Unlocking your Ancestry: How to Start Root Seeking in China
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About This Webinar:
Ever wondered about the village you or your family left behind? For many in the Chinese diaspora—whether you’re multiple generations removed or an adoptee—the call to reconnect is powerful, but the path forward can feel uncertain, especially if you don’t speak or read Chinese. Join us for a webinar designed to help overseas Chinese turn curiosity into a meaningful journey.
We will cover:
Overview of Overseas Chinese Groups & Migration History
Where to start when you have no family tree, no Chinese name, and only a few old photos or stories
How to find your ancestral village using surname, clan association records, migration patterns, remittance letters (qiaopi)
Why knowing characters is more important than speaking Mandarin
How to locate clan associations, ancestral halls, zupus, etc.
The emotional side: handling unexpected discoveries, missing records, or closed doors
What our root-seeking trips look like and how we help you prepare
Real stories from past participants who found their ancestral homes
Grace Yeung and Yongjian Si are two Chinese Americans living and working in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. They co-founded From Roots to Bridges with the desire to help overseas Chinese reconnect with their roots. Grace's family is from Fuzhou, Fujian and Yongjian was born and raised in Jinan, Shandong.
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