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The New Pei May High School, Kolkata India |
The New Pei May High School, Kolkata India |
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Lee Hok Seong 1935-1969 |
Lee Hok Seong 1935-1969 |
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Li Chun Fang |
Li Chun Fang |
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Lee Jun Fong 1940-1992 |
Lee Jun Fong 1940-1992 |
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Lee Yam Fong |
Lee Yam Fong |
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Lee Sin Fong |
Lee Sin Fong |
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Lee Siu Fong |
Lee Siu Fong |
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Lee Chun Hsiang 1950-2010 |
Lee Chun Hsiang 1950-2010 |
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Lee Tung Hsing |
Lee Tung Hsing |
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Li Kin Fang |
Li Kin Fang |
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Choo Kyuk Yin (mother) |
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Lee See Sham (Uncle) |
Lee See Sham (Uncle) |
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Lee See Lim (Uncle) |
Lee See Lim (Uncle) |
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Lee See Chim (Uncle) |
Lee See Chim (Uncle) |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin (1903 – 1991) was a visionary and a distinguished Chinese Hakka community leader for over half a century in India. |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin (1903 – 1991) was a visionary and a distinguished Chinese Hakka community leader for over half a century in India. Born in the Hakka village of [[Meixian District|Meixian]] in [[Guangdong|Guangdong,]] China. At age 18, together with a few elders he embarked on a voyage to prospect for better life opportunities arriving in British India’s east coast of [[Bay of Bengal]], [[Queen Victoria]] crown city [[Kolkata|Calcutta]] then, ([[Kolkata]]). He went back to China one last time to wed his wife Koo Tek Siu, at age 24 and took her to Kolkata, where they would spend a lifetime until his death in 1991. |
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As a business tannery owner, he also volunteered his time in many initiatives in the Hakka Chinese settlement. His leadership lasted over fifty years (1930-1985). Together with a dedicated community loyalists and collaborators, plans were made, implemented and managed to address the needs of the growing [[Hakka Chinese]] in Tangra, Kolkata. |
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He had just lifted his head from the desk and saw a swing of a dagger behind him. His reflex in a second was to bend forward narrowly missing a fatal injury. The dagger jabbed in his left upper back inches from his heart. His family rushed to him then refrained and held the juvenile until he was taken away. |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Rajdeep Datta |date=2008-07-26 |title=News from Tangra |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/TirR2KGKv23EAopEbHSnUP/News-from-Tangra.html |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Mint}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | [https://thebengalstory.com/english/a-chinese-newspaper-that-represents-the-indomitable-spirit-of-kolkata/ Lee Youn Chin] was born in 1903 in Guangdong, China. The fourth of five children of Lee See Shan and Choo Kyuk Yin, consisting of one older sister and four brothers. At six years of age his father died. Raised by his humble mother and relatives, he loved books and completed high school before being encouraged to follow the next wave of migrants to [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British India]]. At 18 years, he embarked on a sea voyage arriving in the Bay of Bengal capital, Calcutta then (Kolkata). With a first step he set foot on foreign soil with a confidence. The Hakka community had early settlers in India since the first known pioneer by the name of, [https://www.getbengal.com/details/how-did-the-chinese-land-up-in-kolkata-and-bengal Yang Tai Chow]. |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin had uncles already in Kolkata, who gave him shelter. At his uncle’s shoe shop, he helped and also took other apprenticeship. He saved enough money in a few years to visit China and married his wife Koo Tek Siu. In British Raj the young couple labored hard and had savings to buy a large plot of swamp land. This swamp was transformed to dry and raised over tons of poured dirt. He built his house where he raised ten children of seven daughters and three sons. He later built and established his company, the Lee Youn Chin tannery beside it. His mother Koo Tek Siu joined him arriving on a flight and she lived in his care to a ripe age of a hundred. |
