RESEARCH ON THE CULTURAL VALUE OF TRADITIONAL OVERSEAS CHINESE VILLAGES IN LINGNAN

Abstract

As a representative cultural heritage in southern China, the traditional villages of overseas Chinese in Lingnan embody the wisdom and emotions of overseas Chinese, presenting a unique architectural style and profound cultural connotation. At different stages of the historical development of overseas Chinese, these villages have not only retained the essence of the Central Plains culture, but also integrated cultural elements from overseas, forming unique multicultural characteristics such as architecture, folk customs, beliefs, food and language. However, with the acceleration of urbanization and the impact of globalization, these traditional villages are facing severe challenges such as cultural heritage faults, architectural destruction and disappearance of style. To this end, this paper conducts a comprehensive analysis of the cultural value of the traditional villages of overseas Chinese in Lingnan through literature research and field investigation, and deeply explores its cultural expressions in architecture, folk customs, beliefs, etc., aiming to reveal the potential cultural resources of these villages in the context of cultural and tourism integration. The research not only provides a theoretical basis for the protection and revitalization of traditional villages of overseas Chinese, but also provides strategic support for their sustainable development and practical application of cultural and tourism integration.