Teochew oil paper lanterns are a unique art form. They come from the Chaoshan region of China. Their roots trace back to ancient times. They were born in the Warring States period. Their origin is linked to the Central Plains. Later, the craft spread to Chaoshan. This tradition now shines Continue Reading
Teochew embedded porcelain is a rare traditional art. This art uses broken porcelain pieces to create vivid images. It is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.It is known as one of the three major architectural decorative arts in Chaozhou and Shantou, along with wood carving and stone carving. The Continue Reading
Teochew wood carving, also known as Chaozhou wood carving, is a unique art form from South China. This art originated in the Chaoshan region of Guangdong Province. It is famous in China and known worldwide. It is one of China’s four major wood carving traditions. This article tells the story Continue Reading
Chao embroidery is mainly distributed in the Chaoshan area at the easternmost point of Guangdong ，China (including Chaozhou City, Shantou City, and Jieyang City). Chao embroidery has disappeared in Shantou and Jieyang, and its origin is limited to the current city of Chaozhou. The History of Chao Embroidery Chao embroidery Continue Reading
Explore Fengxi porcelain, a Teochew ceramic tradition with a thousand-year legacy of craftsmanship and beauty.
Chaozhou Hand-Pulled Clay Teapot
For centuries, the aroma of Teochew tea has permeated Guangdong’s misty mountains, crossed oceans, and rooted itself in global Teochew communities. Beyond mere refreshment, it represents a cultural blend – weaving history, artisanal mastery, and philosophical depth that still enchants the world. Tea’s story in Teochew began over 2,000 years Continue Reading
The Teochew merchants, known as one of China’s three great merchant groups, have shaped global trade for centuries. Originating from Teochew (Chaozhou) in Guangdong, they embraced maritime trade, earning the nickname “Red-Headed Junk Merchants.” By the early 20th century, the King of Thailand referred to them as the “Jews of Continue Reading
In the vast landscape of global commerce, Teochew entrepreneurs shine like constellations, weaving tales of resilience, innovation, and collective triumph. Dubbed the “Jews of the East,” this community has produced legendary business figures such as Li Ka-shing, Ma Huateng, and Huang Guangyu. Their success is no accident—it stems from a Continue Reading
1. Who Are the Teochew? A Journey from Chaoshan to the World Start with the proverb: “Where the sea reaches, Teochew flavors thrive.” The Teochew people (also spelled Chaozhou) originated from China’s Guangdong province, with a seafaring history dating back centuries. By the 18th century, waves of Teochew migrants sailed to Southeast Asia, North Continue Reading
