การข้ามพ้นวัฒนธรรมกับการเปลี่ยนแปลงความหมายของงิ้วในประเทศไทย

Abstract

This article studies the relationship between transculturation and the change of “Ngiew” or Chinese opera meaning in Thailand by using theory of transculturalism and meaning construction. The research methodology employed in-depth interview, observation, document analysis and textual analysis.

          The findings revealed that “Ngiew” has meanings in 7 dimensions which included:

• Religious beliefs,


• The monarchy and the Royal Court,


• Links with China,


• The economic driver,


• Education,


• Politics and government, and


• Mass media and information technology.

Since the first introduction from China, besides traditional practices, “Ngiew” in Thailand has evolved and has been adapted to suit with Thai culture. Political Ngiew and Thai Ngiew are examples of the new Ngiew evolution. Furthermore, interaction between Ngiew in China and Thailand has performed.