Double identity Representation of Chinese Shrines in Muang Phuket District

Abstract

"Double Identity Representation of Chinese Shrine in Phuket District" has the main objectives o study the adaptations of Chinese culture in the context of Thai society through Chinese shrine in Muang Phuket District and to comprehend the phenomena of double identity which represent through Chinese shrine in Muang Phuket District. The In-depth interviews and Participant Observation of the Qualitative research methods was used in this study. The Chinese shrines are part of maintaining and expressing the Chinese culture. This phenomenon is present by the double identities form. The Chinese Shrine is an expression of the Hybridity of culture and double identity through the forms of art, religious activities and figures of god. Chinese shrine is involved with various organizations; both public and private sector and have a role to Thai society through the public benefit activities and Social welfares. The double identity representation is the development of a good relationship between Thai ethnic and Chinese ethnic.