傣泰民族的“勐”文化

On Meng Culture of the Thais in Southwest China

"勐"的概念以及由"勐"所产生的政治制度、思想意识和宗教文化长期存在于西南泰之中,是这个族群所共有的,又是其区别于其他族群所特有的概念。从部落社会一直延续到近代,"勐制"与"勐文化"浓缩了西南泰的历史,从政治到经济、军事到思想、宗教到非宗教,"勐"的概念渗透傣泰民族社会生活的方方面面。研究"勐文化"有助于我们更贴近西南泰生活的社会实际,从这个民族群体所固有的本质特征来认识和理解它。

The concept of 'Meng' as well as the politica l system, ideology and religion originating from it has long existed among the mem bers of the Thais in southwest China, which is unique to this ethnic group and d istinguishes itself from other ethnic groups. The Meng system and Meng culture h ave embodied the whole history of the Thais from the tribal society up to the mo dern times in southwest China. The concept of Meng has exerted its influence on various aspects of the life of the Thai and the Dai ethnic groups, covering thei r politics, economy, military affairs, ideology, religion and ordinary affairs. The study of Meng culture is of much help to our better understanding of the lif e and the nature of the Thais in southwest China.