On the Origin of Hakka Culture in Ganzhou

The Hakka culture in Ganzhou originated from the Hakka ethnic group formed during the Southern Song Dynasty (1 1 century to13rd century).

1, Southern Song immigrants

During the Southern Song Dynasty, there were frequent wars in the Central Plains, and many Han people were displaced. Some Han people choose to flee the Central Plains and seek a stable living environment. After a long journey, they finally arrived in Ganzhou and met the local aborigines.

2. Integration of indigenous people in Ganzhou.

At that time, there were indigenous people living in Ganzhou, and they had contact and communication with the migrating Han Chinese. Cross-strait hybrids began to appear and gradually formed a new ethnic group, namely Hakka ethnic group. This ethnic group not only retains the cultural tradition of the Han nationality in the Central Plains, but also integrates the customs and lifestyles of the indigenous people in Ganzhou.

3. Unique Hakka culture

After several generations of development and inheritance, the Hakka ethnic group in Ganzhou has gradually formed its own unique cultural characteristics. Hakka people advocate the spirit of diligence and perseverance, and pay attention to the cohesion of family and community. Traditional Hakka architecture and Hakka dishes have also become an important part of Hakka culture.

Formation and Inheritance of Hakka Culture in Ganzhou: Geographical Environment, Farming Tradition and Cultural Development

1, the influence of geographical environment on cultural formation

Ganzhou, located in the south of Jiangxi Province, is rich in natural resources and has a unique geographical environment. This geographical environment makes the Hakka people in Ganzhou have relatively little communication with the outside world and little influence on the outside culture, thus preserving and developing their own Hakka culture.

2. Hakka farming tradition

Ganzhou is fertile and suitable for farming. Hakka people have formed a tradition of thrift in their long-term farming life, and have integrated this spirit into their own culture. This farming tradition also makes Ganzhou Hakka culture closely related to agricultural culture.

3. Inheritance and development of Hakka culture.

Hakka culture in Ganzhou has always maintained its own uniqueness in the long-term development, and it has been inherited and developed through social organizations such as families and clans. At the same time, Ganzhou government also actively promotes the protection and development of Hakka culture, organizes various cultural activities, and repairs Hakka buildings, so that Hakka culture can be better inherited and promoted.