The Stories Behind: Local TikToker's Hokkien content an unexpected hit among youths

[yperic]

Local TikToker Ong Yi Ting recently sparked a dialect-speaking trend on the platform.

Local TikToker Ong Yi Ting creates unique Hokkien content that has led to a large following

Since her first viral post in May 2021, there have been many other TikTokers who have jumped on the dialect-speaking trend

She has even had tie-ups with government agencies, who use her platform to promote their initiatives

Ms Ong, 21, hopes to continue promoting Hokkien as she believes it is an essential part of Singapore's culture

https://www.todayonline.com/singapo...t-videodescription_social-free_30032021_today

 

[yperic]

While many of their peers have little to no proficiency when it comes to the use of Hokkien or Teochew, Gen Zs Ong Yi Ting and Gareth Quek are making a keen effort to learn and even promote their dialects. And they are not the only ones.

Co-founder of learndialect.sg Eugene Lee says he has seen a ten to 20 per cent increase in the number of youths enrolling for dialect lessons since the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

[lowsesbbfa]

Not clicking on Tik Tok.

 

[mechagnome]

later MOE ban her tiktok
say must speak mandarin

 

[GarnetDragon]

Soon, speaking Hokkien, Teochew and all dialects will be considered hip and trendy amongst youths lol .

 

[yperic]

 

[Shion]

luckily i can speak teochew...

 

[kozmik]

she quite cute


Sent from Aniki's studio

 

[BaChorMee]

Why nobody want to merry her?

 

[Kunkka]

While many of their peers have little to no proficiency when it comes to the use of Hokkien or Teochew, Gen Zs Ong Yi Ting and Gareth Quek are making a keen effort to learn and even promote their dialects. And they are not the only ones.

Co-founder of learndialect.sg Eugene Lee says he has seen a ten to 20 per cent increase in the number of youths enrolling for dialect lessons since the Covid-19 pandemic.

i actually wanted to improve my dialect during circuit breakee but that website dont have mine. sien

 

[niefeng80]

Her hokkien is very basic type. Not even the hard core type.

 

[matchy]

Soon, speaking Hokkien, Teochew and all dialects will be considered hip and trendy amongst youths lol .

at least someone bringing the culture up~~~~~~

 

[swageat]

 

[hinazuki_kayo]

People browse the beedio notch because of dialect Ah, is want to bio xmm

 

[12bucklemyshoe]

Her hokkien is very basic type. Not even the hard core type.

it's not the quality of content, it's the face.

don't believe we bbfa go try lor. sure tio shamed online, POFMA and maybe even charged for harassment.

 

[niefeng80]

it's not the quality of content, it's the face.

don't believe we bbfa go try lor. sure tio shamed online, POFMA and maybe even charged for harassment.

ok. sex sells.

agreed.

 

[archon75@]

While many of their peers have little to no proficiency when it comes to the use of Hokkien or Teochew, Gen Zs Ong Yi Ting and Gareth Quek are making a keen effort to learn and even promote their dialects. And they are not the only ones.

Co-founder of learndialect.sg Eugene Lee says he has seen a ten to 20 per cent increase in the number of youths enrolling for dialect lessons since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Go NS...got free lesson from Handsome Lao Encik and 怪兰CSM...very highly proficient and professional wan...cum cum to join in...little boi and gal join in, dun be shy

 

[BlackWing1977]

Soon, speaking Hokkien, Teochew and all dialects will be considered hip and trendy amongst youths lol .

Then lao uncle also can be influencer?? Go on tik tok let out a slew of swear words in original dialect flavouring..

 

[niefeng80]

I like you, I guess she will say "Wa Suka Lu"

 

[Shion]

pak tor is cantonese...