Home beyond the house: transformation of life, place, and tradition in rural China

Key Points

• The aim is to examine how life, place, and traditions evolve within rural Chinese communities.
• Narrative analysis of community stories and cultural practices
• Qualitative interviews with residents
• Thematic exploration of place identity and tradition
• Shift in community practices reflects changing cultural values
• Emergence of new place identities as traditional values adapt
• Evidence of resilience and adaptation in rural lifestyles.