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.


 
 
 
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