Description:
The Chawengkung people are a Malaysian ethnic group who are of Chinese descent. They are also known as the Hokkien people. The Chawengkung people are believed to have originated in the Fujian province of China. They migrated to Malaya in the 16th century. The Chawengkung people are a culture and customs oriented people. They are predominantly Christians. They speak the Hokkien dialect of Chinese. The Chawengkung people have a rich cultural heritage. They are known for their traditional art forms such as the shadow puppetry and the bamboo carving.
