Search results
The Teochew people or Chaoshanese, Teo-Swa people or Chaoshan people (rendered Têo-Swa in romanized Teoswa and Cháoshàn in Modern Standard Mandarin also known as Teo-Swa in mainland China due to a change in place names [1]) is an ethnic group native to the historical Chaoshan region in south China [2] who speak the Teochew language.
Chaozhou ( Chinese : 潮州 ), alternatively Chiuchow, [3] Chaochow [4] or Teochew, [5] is a city in the eastern Guangdong province of China. It borders Shantou to the south, Jieyang to the southwest, Meizhou to the northwest, the province of Fujian to the east, and the South China Sea to the southeast.
The people of Chaozhou have a distinctive culture that includes their own dialect of Chinese, type of cuisine, and music and drama styles. The area is also a well-known centre of various handicrafts, which include, in addition to ceramics, embroidery and drawnwork (a type of needlework).
An article that traces the history and culture of Chaozhou people, a Chinese ethnic group living in Guangdong Province and overseas. Learn about their dialect, drama, art, cuisine, and the role of exiled officials and scholars in their development.
Chaozhou, home to the Teochew people, is in the easternmost corner of Guangdong Province, facing Taiwan across the sea. Chaozhou is a good place to learn about the culture of Guangdong. There is an old saying: "If you haven't been to Chaozhou, you haven't really been to Guangdong."
13 de oct. de 2015 · Learn about the history, language and traditions of the Teochew (Chaoshan) people, one of the three ethnic groups in South China. Find out how they migrated, traded and worshipped their ancestors across the region and beyond.
6 de mar. de 2020 · Known as the birthplace of the Chinese tea ceremony, Chaozhou is famous for Chaozhou Kungfu Tea which is not only a unique traditional tea drinking custom, but also an important part of Chaozhou food culture.