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| ⚫ | [https://thebengalstory.com/english/a-chinese-newspaper-that-represents-the-indomitable-spirit-of-kolkata/ Lee Youn Chin] was born in 1903 in Guangdong, China. The fourth of five children of Lee See Shan and Choo Kyuk Yin, consisting of |
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| ⚫ | In 1947, the British Raj was over with an independent young India. In 1950s, he applied and was granted Indian citizenship. He also helped the community with their citizenship application by having his oldest son, Lee Hok Seong, an educated and knowledgeable man fluent in English and [[Bengali language|Bengali]] in applying for their Permanent Indian Residency Status. |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin had uncles already in Kolkata |
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=== Community Leader === |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin managed on the board of The Chinese Tannery Owners Association<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pathak |first=Nilima |date=2018-01-01 |title=Chinese newspaper that's Made in India |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/chinese-newspaper-thats-made-in-india-1.2150089 |access-date=March 11, 2023 |website=Gulf News}}</ref>; The Overseas Chinese Commerce Association of India<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Homegrown |title=Kolkata’s Tannery Neighbourhood Is Home To India’s Only Chinese Language Newspaper |url=https://homegrown.co.in/homegrown-explore/kolkatas-tannery-neighbourhood-is-home-to-indias-only-chinese-language-newspaper |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Homegrown |language=en}}</ref> and the local Chinese [https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3115286/end-indias-last-chinese-language-newspaper-editors-death Seong Pow] newspaper. When the old Pei May school outgrew, he leased the land and built a bigger The New Pei May<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Abir |date=2016-06-30 |title=The Story of Chinese People in Kolkata and How it Gave Us Our Favorite Chinese Food |url=https://www.storypick.com/chinese-food/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=StoryPick}}</ref> Chinese High school. The need for the community burial land was also bought. His team loyalists journeyed with him in the vested interest of the common good. The community would come to him to settle their grievances. He was a man of great mind, an intellect with good judgement and settled over hundreds of disputes. He received great admiration and appreciation from the community at large and had a few fall-out with his judgement. His oldest son, Lee Hok Seong, an educated young man with a promising future was assassinated by a grenade thrown on his back (1969). Then another attack on his body was attempted when a youth was sent to his house on a pretext to deliver him a letter. |
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| ⚫ | Lee Youn Chin<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Rajdeep Datta |date=2008-07-26 |title=News from Tangra |url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/TirR2KGKv23EAopEbHSnUP/News-from-Tangra.html |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Mint}}</ref> a conscientious man was not thwarted by adversaries nor sought accolades. He continued his life’s journey in honor, valor, grace, wisdom, courage and strength. He left behind a legacy of distinguished works both within the Hakka community and to his children. In his lifetime the community grew strong to over 15,000. |
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As a community leader, Lee You Chin was surrounded by volunteers and contributors who formed a team for decades in the running of the community affairs. |
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| ⚫ | When the [[Sino-Indian War|Sino-Indian]] war broke out in 1962, his family and those with Indian citizenship were not affected by the Indian government relocation<ref>{{Cite web |last=gateway |date=2017-11-01 |title=Indian Chinese diaspora: from Calcutta to Toronto |url=https://www.gatewayhouse.in/indian-chinese-diaspora/ |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=Gateway House |language=en}}</ref> (internment) of the Chinese Indians from the east coast of Bengal to the west coast of Deoli, [[Deoli, Rajasthan|Rajasthan]], India. Those with stateless status, not of Indian descend or citizenship had their livelihood and their families disrupted in the relocation program.