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Creating a new cultural identity: India-related religious practices among the Chinese community in Kolkata / Xing, Zhang   Journal Article
Xing, Zhang Journal Article
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Publication 2009.
Summary/Abstract Already in the nineteenth century, the Chinese immigrants had built several Chinese temples in Kolkata. These temples, including those dedicated to Tianhou and Guanyin, served not only as religious shrines but also meeting places for the community. This article outlines some of the unique, and hitherto unexamined, religious practices among the Kolkata Chinese. Specifically, it focuses on the venerations of the Atchew, perceived to be the first Chinese immigrant in India, the medium known as Lady Shou and the Indian Goddess Kali. While other religious beliefs among the Kolkata Chinese indicate the preservation of Chinese heritage and identity, these unique practices show the process of acculturation and the creation of a new mixed,Chinese-Indian identity.
Key Words China  India  New Cultural Identity  Chinese Temples  Kolkata 
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