Singapore Chang Clan Association: Organization and Overview
The Singapore Chang Clan Association is mainly composed of the Chang Clan General Association (Singapore) and its 12 affiliated clan associations, which represent Chang clansmen from different native places and lineages.
1. Chang Clan General Association (Singapore)
Establishment Time: 1939 (formerly known as Jinjian Tang)
Purpose: Worship ancestors, strengthen clan ties, organize charitable activities, promote education, and strive for the well-being of clan members
Address: 23 Lorong 29 Geylang, Chang Clan Building #02-01, Singapore 388072
Contact Information: +65 6748 4883 / +65 6748 7844
2. Complete List of the 12 Affiliated Clan Associations
(1) Rulin Chang Clan Association
Represents Chang clansmen from the Rulin area, Jinjiang, Fujian.
(2) Qinghe Chang Clan Association
Established in 1955, initiated by Zhang Chengyi, Zhang Youcai, and other figures
Purpose: Worship ancestors, strengthen clan ties, promote communication among members, and resolve disputes
(3) Hakka Chang Clan Association
Represents Hakka Chang clansmen
Current Chairman: Zhang Yuansheng
(4) Anxi Lingmei Ciji Tang
Represents Chang clansmen from the Lingmei area, Anxi, Fujian.
(5) Xiakunjiang Chang Clan Association
Represents Chang clansmen from the Xiakunjiang area, Fujian.
(6) Fuzhou Houmei Chang Clan Bairen Tang
Represents Chang clansmen from the Houmei area, Fuzhou.
(7) Fengyongda Chang Clan Qinghe Tang
Represents Chang clansmen from Fengshun, Yongding, and Dabu areas.
(8) Qujiang Wenxing Palace
Represents Chang clansmen from the Qujiang area, Guangdong.
(9) Jinjian Friendship Society
A successor organization of "Jinjian Tang" (the predecessor of the Chang Clan General Association, Singapore).
(10) Qiongzhou Chang Clan Qinghe Tang
Represents Chang clansmen from Hainan (Qiongzhou) area.
(11) Chenghai Longcheng Chang Clan Fellow Townsmen Association
Represents Chang clansmen from the Longcheng area, Chenghai, Guangdong.
(12) Jieshan Palace Chang Clan Qinghe Tang
Represents Chang clansmen from the Jieshan area, Fujian.
3. Other Relevant Organizations
Youth League of the Chang Clan General Association (Singapore)
Responsible for fostering the younger generation of Chang clansmen's understanding of traditional culture, organizing regular activities, and exchanging with international Chang clan organizations.
4. Important Connections and Background
The Chang Clan General Association (Singapore) is one of the founding members of the World Chang Clan General Association. Together with the Chang Clan General Association of Thailand, the Sarawak Chang Clan Association, and the Philippine Heyuan Zhang-Yan Clan General Association, it serves as an administrative advisor to the World Chang Clan General Association.
Summary
Centered on the Chang Clan General Association (Singapore), the network of Singapore Chang clan organizations consists of 12 affiliated clan associations, covering Chang clansmen from different regions such as Fujian, Guangdong, and Hainan. It forms a complete clan friendship network, dedicated to inheriting Chang clan culture, strengthening clan bonds, and serving the society.
