Abstract:
This research has the objective 1. To study the history of Chinese talisman cloth in Chonburi Province 2. To study the style of Chinese talisman cloth 3. To study the beliefs about Chinese talisman cloth of Thai-Chinese people in Chonburi Province 4. Factors affecting Toward the change in beliefs about Chinese amulets among Thai-Chinese people in Chonburi Province. It is a study according to qualitative research methods (Qualitative). Research) by collecting data from documents and related research, observation and with an in-depth interview (In-depth Interview) Apply theoretical concepts in art and religion. Apply theory of symbolic concepts. and use the theory of cultural integration concepts. Research on the relationship between beliefs about Chinese amulets among Thai-Chinese people in Chonburi Province. The research results found that 1) Chinese cloth amulets of Thai-Chinese people in Chonburi Province have been imported since the Chinese settled there, thus bringing the culture and tradition of Chinese cloth amulets to the city of Chonburi Province as well.Since that time, the Chinese cloth amulet culture has formed in the Thai community, believing that the Chinese line is becoming more and more popular in the cities of Chonburi province.Chinese talisman cloth has been developed and is still seen as a symbol of faith by Chinese people in Chonburi Province. Affects various aspects such as work, love, money, etc. 2) From the form of Chinese talisman cloth, found the process of creating Chinese talisman cloth. How to use Chinese talisman cloth and there are many types. 3) Beliefs about Chinese talisman cloth have been found to include beliefs about 7 types of talisman cloth. But nowadays, the most commonly used type is a printed cloth talisman. For protection and safety. A noteworthy point in the area studied that Thai-Chinese people are most commonly used is Carry a Chinese talisman cloth with you. Burn the cloth talisman on fire. and the Chinese talisman cloth opened his eyes and took the Chinese talisman cloth to follow in various places. 4) Factors affecting the change in beliefs about Chinese amulets among Thai-Chinese people in Chonburi Province. There is an aspect of cultural change in the area. Cultural mix in the area Psychology and cultural identity Economic competition in the area.