A Transnational Flow of the Art of Tea: The Paradox of Cultural Authenticity in Taiwan

Zhang, Jinghong1,2,3

2018

10.1080/14442213.2017.1400090

Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology   影响因子和分区

1444-2213

1740-9314

Being regarded as representing authentic Chinese cultural tradition in the eyes of many mainland Chinese, the Taiwanese practice of the art of tea, however, is displayed as an adapted authenticity that integrates multiple sources, including Chinese cultural legacy, Japanese art influences and constant innovations by Taiwanese actors. By conditionally selecting whether to side with Japanese or Chinese culture, a Taiwanese cultural identity through the art of tea is manifested as quests for liberal changes, leisure lifestyle, anti-showy representation and a paradox over commodified practices. This article traces the historical and ongoing transnational cultural flow among China, Taiwan and Japan in the art of tea, and focuses on exploring Taiwanese cultural reconstruction through the development of the art of tea. The author argues that the trajectory of the art of tea intrinsically reflects the paradox of cultural authenticity in Taiwan.

Taiwan China Art of Tea Cultural Identity Authenticity Paradox

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英语

第一 ; 通讯

Anthropology

Anthropology

WOS:000428953400001

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1.South Univ Sci & Technol China, Social Sci Ctr, Shenzhen, Peoples R China
2.Australian Ctr China World, Canberra, ACT, Australia
3.Australian Natl Univ, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Zhang, Jinghong. A Transnational Flow of the Art of Tea: The Paradox of Cultural Authenticity in Taiwan[J]. Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology,2018,19(1):1-18.

Zhang, Jinghong.(2018).A Transnational Flow of the Art of Tea: The Paradox of Cultural Authenticity in Taiwan.Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology,19(1),1-18.

Zhang, Jinghong."A Transnational Flow of the Art of Tea: The Paradox of Cultural Authenticity in Taiwan".Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology 19.1(2018):1-18.