochew descent are turning to a volunteer network in China to trace their roots and reconnect with long-lost relatives.
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