Communication Patterns in the Process of Ethnic Mixing in Kapitan Village, Palembang, among the Descendants of Kapitan Tjoa Ham Lim

Abstract

This article discusses the intermingling of ethnic Chinese descendants and local communities in Kampung Kapitan, Palembang. The results of this research are based on qualitative methods and an ethnographic communication approach, which includes observation, interviews and data analysis. Research highlights communication patterns that are important in the assimilation process, especially in the context of Chinese communities. This communication pattern involves understanding cultural characteristics, adhering to ancestral teachings, and the belief that all traditions and rituals have the same goal for good. People of Chinese descent and local communities in Kampung Kapitan understand that these cultural differences and traditions are for good and safety, so they can accept and adopt each other's rituals. This article also links the research results with similar phenomena in other communities in various regions in Indonesia, which shows a relationship pattern that adopts all religions and emphasizes aspects of togetherness as a solution to absorbing cultural diversity. This study highlights the importance of understanding cultural characteristics in establishing inter-ethnic relationships and overcoming cultural differences. This communication pattern is key in the process of inter-ethnic assimilation in Kapitan Village, with an emphasis on understanding cultural characteristics, adhering to ancestral teachings, and the belief that all traditions have the same goal.