| dc.description.abstract | For centuries, Hakka people have migrated to other places for better living conditions. From their indigenous region, China, Hakkas have carried out many large-scale migrations. Nowadays, there are Hakkas in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and even all over the world. However, the Hakka culture in various places has local variations due to contact with different ethnic groups, practicing different customs, and following different systems. The Hakka ancestors brought the original culture to the places of migration and developed a Hakka culture with both original and local characteristics.
Overseas Hakka research has developed tremendously in recent years. However, research on the Hakka diaspora in Europe is still limited compared to other regions. Research on Hakkas in France has been particularly scarce and literature on the topic almost nonexistent. In addition, research on Hakkas in other regions has shown that looking specifically at Hakka associations can enable us to know more about the activities organized by the community. Based on these findings, this study focuses on France as the research subject area, taking the local Hakka associations ＂France Chongzheng Association＂ and ＂France Taiwan Hakka Association＂ and their members as the main research subjects, as well as those who have immigrated to the local area but have not participated. In addition, research on the Hakka minority in the world has also been conducted to provide a comprehensive discussion of French Hakka culture and people. This study uses document analysis, participant observation, and in-depth interview methods including field surveys, in-person and online interviews with the French Hakka community, to understand how French Hakkas reproduce ethnic culture and identity trajectories. It also points out some of the potential challenges faced by Hakkas in France and then explores ethnic-related theories and issues. | en_US |