| 研究実績の概要 |
The study examines the relationship between ethnicity and cross-cultural understanding in Yangon, Myanmar. By observing Buddhist, Hindu and Chinese temples as well as mosques, dargahs and churches and their congregations, the study analyses cross-cultural interactions and understanding in multi-ethnic Yangon city in Myanmar.
In FY2016, two field trips were undertaken from 5 August to 30 September 2016 and 3 February to 5 March 2017. Both trips included short stay at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) for meeting scholars on Myanmar and collecting published journal articles.
In the first trip, the fieldwork was extended to the Mon State in Lower Burma to comprehend the ethnic relations in a state where Mons dominate than Burmans as in Yangon. In the second trip, a short trip was made to Mandalay in Upper Burma to observe the ethnic interactions. In Yangon itself, additional respondents were met with and interviewed.
The above was carried out according to the proposed plan of research for the study. The field work was largely carried out to collect data though in-depth interviews with various communities, heads of religious institutions, and by attending various festivals and events such funerals, marriages and private gatherings. All social sites were photographed and a voice recorder was used to tape all interviews. Besides, published materials were collected as they became available.
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