The Cultural Identity of Thai-Chinese Residents in San Chao Rong Thong Market
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Issued Date
2022-12-25
Resource Type
ISSN
03939383
eISSN
18243096
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85144731337
Journal Title
International Journal of Anthropology
Volume
37
Issue
3-4
Start Page
209
End Page
224
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Anthropology Vol.37 No.3-4 (2022) , 209-224
Suggested Citation
Paisan S. The Cultural Identity of Thai-Chinese Residents in San Chao Rong Thong Market. International Journal of Anthropology Vol.37 No.3-4 (2022) , 209-224. 224. doi:10.14673/IJA2022341095 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/86965
Title
The Cultural Identity of Thai-Chinese Residents in San Chao Rong Thong Market
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Abstract
Cultural identity generally refers to people’s sense of belonging to a particular culture or group. This study took 381 Thai-Chinese residents from San Chao Rong Thong Market, Wisetchaichan District, Ang Thong Province as an example, aims at analyzing the process of continuation of social and cultural traditions, and studying their pattern of cultural traditions. It was concluded that the rituals of San Chao Rong Thong Market community dem-onstrate the unique characteristics and identity of Thai-Chinese people, including the concept of rituals, beliefs, forms, and rules of rituals, specific symbols representing ethnic groups, as well as Chinese identity. As an identity of the Chinese society, Guan Yu Shrine displays not only similarities, differences, or outstanding appearance, but also group bonds and power. Aside from hav-ing a distinct identity, Thai-Chinese also maintain their traditions firmly and strongly such as the Guan Yu Festival, a tradition that has been practiced for hundreds of years, allowing them to maintain their traditions and pass them on.