ENTRENCHING FOOTHOLD

The migration of the Gans to Nanyang opened a new chapter that saw the establishment of Gan Clan Singapore and other Gan clans in South-East Asia and beyond. The Clan’s growth was a remarkable journey marked by milestones that have impacted the nation’s history. What are some of the key milestones?

Dating back to more than 2,500 years, the Gan Clan presently spans across 80 generations. Today there are 6 million Gans worldwide. While evolving with changing times, the singular Clan spirit unifies the Gans and keep their heritage alive. What does the future beckon for the Gans? Under Family Chapter, it touches on the establishment of a permanent premises for the association, the major renovation of the building as well as its efforts to contribute to the local community.

Anticipating the future growth of the Clan, Gan Yue Cheng made the far-sighted move of persuading his committee members to purchase a permanent location. The Association eventually settled on a shophouse at 18 and 20 Bukit Pasoh for a sum of $135,000 that was donated by the committee members.