Festival Language

Preserving Teochew idioms and cultural expressions through structured commentary.

Two pieces of artwork are displayed on a wooden shelf, each featuring a minimalist style illustration. The left piece depicts a traditional Chinese architectural scene with a pagoda, mountains, and red lanterns. The right piece shows a food scene with a cup of tea, steamed buns, burgers, and a small bowl of sauce. Both have the caption 'Heytea in Fuzhou' at the bottom.
Two pieces of artwork are displayed on a wooden shelf, each featuring a minimalist style illustration. The left piece depicts a traditional Chinese architectural scene with a pagoda, mountains, and red lanterns. The right piece shows a food scene with a cup of tea, steamed buns, burgers, and a small bowl of sauce. Both have the caption 'Heytea in Fuzhou' at the bottom.
Cultural Expressions

Mapping idioms into a structured format that honors pronunciation and cultural nuances.

A series of illuminated traditional Chinese calligraphy characters on a dark wall in a dimly lit hallway.
A series of illuminated traditional Chinese calligraphy characters on a dark wall in a dimly lit hallway.
Language Preservation

Focusing on the preservation of Teochew vocabulary and festival traditions for future generations.

Preserving Teochew Language

Our project celebrates and preserves the rich vocabulary and idioms of Singapore's Teochew culture through structured commentary and phonetic accuracy.

A traditional Chinese temple with ornate red-orange tiled roofs, adorned with artistic decorations and calligraphy. The intricate architecture is prominent, with a large tree in the foreground whose twisting roots and hanging branches frame the view. The scene offers a glimpse into the cultural and historical elements of the structure.
A traditional Chinese temple with ornate red-orange tiled roofs, adorned with artistic decorations and calligraphy. The intricate architecture is prominent, with a large tree in the foreground whose twisting roots and hanging branches frame the view. The scene offers a glimpse into the cultural and historical elements of the structure.
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A traditional Chinese temple with ornate architectural features is surrounded by trees. The temple has a tiled roof with decorative eaves and a prominent sign with Chinese characters above the entrance. Several people are standing in the foreground, admiring the structure. The scene is set in an open courtyard with steps leading up to the temple.
A traditional Chinese temple with ornate architectural features is surrounded by trees. The temple has a tiled roof with decorative eaves and a prominent sign with Chinese characters above the entrance. Several people are standing in the foreground, admiring the structure. The scene is set in an open courtyard with steps leading up to the temple.
Red Chinese characters are carved into a stone surface, surrounded by green foliage. The surface shows signs of weathering and age, and the text is deeply etched into the stone.
Red Chinese characters are carved into a stone surface, surrounded by green foliage. The surface shows signs of weathering and age, and the text is deeply etched into the stone.

Teochew Festival Idioms

We aim to document and annotate Teochew festival idioms, honoring native pronunciation and cultural nuances for future generations to appreciate.

A traditional Chinese architectural setting with ornate decorations and vibrant red lanterns hanging from the roof. Stone lion statues flank the entrance, and blooming flowers are visible in the foreground. The scene suggests a warm, inviting atmosphere.
A traditional Chinese architectural setting with ornate decorations and vibrant red lanterns hanging from the roof. Stone lion statues flank the entrance, and blooming flowers are visible in the foreground. The scene suggests a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Idioms

Explore Teochew idioms preserving cultural heritage and linguistic traditions.

A traditional East Asian architectural structure with multiple levels, featuring ornate, upturned eaves and red and white detailing. The building includes intricate woodwork and a decorative plaque with Chinese characters.
A traditional East Asian architectural structure with multiple levels, featuring ornate, upturned eaves and red and white detailing. The building includes intricate woodwork and a decorative plaque with Chinese characters.
Two large, bold red Chinese characters are painted on a worn concrete surface. The texture shows noticeable weathering and scratches.
Two large, bold red Chinese characters are painted on a worn concrete surface. The texture shows noticeable weathering and scratches.
Heritage

Preserving Teochew language and festival traditions effectively.

Idioms

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