Our History

From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, a large number of immigrants with the surname She from the Fujian and Teochew ethnic groups came to Singapore. In order to cope with language barriers, life challenges and community identity issues, various clan organizations came into being.

The predecessor of the association’s function was similar to the clan liaison network of local clan associations, emphasizing mutual assistance, ancestor worship and maintaining hometown ties.

In 1941, members of the Seah clan in Singapore registered with the then British colonial government to establish the Singapore Seah Clan Association. As a legally registered clan group, it is dedicated to maintaining connections, mutual support, and cultural heritage.

Unfortunately, World War II disrupted the Association’s operations. The Japanese Imperial Army invaded Singapore in the second year of the Association’s founding and quickly occupied much of Southeast Asia. The Association was forced to cease operations due to the war.

After the end of World War II, with the new wave of immigration, the Seah clan members gathered together again in 1950 to revive the Singapore Seah Clan Association.

Shortly after its establishment, Fuxing held its first anniversary celebration on December 2, 1951, symbolizing the initial cohesion of the ethnic group.

From the 1950s to the early 1970s, clan networks were fragmented, with the association primarily assisting new immigrants, providing information, and connecting with relatives. The association held annual gatherings, Spring Festival gatherings, and other social activities to establish its basic organizational functions.

From 1970 to 2000, the association developed across generations. As the community’s funds and organizational experience increased, it gradually established a more comprehensive structure, including a board of directors, a youth group, and a women’s recreational group. It also organized scholarship programs, visits to needy members, and cultural and educational lectures.

After 2000, overseas connections and international exchanges began. In 2017, She Guixi, Chairman of the World She Clan Association, led a delegation to Singapore to celebrate the association’s 67th anniversary. The delegation also visited the Ngee Ann Kongsi and the Teochew Eight Districts Association, fostering exchange and cultural integration among She Clan members both domestically and internationally. The association has gradually become recognized by She Clan organizations worldwide as a key liaison point for overseas She Clan members.

Around the time of the 2020 pandemic, the association began accelerating its modernization and youth outreach efforts. It strengthened its online communication platforms on social media platforms like Facebook, fostering online gatherings among clan members and encouraging younger generations to participate. It also promoted cultural heritage projects and community services.