Chinese clan association

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Chinese clan associations (Chinese:會館) are formed by Overseas Chinese based on dialect groups or same family names to look after their members's affairs and welfare. In modern days, Chinese Clan Associations mostly serve as places for old folks gathering, the younger generations are seldom involved in clan activities.

Contents 1 List of Clan associations In Malaysia 1.1 Guangdong clan associations 1.2 Hakka clan associations 1.2.1 Tseng Lung clan associations 1.3 Hokkien clan associations 1.4 Hainan clan associations 1.5 Surname clan associations 2 Clan associations In Singapore 2.1 Hakka clan Associations 2.2 Hokkien clan Associations 2.3 Surname clan Associations 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] List of Clan associations In Malaysia

[edit] Guangdong clan associations

Guangdong Clan Associations are associations of people from Guangdong province in southern China.

The Kwan Tung Hui Kuan (Guangdong Clan Association) in Taiping, Perak is based in the Temple for the Immortal Woman He, Temple Street. It was founded in 1887 by Chung Keng Quee and others. The temple was renovated in 1948 and 1954. A pair of old stone lions still grace the forecourt.

There is also a Shunde Clan Association (Shun-te Hui Kuan) in Taiping. It was probably founded in 1895. It is located at 36 Kota Road.

• Chong San Wooi Koon, King Street, Penang
• Kwangtung & Tengchew Association, Penang Street, Penang
• Ng Fook Tong, (United Association of Cantonese Districts), Chulia Street, Penang
• Kwong Waii Siew Association, (广惠肇会馆), Jalan Megat harun, Bukit Mertajam, Penang

[edit] Hakka clan associations

• Federation of Malaysian Hakka Association
• Tai-Pu Association, 33, Anson Road, Penang
• Eng Tai Hoay Kuan, Toh Aka Lane, Penang
• Cha Yong Association, 49, Tupai Road, Taiping, Perak
• Perak Taipu Association, 19-21, Horley Street, Ipoh, Perak
• Persatuan Tai-Poo Pahang, 71, Jalan Bibby, Raub, Pahang
• Selangor Wilayah Cha Yong Huey Kuan, 95, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
• Selangor Wilayah Chha Yong Fay Choon Kuan, 81-83, Jalan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur
• Selangor Wilayah Cha Yong Li Chee Association, 81-83C, Jalan Pasar, Kuala Lumpur
• NanYang Char Yong Chow Clan Association, 68-C, Halan Brunei Utara, Kuala Lumpur
• Tai Pu Association, 40, Jalan Sultan, Klang, Selangor
• Negeri Sembilan Char Young Fui Koan, 19, Jalan Kapitan Tam Yeong, Seremban
• Char Yong Fui Kuan, 89, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka
• Cha Yang Huey Kuan, 151, Jalan Abdullah, Muar, Johore
• Cha Yong Association, 24, Jalan Mohd. Akil, Batu Pahat, Johore
• Kluang Thai Pu Association, 18, Lorong Wayang, Kluang, Johore
• Tai Poo Community Association, 39, Jalan Tabuan, Kuching, Sarawak
• Persatuan Tai Poo Association, 11, 3rd Floor, Kai Peng Road, Sibu, Sarawak
• Miri Thai Poo Community Association, Miri, Sarawak
• Tai Poo Community Association of Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

[edit] Tseng Lung clan associations

The Tseng Lung Hui-Kuan is the association for Hakka people from Tseng Ch'eng and Lung-men counties of Kuang-chou prefecture in South China.

• Tseng Lung Hui Kuan, Penang, founded in 1886 by Capitan China Chung Keng Quee
• Tseng Lung Hui Kuan, Market Road, Taiping, Perak, founded in 1885 by Capitan China Chung Keng Quee
• Tseng Lung Hui Kuan, Gopeng, Perak, founded in 1885 by Capitan China Chung Keng Quee

[edit] Hokkien clan associations

The Hokkien Association is an association for immigrants from Fujian province in South China.

• Hokkien Association, Kota Road, was founded in the late Qing dynasty. The site was acquired in 1918 and the building was completed in 1931.
• Hokkien Huay Kuan, 23, Jalan Hang Jebat, Melaka
• Hokkien Huay Kuan, 98, Jalan Datuk Ooh Chooi Cheng, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

[edit] Hainan clan associations

Hainan island was originally part of Guangdong, but it was separated as its own province in 1988.

