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New $70m Hakka hub seeks to preserve heritage while promoting business and community ties
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New $70m Hakka hub seeks to preserve heritage while promoting business and community ties

A 168-year-old Hakka clan association in Singapore, the Char Yong (Dabu) Association, has opened a new $70 million facility in Geylang aimed at preserving Hakka heritage while fostering business development and community engagement. The seven-story building includes a museum, library, cooking studio, and programs focused on entrepreneurship and professional growth. The association aims to attract younger members by combining cultural preservation with modern initiatives. The structure is modeled after traditional Hakka tulou homes and received a BCA Green Mark Platinum certification. Minister Josephine Teo emphasized the importance of maintaining Hakka traditions while adapting to contemporary needs, highlighting the group's role in promoting Chinese culture and innovation. The association also hosts the second World Dabu Business Forum, bringing together global Hakka business leaders.

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New $70m Hakka hub seeks to preserve heritage while promoting business and community ties

A 168-year-old Hakka clan association in Singapore, the Char Yong (Dabu) Association, has opened a new $70 million facility in Geylang aimed at preserving Hakka heritage while fostering business development and community engagement. The seven-story building includes a museum, library, cooking studio, and programs focused on entrepreneurship and professional growth. The association aims to attract younger members by combining cultural preservation with modern initiatives. The structure is modeled after traditional Hakka tulou homes and received a BCA Green Mark Platinum certification. Minister Josephine Teo emphasized the importance of maintaining Hakka traditions while adapting to contemporary needs, highlighting the group's role in promoting Chinese culture and innovation. The association also hosts the second World Dabu Business Forum, bringing together global Hakka business leaders.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the Char Yong (Dabu) Association's efforts to blend cultural preservation with modernization. It quotes both the association's leadership and a government minister, providing context on the organization's historical significance and its current goals. No明显

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