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The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan was the first such organization to be established in 1840 on the grounds of the Thian Hock Keng Temple. [1] However, the SHHK also served other members of the Chinese community who came from other parts of China. [2] In 1929, the philanthropist Tan Kah Kee became the president of Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan. [3]
The founding members were the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, Teo Chew Poit Ip Huay Kuan, Singapore Kwangtung Hui Kuan, Nanyang Khek Community Guild, Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan, Sam Kiang Huay Kwan, and Singapore Foochow Association. [6] A total of 185 associations, comprising most of the clan associations in Singapore, joined the SFCCA. [1] [5]
He initiated the founding of Nanyang University in 1953 and donated S$5 million to its building fund, as well as 523 acres of land for its campus on behalf of Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan. Tan Chin Tuan (陈振传; 1908–2005), Peranakan banker and philanthropist often credited with helping to establish the OCBC Bank.
The Hokkien Clan Association (otherwise known as the Hokkien Huay Kuan) started Tao Nan School on 18 November 1906. It was one of the six modern Chinese schools in Singapore with a curriculum influenced by the educational reforms in China at the end of the 19th century. [ 2 ]
It is one of the five affiliated primary schools under the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan. As a Chinese-medium school, Ai Tong emphasises strongly on the learning of Chinese culture, language and values. Ai Tong School is considered to be one of the most popular primary schools in Singapore, with places in the primary 1 intake frequently being ...
In 1840, the clan association Hokkien Huay Kuan serving the Hokkien community was formed within the temple ground of Thian Hock Keng. [2] In 1849, the Chung Wen Pagoda and Chong Boon Gate were added to the right of the main temple.
Pages in category "Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan schools" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The campus of Ai Tong School, a Special Assistance Plan primary school established in 1912 and affiliate to Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, is located in the Bright Hill Drive area of Sin Ming. [6] It relocated its campus from its previous campus in Ang Mo Kio to its current location in Sin Ming in 1992 to cope with rising student enrollment. [7]