• Federation of Hainan Associations Malaysia (马来西亚海南会馆联合会), M Floor Wisma Hainan, 112 & 114 Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur +60-3-2070-4368
• Penang Hainan Association (槟城海南会馆), 93 Muntri Street, 10200 Penang +60-4-262-3752
• Butterworth Hainan Association (北海海南会馆), 3914 Bagan Luar Road, 12000 Butterworth +60-4-323-2891
• Seberang Perai Hainan Association (威省海南会馆), 1 Jalan Melor, 14000 Bukit Mertajam +60-4-539-0677
• Selangor and Federal Territory Hainan Association (雪隆海南会馆), 65, Persiaran Endah, off Jalan Syed Putra, 50460 Kuala Lumpur +60-3-2274-7088

[edit] Surname clan associations

• Ch’ng Si Soo Bee Tong (庄氏四美堂), 26 Lebuh Kimberley, Penang
• Kew Leong Tong Lim Kongsi, Ah Quee Street, Penang
• Cheah Si Hock Haw Kong Kongsi, Armenian Street, Penang
• Soon Clan Association (孙氏公会), 83 Jalan Patani, Penang
• Tay Koon Oh Kongsi (帝君胡公司), 70 Jalan Penang, Penang
• Teng Bee Oh Toon Bok Tong (鼎美胡敦睦堂), 70 Jalan Penang, Penang
• She Foo Kongsi Ann Teng Tong (永定胡氏安定堂), 70 Lebuh Penang, Penang
• Penang Kuang Har Tong Ooi Kongsi (槟城江夏堂黄公司), 112 Jalan Jelutong, 11600 Penang
• Eng Chuan Tong Tan Kongsi (颖川堂陈公司), 28, Seh Tan Court, Beach Street, Penang
• Loh Si Tong Chong Seah (骆氏同宗社), 34 Jalan Logan, 10400 Penang
• Chee Yee Thor Seah Clan Association, 15 Jalan Kek Chuan, 10400 Penang
• North Malaya Choong Clan Association (北马钟氏公会), 71 Jalan Rangoon, Pulau Pinang
• Ch’ng Si Soo Bee Tong, 26 Lebuh Kimberley, Penang
• Lum Yeong Tong Yap Kongsi (incorporating the Choo Chay Keong Temple), Junction of Armenian Street and Cannon Street, Penang
• Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Cannon Square, Penang
• Boon San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Victoria Street, Penang
• Ng See Kah Meow (槟城伍氏家庙) (Ng Clan Association), King Street, Penang
• Kai Meng Ong Beow (Ong Kongsi), Penang Road, Penang
• Tan Kongsi, Seh Tan Court, Penang
• Ho Si Koong Hui (North Malaya) (槟城北马何氏公会), 9 Jalan Sungai Ujong, Penang
• Lee Sih Chong Soo Penang (槟城李氏宗祠), 182-A Jalan Burmah, 10050 Penang +60-4-226-7634
• Kheng Ngai Tan See Soo (槟城琼崖陈氏祠), 20 Chulia Lane, Penang
• North Malaysia Leok Kooi Tong (北马六桂堂), 45 Jalan Westland, Penang
• Penang Chay Yeong Tong Sin Quah Chuah Chong Soo (济阳堂辛柯蔡宗祠), 37 Lebuhraya Codrington, Penang
• Khaw Kongsi (Koe Yang Tong) (许氏高阳堂), 36 Jalan Burmah, Penang
• North Malaya Tang’s (Nanyang Tong) Association (北马邓氏南阳堂), 72-J Jalan Anson, Penang
• North Malaya Cheah Si Chong Soo (北马谢氏宗祠), 22 Pangkor Road, 10050 Penang +60-4-226-7769
• Leow See Chong Soo (廖氏宗祠), 1 Jalan Sungai Ujong, Penang
• Tan Si Eng Chuan Tong (威省陈氏颖川堂), 18 Jalan Kampong Paya, Butterworth
• Wong Si Chong Ci Koong Har Tong Society (江夏堂黄氏宗祠), 39 Lebuh Penang, Penang
• Low Clan Association (刘氏公会), 89 Jalan Magazine, Penang
• Tan Si Teoh Tng Seah (陈氏潮塘社), 361-A Jalan Perak, Penang
• Lam Yeong Tong Yap Temple (南阳堂叶氏宗祠), 71 Lebuh Armenian, Penang
• Thye Guan Tong (Ong Kongsi) (武吉淡汶王氏太原堂), 13 Bukit Tambun, 14100 Simpang Ampat
• Leok Keow Lim Si Association (北马六桥林氏公会), 21 Jalan Sri Bahari, 10400 Penang
• Ooi Si Chong Hoe Seah (黄氏宗和社), 112 Jalan Jelutong, Penang
• Chew Si Kee San Tong (周氏岐山堂), 33 Lebuh Kimberley, Penang
• Foong See Chie Peng Tong (冯氏始平堂), 16-C Lorong Abu Siti, 10400 Penang
• Goh Kongsi (Eng Leng Tong) (吴氏宗祠(延陵堂)), 22 Lebuh Noordin, Penang
• Persatuan Kaum Lim Khay Trang (槟城林氏溪东公会), 83-E Jalan Air Itam, Penang
• Ang Si Toon Hong Tong (洪氏敦煌堂), 67 Lorong Selamat, 10400 Penang
• Yeoh Si Association (杨氏公会), 20 Malay Street, Penang
• Lim Si Teong How Tong (槟城林氏忠孝堂), 64 Lebuh Noordin, Penang
• Saw Khaw Lean Chong Shu (苏许连宗祠), 36 Jalan Burmah, Penang
• Choo Si Phai Kok Tong (朱氏沛国堂), 30 Lebuh Noordin, Penang
• Kheng Tian Tong Yew Kongsi (卿田堂尤公司), 376-Q Jalan Perak, Penang
• Theng Chuan Tan Clan Association, Johor
• Gan Clan Association of North Malaysia, 61 Jalan Perak, 10150 Penang
• Sum Seng Tong Chan Kongsi (槟城三省堂曾公司), 63 Jalan Perak, 10150 Penang
• Leong Clan Temple Penang (槟城梁氏家庙), 65 Jalan Perak, 10150 Penang +60-4-229-1108

