Historical research
Researching Zheng He’s voyages and the Maritime Silk Road through historical study and knowledge exchange.
ESTABLISHED 2003 · SINGAPORE
Zheng He’s legacy. Dialogue across cultures.
The Society advances research, education and cultural exchange centred on Zheng He and the Maritime Silk Road.
WELCOME
A shared heritage, an open dialogue
We welcome colleagues from government, diplomacy, academia, culture and business to exchange ideas across institutions and cultures.
Founded in Singapore in 2003 by Dr Tan Ta Sen and Dr Leo Suryadinata, the Society advances historical study, cultural learning and mutual understanding.
Our story and purposeOUR AREAS OF FOCUS
Our work
Heritage education
Making maritime history accessible across generations.
Cultural exchange
Connecting perspectives from Singapore, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
Zheng He’s Maritime Voyages
The calligraphy reads “郑和下西洋” — “Zheng He’s voyages to the Western Ocean.” It refers to his seven expeditions through Southeast Asia and across the Indian Ocean between 1405 and 1433.
“郑和下西洋” — seven voyages through Southeast Asia and across the Indian Ocean, 1405–1433.
INSTITUTIONAL DIALOGUE
Academic & cultural collaboration
For introductions or collaboration in research, education or culture, please write to the Secretariat.
Contact the Secretariat