符号表征与族群认同——以文化符号解读旧村回族的族群认同

Symbolic Representation and Ethnic Identity: the Interpretation of the Ethnic Identity Based on Jiucun Hui Cultural Symbols

文化符号是一个国家、民族文化的重要载体和表述形式,通过语言、饮食、服饰、仪式、节日等形式可以多角度、多层次地呈现其丰富的内涵和独特的意义。旧村的文化符号以民族性的基础和核心,同时与其他民族文化有机融合从而形成独具特色的回族文化体系。文化符合的存在样态可在一定程度上反映出族群认同的样态和特点,通过辨异、约束、整合、规范等作用从内涵和心理上影响族群认同。

The cultural symbol is important supporter and expression of culture whatever a group is, and it can render its rich connotation and unique meaning in multi-levels by language country or an ethnic , food, ceremonies, festivals and other forms. Nationality is the core and foundation of Jiucun＇ s cultural symbol, and it also absorbs the other national cultures constituting a unique cultural system. The existent patterns of cultural symbol can reflect the patterns and characteristics of ethnic identity, and also affect the ethnic identity by means of distinction, constraint, integration and regulation from the connotation and the psychological impact.