[edit] Clan associations In Singapore

• Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations
• Oversea Hong Ann Villagers' Assn, 30 Lor 24A Geylang
• Singapore Hui Ann Association (新加坡惠安公会), No. 7, Lorong 29 Geylang Singapore 388063

[edit] Hakka clan Associations

• Foong Shoon Fui Kuan
• Eng-Teng Association, 132, NEIL Road
• Nanyang Khek Community Guild, 20 Peck Seah St
• Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association
• Char Yong Association & Hui Choon Free Hospital
• Char Yong(Dabu) Association, 29, Lorong 22, Geylang
• Char Yang Lee Chee Association, 50-B, Lorong 8, Geylang

[edit] Hokkien clan Associations

• Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan, 137 Telok Ayer Street

[edit] Surname clan Associations

• Ong Clan General Association, 40 Lorong 24A Geylang
• Ouyang Association, 466 Lorong 3 Geylang
• Nanyang Chao Clan Association
• Nanyang Chee Clan Association
• Nanyang Chew Clan Association
• Nanyang Fan Clan General Association
• Nanyang Fang Shee Association
• Nanyang Huang Shin Chung Huay
• Nanyang Hwu Clan General Association
• Nanyang Kang Clan Guild
• Nanyang Kee Hsian Chin Sih Association
• Nanyang Kuah Si Association
• Singapore Chan Khoo Kong Huay (新加坡曾邱公会), No. 29, Lorong 29 Geylang

[edit] See also

• Hui (secret society)
• Malaysian Chinese
• List of Chinese American Associations
• Hui (secret society)
• Tong (organization)
• Zupu

[edit] External links

• Chinatownology: clan associations in Singapore
• Huang Clan Associations Worldwide
• Overseas Chinese Associations
• Singapore Chan Khoo Kong Huay 新加坡地曾邱公会 http://www.sfcca.org.sg/chankhooclan/index.htm
• Singapore Hui Ann Association 新加坡惠安公会 http://huiann.icr38.net