This research examines how music influences the cultural identity of the Korean minority in China following their migration.
Historical analysis of Korean migration to China in the 1860s
Qualitative interviews with members of the Korean minority
Analysis of musical traditions and their cultural significance
Music serves as a vital tool for identity preservation within the Korean community in China.
Political changes in China influenced the evolution of Korean musical traditions.
Community gatherings and musical events strengthened cultural ties among Korean immigrants.
Abstract
In the 1860s, South Koreans commenced a journey, migrating to China because of the economic and political instability in their own country. With the political changes brought about by the Chinese R...