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Lineage Histories Lineage Histories
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The Settlements The Settlements
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Lineages and Rites Lineages and Rites
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Livelihood in the Early Twentieth Century: Men’s Roles Livelihood in the Early Twentieth Century: Men’s Roles
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Women’s Contributions to Their Families’ Livelihood Women’s Contributions to Their Families’ Livelihood
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Women’s Relationships Women’s Relationships
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Marriage Forms and Arrangements Marriage Forms and Arrangements
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Childbirth and Children’s Survival Childbirth and Children’s Survival
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Childlessness and Adoption Childlessness and Adoption
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Dong Ga (當家): The Management of Household Finances Dong Ga (當家): The Management of Household Finances
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Married Women’s Relations with Their Natal Families Married Women’s Relations with Their Natal Families
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Women’s Funerals, and Their Laments Women’s Funerals, and Their Laments
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Economic Relations between Women and Their Natal Families Economic Relations between Women and Their Natal Families
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Appendix: Bafang Fenjialu of the Tsuen Wan Yau Lineage Appendix: Bafang Fenjialu of the Tsuen Wan Yau Lineage
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Rules and Obligations Rules and Obligations
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3 The Early Years of the Yau, Chan, and Fan Lineages in Tsuen Wan
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Published:November 2019
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Abstract
Tsuen Wan’s history as a Hakka district dates to the 18th century, after the lifting of the coastal expulsion order in the early Qing dynasty. It was poor and rugged, with some reclamation on the coast, and was famous for its pineapples, which could be taken by boat to Hong Kong Island. A daily coastal market developed, and connections to urban Hong Kong grew as industry developed. The district was self-governing through a body attached to the central Tianhou temple, and relatively peaceful, with many small lineages. Wealthier families often hired long-term workers to help with farming and business, but women were also known for their hard work in agriculture, and kin relationships through women helped in creating a tight-knit society. There also were strong bonds among women, expressed through their laments and mountain songs.
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