Huastory: A Blog that Makes Stories about Ancient Women Relatable Today

By Joel Teh

June 2022 FEATURE
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Artwork by Yeong- “Why (Tang) Courtesans Need To Be Featured in More C-dramas”.
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THE ADVOCACY for gender equality is a movement supported by many. Artists too, through various art forms, have been in the thick of the movement to highlight the societal, cultural and political differences that women have experienced throughout history.I had the privilege of talking to Xuelin Yeong, the founder of Huastory (画说文史 in Chinese), a blog that posts articles and illustrations with feminist themes based on Chinese history and literature. “I’m thankful for my husband, Yeap, for inspiring my blog...

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Joel Teh

is a creative writer, singer and activist. He is fascinated by memes, books, folklore music and food.

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