THE Commonwealth of World Chinatowns (CWC) is a platform inspired by the histories of Chinatowns in Penang and Singapore. It explores the multicultural contexts of these two cities and their historical connections to China, Asia and the wider world. The project emphasises the exchange of knowledge, languages, science and the arts, highlighting the relationship between modernity and post colonial transitions. Its goal is to develop initiatives through a global network of Chinatowns and beyond, fostering multiethnic and intercultural learning while expanding the frontiers of human knowledge.
Click here to visit its website and here for an interview with one of its pivotal founders, Winfred Khoo.