A comparative study about community characters of Chinese Fujian Tulou and Korean Yangdong Village

A comparative analysis of two UNESCO-listed traditional communities, China's Fujian Tulou and South Korea's Yangdong Village, reveals distinct yet interconnected cultural characteristics. The study found that while both represent bloodline-based communal living, Fujian Tulou embodies a harmonious integration with nature and a strong emphasis on ancestral worship, reflecting its clan-based society. In contrast, Yangdong Village, shaped by natural terrain, maintains a rigid social hierarchy rooted in Confucian values, illustrating the enduring influence of Confucianism on its governance and community structure. The research, conducted through field surveys and literature reviews, underscores the need for further investigation into self-governance mechanisms and governance systems that have preserved these traditional communities over time.

Lee, y. s., & Chung, M. S. (2018). A comparative study about community characters of Chinese Fujian Tulou and Korean Yangdong Village. KOREA SCIENCE & ART FORUM, 35, 315–329. https://doi.org/10.17548/ksaf.2018.09.30.315