<ref>{{Cite journal |date=2017 |title=Charting Ethnic Violence through the Lens of Heritage: Engaging with the Indo-Chinese Population of Kolkata |url=https://www.academia.edu/37399797/Charting_Ethnic_Violence_through_the_Lens_of_Heritage_Engaging_with_the_Indo_Chinese_Population_of_Kolkata |journal=Prace Etnograficzne |volume=45 |issue=2 |issn=2299-9558}}</ref>. After his death, another relocation by the order of the Supreme court 1995 to relocate the Kolkata tanneries<ref>{{Cite web |last=GB Get Bengal |first=Information Desk |date=2019-02-20 |title=How did the Hakka Chinese Community learn Bengali |url=https://www.getbengal.com/details/how-did-the-hakka-chinese-community-learn-bengali |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=GB Get Bengal}}</ref>, further caused more Chinese community to leave India. An unofficial census in 2020 estimate the remaining Hakka Chinese to over 2000. |
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Lee You Chin, together with a team had the longest and influential impact on the Hakka Chinese and its community. Under his leadership the Hakka Chinese Community saw its height of growth, prosperity and stability in Kolkata, India. |
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=== Notable Hakka Community Team === |
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|Chen zhan Sin |
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|Chung Lee Ming |
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|Lee Van Yao |
|Lee Van Yao |
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|Lee Fong Chaan |
|Lee Fong Chaan |
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|Lee See Yim |
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| ⚫ | When the [[Sino-Indian War|Sino-Indian]] war broke out in 1962, his family and those |
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Together with his collaborators, the community prospered. He never sought accolades nor vengeance for death of his son or had any effect on him when a few systematically destroyed his legacy. His life's work was done. This great life came and lived in the memories of many with no printed record. As the older generation age die out, the younger generation lack the knowledge of their Hakka community history or of their influential leader. |
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Revision as of 00:37, 13 March 2023
Lee Youn Chin
Lee Youn Chin | |
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| Born | June 1903 Guangdong, China |
| Died | 1991/10/07 Kolkata, India |
| Burial place | Baptized a Christian. Chinese Cemetary Kolkata India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Board member of | The Chinese Tannery Owners Association
The Overseas Chinese Commerce Association of India Seong Pow - Overseas Chinese Daily Newspaper The New Pei May High School, Kolkata India |
| Spouse | Koo Tek Siu |
| Children | Lee Shiu Fang
Lee Hok Seong 1935-1969 Li Chun Fang Lee Jun Fong 1940-1992 Lee Yam Fong Lee Sin Fong Lee Siu Fong Lee Chun Hsiang 1950-2010 Lee Tung Hsing Li Kin Fang |
| Parent | Lee See Shan (father) Choo Kyuk Yin (mother) |
| Relatives | Lee See Kam (Uncle)
Lee See Sham (Uncle) Lee See Lim (Uncle) Lee See Chim (Uncle) |
Lee Youn Chin (1903 – 1991) was a visionary and a distinguished Chinese Hakka community leader for over half a century in India. Born in the Hakka village of Meixian in Guangdong, China. At age 18, together with a few elders he embarked on a voyage to prospect for better life opportunities arriving in British India’s east coast of Bay of Bengal, Queen Victoria crown city Calcutta then, (Kolkata). He went back to China one last time to wed his wife Koo Tek Siu, at age 24 and took her to Kolkata, where they would spend a lifetime until his death in 1991.
As a business tannery owner, he also volunteered his time in many initiatives in the Hakka Chinese settlement. His leadership lasted over fifty years (1930-1985). Together with a dedicated community loyalists and collaborators, plans were made, implemented and managed to address the needs of the growing Hakka Chinese in Tangra, Kolkata.
His Life
Lee Youn Chin was born in 1903 in Guangdong, China. The fourth of five children of Lee See Shan and Choo Kyuk Yin, consisting of one older sister and four brothers. At six years of age his father died. Raised by his humble mother and relatives, he loved books and completed high school before being encouraged to follow the next wave of migrants to British India. At 18 years, he embarked on a sea voyage arriving in the Bay of Bengal capital, Calcutta then (Kolkata). With a first step he set foot on foreign soil with a confidence. The Hakka community had early settlers in India since the first known pioneer by the name of, Yang Tai Chow.
