Celebrating Cantonese language & culture 🌱Grassroots advocacy for local language programs 📣Campaigns: Stanford, CCSF, K-12
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Save Cantonese retweeted
Today @Call4HK launches its campaign for the Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act (S. 5606 / H.R. 10685), supported by @thecfhk, @hkdc_us, @hk_watch, Hongkonger Community Center, and Action for Hongkongers.
The bill, introduced by Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Jim McGovern, would let Hongkongers covered by Deferred Enforced Departure apply for green cards. While they wait, they could not be detained or deported, and they could work.
Since 2021, Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) has protected Hongkongers in the US from deportation. It ends on February 5, 2027, and an extension is difficult. Since June, ICE has also routinely detained Hongkongers covered by DED.
What you can do, in two minutes:
1. Go to call4hk.us
2. Enter your zip code
3. Add one sentence about why this matters to you, and send
You do not need to share your immigration status. If you have US-based friends, coworkers, or family who care about Hong Kong, send them the link too.
We were glad to welcome Elijah Ball (伊利亞鮑爾) to our meeting and hear him speak about his support for the Cantonese program at City College of San Francisco.
Thank you to our volunteers Manson & Chester.
#ElijahBall #伊利亞鮑爾 #CCSF #CityCollegeOfSanFrancisco #Cantonese
Knowing Cantonese definitely has its perks! ✨🥰We cherish those instant connections that spark when we share a language 🗣 Who else relates to Kat’s experience? Video by Noah Hrung Translation by Angela Koo 💕Thank you, Kat and Jordan💕 #savecantonese #cantonese #chinatown
Jamie’s back to try Soft Swerve, with our volunteer Johnny ! Join us in trying the black sesame and Viet iced coffee flavors. With locations in Chinatown and Kips Bay, Soft Swerve specializes in Asian-inspired flavors. Looks yummy 好食
Video by Noah Hrung
Translation by Cassie
📣 Join us tomorrow for the CCSF Cantonese Rally!
Come show your support as CCSF candidates pledge to protect and strengthen the program.
🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 27
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 CCSF Chinatown Center, 808 Kearny Street
Community members are welcome. Bring a friend, and please share!
This week, we’re back at Wu’s Wonton King for their Chow Fun! Located at 165 E Broadway, they offer a wide array of authentic Chinese Food. Where’s your favorite spot for Chow Fun? Video by Noah Hrung Translation by @hccassie #savecantonese #cantonese #chowfun #chinatown
Taste some of the best tasting wontons in NY at Wu’s Wonton King! Located at 165 E Broadway. Watch Jamie and Harry Trinh try some of their delicious wontons! Video by Noah Hrung
Translation by Austin Wong #savecantonese #cantonese #wonton #chinatown #chinatownnyc #cantonesefood
Save Cantonese retweeted
Cantonese is in face a living fossil of a language resembling that spoken in ancient China, mainly during the Tang and Sung Dynasties.
For Julia Quon Julia BQ , preserving Cantonese is about more than keeping a language alive. It’s about helping patients feel heard, connecting with family, and making sure future generations don’t lose the opportunity to do the same.
As a nurse and Save Cantonese volunteer,
Julia has seen firsthand how language can build trust and dignity, especially during some of life’s most vulnerable moments.
But she’s also experienced the challenges of not being able to communicate deeply with her grandparents in Cantonese.
That’s why she’s passionate about preserving Cantonese and making sure more people have opportunities to learn it.
Swipe to read Julia’s story.
Learn more about Save Cantonese and how to get involved at SaveCantonese.org
#SaveCantonese #Cantonese #守護粵語 #粵語 #廣東話
💗Do1 ze6 多謝 Kat & Jordan for chatting with us about learning and passing down Cantonese in your family!
Video by Noah Hrung
Translation by Angela Koo
#savecantonese #cantonese #learncantonese #family #immigrantstories #asianamerican #粵語 #廣東話
During AANHPI Heritage Month District Six Supervisor Matt Dorsey honored Julia Quon in recognition of her work to Save Cantonese.
Video by Noah Hrung Translation by Angela Koo
#cantonese #savecantonese #sanfrancisco #ccsf #chinatown #education #aanhpi #aanhpiheritagemonth
For generations, Cantonese has connected Chinese American families and communities across the city. CCSF’s Cantonese classes give students a chance to learn the language and connect with the people and culture that make San Francisco home.
These classes have faced cuts before.
Jeremy Lee identified the Cantonese program as a high-demand area, saying more students want to enroll than its one part-time instructor can accommodate. Elijah Ball said he would protect Cantonese language courses while consolidating unused campus space.
We’re sharing these public statements and program history to inform the community. This post is informational and does not represent an endorsement by CCSF campaign.
#ccsf #sfpolitics #SaveCantonese #守護粵語 #粵語
Julia Quon on how her Chinese American experience inspires her to fight for Cantonese translators in healthcare 🩺 Video by Noah Hrung Translations by Angela Koo #cantonese #savecantonese #healthcare #languageaccess #sanfrancisco #chinatown #chineseamerican #三藩市 #舊金山 #粵語
Looking for Canto classes near you (or online)?
Our World Map of Cantonese Programs is a non-exhaustive and growing database of Cantonese classes.
Visit: savecantonese.org/learn/maps
Video by Noah Hrung
#savecantonese #cantonese #learncantonese #studycantonese #粵語 #廣東話
How to order bubble tea in #Cantonese! (Yes we know there’s a typo *三藩市). Remember to look into ENROLLMENT🤓
Video by @officialccsf students Raymond and Julia Additional edits by Noah Hrung
#cantonese #sfbayarea #chinatown #studycantonese #bubbletea #三藩市 #舊金山 #珍珠奶茶