Assimilation of Chinese Ethnicity in Indonesia Cultural and Architectural Studies

Abstract

Assimilation and acculturation are two terms of mixing or blending different cultures. Acculturation is a term that is often used in the process of mixing different cultures. Assimilation also has the meaning of mixing different cultures. This study discusses the position of the term assimilation (assimilation) in Chinese culture and architecture in Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to describe the process of the existence of ethnic Chinese in Indonesia related to their identity and culture and to find the process of assimilation in Chinese culture and architecture in Indonesia. A study of architecture in the context of Chinese houses and settlements (Chinatown) in Indonesia. This study is a literature review supported by unstructured interviews and field observations related to Chinese houses and settlements (Chinatown) in the cities of Surabaya, Gresik, Tuban and Lasem. The result of this study is that assimilation (assimilation is a process of mixing different cultures that give rise to a new culture. This is because of the development of Chinese culture and ethnic identity which is influenced by the education and experience of the younger generation. These changes in identity and culture affect the gradual changes in Chinese architecture) abandoned by the younger generation of ethnic Chinese.