Where CantoneseLives On
Join a community of heritage speakers, learners, families, and advocates preserving our language and culture for future generations.
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Why People Join Us
Everyone has their own reason for being part of this community. Here are some of theirs.
Reconnecting with Roots
Heritage speakers finding their way back to the language of their grandparents, discovering resources they couldn't find elsewhere.
Teaching the Next Generation
Parents and educators accessing children's books and classroom materials to pass Cantonese to young learners.
Building Community
Connecting with others who share the same passion - at events, through volunteering, or simply knowing they're not alone.
Making a Difference
Contributing skills, time, or resources to ensure Cantonese education remains accessible for future generations.
How We Keep Cantonese Alive
Language preservation takes many forms. Here's how our community works together.
Community Engagement
Town halls, heritage speaker meetups, cultural celebrations, and volunteer opportunities.
Learning Resources
Children's books, zines, textbooks, and other resources to support Cantonese learning.
Education Advocacy
Supporting university programs, K-12 partnerships, and advocating for Cantonese in schools.
Cultural Preservation
Dialect documentation, oral histories, Cantopop archives, and cultural content creation.
Our Community
Stories from the people who make this community what it is.
"Our world is out of joint. UC students from the four seas must set it right through collaborative art. Learning Cantonese opera - an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity” — can jumpstart a united East-West family across ethnic borders. Yes, 🐻 CAN!"
Professor King-Kok Cheung
University of California, Los Angeles
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Our Impact
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Community members worldwide
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Volunteer hours donated in 2024 & 2025
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Active college campaigns