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Our Stories Gallery

About Our Stories

Led by the Chinese in Wales Association in collaboration with Swansea University, National Museum of Wales and National Library; Peoples collection and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
This project aims to capture the Chinese Community in Wales contribution to Wales, whilst exploring the lived experience of travelling to and settling down in an alien world; a new country with a different language, way of life, work ethic and climate.

This project tracks the highs and lows of experiences faced by individuals and families during their Welsh journey and showcases precious objects, items that have offered comfort to their owners during their journey.

Also visit Museum Wales: St Fagans Museum Cardiff, ‘Wales is’ Gallery to see Our Stories ‘Wales is Our Home’ display. Display open 12th November 2024 to 16th November 2025.

Mrs. Wai Fong Lee

From Hong Kong since 1970s, Parents owned a takeaway business. Firstly settled in London and over the years she became a community leader.

Ms. Suzanne Chung

2nd Gen., Born in Scotland, studied in UK and Canada, but now works in Wales

Mr. Peng Yi

Initially came to visit relatives, but due to other factors, they moved from Taishan China since 1988, takeaway business. Enjoys drawing/painting/caligraphy

Ms. Jodie Zhong

2nd Gen, Born in Wales, current a university student in Loughborough, 3rd year on placement. Summarises the difference between her and her mum’s (Alice) experience. Highlights her mums struggles

Ms. Alice Zhong

From Guangzhou China, came to UK in 2000, currently a main chef in a nursing home. Moved to UK with husband. Moved over without many doubtful thoughts

Mr. Mike Tan

From Malaysia, moved to UK in 1970s for university, married with Welsh lady, ex Civil Engineering Director and Entrepreneur

Mr. Ng Leun Fai

From Taishan China, moved to UK when he was 10years old, laundrette business and takeaway in Ferndale

Mr. Peter Wong

From Hong Kong since 1 years old. Labour Councillor in Cardiff. Dad worked as a chef and mum worked in a production factory in Ipswich. He later moved to Wales

Ms. Nimmi Wui Yin Liaw

From Brunei, arrived in UK in 1982 for university , raised 5 children. Worked as an estate agent and met her husband.

Ms. Lai Yen Yen

From Malaysia, initially lived in Scotland, but has moved to Wales due to family reasons

Mr. Yok Tong Pang

From Hong Kong, Wah Yu Chinese Supermarket owner Swansea

Ms. Temmy Woolston

2nd Gen, born in Cardiff. Office manager of Vaughan Gething , Welsh Labour Party. She was born and raised in Cardiff, but her family is originally from Hong Kong.

Ms. Roxanna Lau

From HK came here to set up Chinese class with her husband voluntarily. Her older son became famous Kungfu master in London and internationally.

Ms. Cailian Fan

From Nanning Guangxi. Married to her husband whom met online. Moved to North Wales in 2020 and covid hit. Husband is the pillar of support for her and her son. They all are happy with the existing life in North Wales.

Mrs. Fu

Chinese with Vietnamese heritage. From China to HK and then UK. 8 children. Able to manage her life despite the challenging situation. She saw the needs of Chinese women and helped them voluntarily.

Mr. GuangHao Fu

Arrived in UK when he was 17 and had to adapt to a new lifestyle. Currently co-owns an airbnb with his mum.