Lee Youn Chin had uncles already in Kolkata, who gave him shelter. At his uncle’s shoe shop, he helped and also took other apprenticeship. He saved enough money in a few years to visit China and married his wife Koo Tek Siu. In British Raj the young couple labored hard and had savings to buy a large plot of swamp land. This swamp was transformed to dry and raised over tons of poured dirt. He built his house where he raised ten children of seven daughters and three sons. He later built and established his company, the Lee Youn Chin tannery beside it. His mother Koo Tek Siu joined him arriving on a flight and she lived in his care to a ripe age of a hundred.
In 1947, the British Raj was over with an independent young India. In 1950s, he applied and was granted Indian citizenship. He also helped the community with their citizenship application by having his oldest son, Lee Hok Seong, an educated and knowledgeable man fluent in English and Bengali in applying for their Permanent Indian Residency Status.
Community Leader
Lee Youn Chin managed on the board of The Chinese Tannery Owners Association[1]; The Overseas Chinese Commerce Association of India[2] and the local Chinese Seong Pow newspaper. When the old Pei May school outgrew, he leased the land and built a bigger The New Pei May[3] Chinese High school. The need for the community burial land was also bought. His team loyalists journeyed with him in the vested interest of the common good. The community would come to him to settle their grievances. He was a man of great mind, an intellect with good judgement and settled over hundreds of disputes. He received great admiration and appreciation from the community at large and had a few fall-out with his judgement. His oldest son, Lee Hok Seong, an educated young man with a promising future was assassinated by a grenade thrown on his back (1969). Then another attack on his body was attempted when a youth was sent to his house on a pretext to deliver him a letter.
Lee Youn Chin[4] a conscientious man was not thwarted by adversaries nor sought accolades. He continued his life’s journey in honor, valor, grace, wisdom, courage and strength. He left behind a legacy of distinguished works both within the Hakka community and to his children. In his lifetime the community grew strong to over 15,000.
When the Sino-Indian war broke out in 1962, his family and those with Indian citizenship were not affected by the Indian government relocation[5] (internment) of the Chinese Indians from the east coast of Bengal to the west coast of Deoli, Rajasthan, India. Those with stateless status, not of Indian descend or citizenship had their livelihood and their families disrupted in the relocation program.[6]. After his death, another relocation by the order of the Supreme court 1995 to relocate the Kolkata tanneries[7], further caused more Chinese community to leave India. An unofficial census in 2020 estimate the remaining Hakka Chinese to over 2000.
Lee You Chin, together with a team had the longest and influential impact on the Hakka Chinese and its community. Under his leadership the Hakka Chinese Community saw its height of growth, prosperity and stability in Kolkata, India.
Notable Hakka Community Team
| Lee Youn Chin's collaborators | |||
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| Chen zhan Sin | Chung Yit Shing | Chung Lee Ming | |
| Lee Van Yao | Lee Fong Chaan | Lee See Yim | |
References
- ^ Pathak, Nilima (2018-01-01). "Chinese newspaper that's Made in India". Gulf News. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Staff, Homegrown. "Kolkata's Tannery Neighbourhood Is Home To India's Only Chinese Language Newspaper". Homegrown. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Gupta, Abir (2016-06-30). "The Story of Chinese People in Kolkata and How it Gave Us Our Favorite Chinese Food". StoryPick. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ Roy, Rajdeep Datta (2008-07-26). "News from Tangra". Mint. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ gateway (2017-11-01). "Indian Chinese diaspora: from Calcutta to Toronto". Gateway House. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
- ^ "Charting Ethnic Violence through the Lens of Heritage: Engaging with the Indo-Chinese Population of Kolkata". Prace Etnograficzne. 45 (2). 2017. ISSN 2299-9558.
- ^ GB Get Bengal, Information Desk (2019-02-20). "How did the Hakka Chinese Community learn Bengali". GB Get Bengal. Retrieved 2023-03-11.