Head to Part 1 of this Op-Ed to understand the background of the Speak Mandarin Campaign (SMC) . In Part 2, we dive into the unintended loss of heritage due to SMC and how we can amend the existing policies to encourage deeper connection with one's cultural roots through Chinese dialects. We wonder, will there be a time where younger generations will be able to converse in their own dialects, or will they be forgotten in history? Disclaimer: Views expressed in this article are the writer’s...