For over four decades, Professor Lim Lunglung (林伦伦), a leading Teochew language scholar, has devoted himself to preserving and promoting the Teochew language and culture. He has published more than 40 books and 130 academic papers, including the acclaimed Teochew Family Values 《潮人好家風》 series (Proverbs / Classical Poems / Nursery Rhymes).
Professor Lim was recently in Singapore to serve as a judge for the annual 來拼潮州話 contest. While here, he also delivered lectures at the Chui Huay Lim Club and the National University of Singapore (NUS), exploring how Teochew proverbs reflect the worldview and life philosophy of past generations. The Teochew Store took the opportunity to speak with him about his lifelong mission to keep the Teochew language and culture alive, both in China and abroad.
