The
unique name Hua Song, which means in praise of
the Chinese, was selected by Interbrand as a Public
Service Charity Project.
Hua
Song brings alive the stories of Chinese communities
around the world.
Located in the new wing of Haw Par Villa, Hua
Song will treat local residents and visitors to
an engaging showcase, which relates the triumphs
and struggles of early Chinese immigrants around
the world.
Aptly named Hua Song, which means "in praise
of the Chinese", the museum offers visitors
the chance to appreciate the spirit of adventure
and enterprise of the early Chinese migrants around
the world, who made countless sacrifices, seized
opportunities amidst adversity, showed great fortitude
and industry to make good in their adopted land.
Mrs Pamelia Lee, Project Director, Hua Song, said:
"Hua Song Museum is a world-class attraction
by virtue of the high historical value of the
exhibits. It is a museum for people from all over
the world to understand the influence of the Chinese
diaspora on modern society, and to understand
how one ethnic community can become so successful
internationally.
As
the migrant Chinese overseas are so well-assimilated
into the various societies around the world,
the topic of Chinese overseas is one of international
relevance and appeal, not strictly an ethnic
one. These stories, backed by academic research
undertaken by the Chinese Heritage Centre are
authentic."
Who are those featured
in Hua Song? “Hua Song”
is the world's first visitor centre dedicated to the
story of all the Chinese around the world.
What
is the meaning of Hua Song?
“Hua Song” means “in praise of the
Chinese”. The centre will bring alive the dreams,
sacrifices and achievements of the Chinese who went
in search of fortune overseas.
Why
a Chinese overseas story?
The Chinese overseas
story
has received wide acclaim and international interest.
Our mission is to help Chinese
overseas find their cultural roots and share the story
of Chinese migration with non-Chinese.
Where is Hua Song?
Hua Song is located at new wing of Haw Par Villa,
which is next to historic Haw Par Villa, Singapore.
Haw Par Villa is founded by a distinguished overseas
Chinese Aw Boon Haw (1882-1954) in 1937 and has attracted
countless visitors from overseas.
How is Hua Song to be enjoyed?
Hua Song is a one-stop centre for visitors to learn
the stories of Chinese living around the world.
