Study on Christian Belief and Cultural Exchange of Chinese in Northern Thailand: The Case of the Manchu Village of Chiang Raic'

Abstract

In the process of integration into Thai society, Manchu Village> a Chinese community, has achieved mutual cooperation between civil autonomy authority and national administrative authority. Gradually accepted Thai culture> villagers in Manchu formed a strong national identity for 'Thailand. Meanwhile> they still inherit Chinese culture and maintained hometown recall and Chinese identity > which have also undergone fission. A variety of beliefs> such as Islam, Christianity? Buddhism> Yitong Taoism,and ^u Heaven > Earth>Country > Ancestor and Teacher” , coexist in the community. However>the split of the Christian church has not affected the unity and cohesion of the community. The spread and development of Christianity in Manchu presents a macro interaction chain between 'Thailand and Southeast Asia? between China's southeastern coastand southwestern frontiers.