AN ANALYSIS OF CULTURAL CHANGES AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF THE HAN COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE ANCIENT CITY OF NANCHUN FROM 1953 TO 2024

Abstract

This study employs a qualitative research methodology, focusing on the evolution of cultural spaces within the Han Chinese community of Nanxun Ancient Town from 1953 to 2024, and explores its social implications. Through purposive sampling, 13 residents, managers, and experts were selected as interview subjects, and field analysis was conducted in conjunction with four architectural structures. The study adopts structural functionalism as its core theoretical framework, combined with the AGIL model, to analyse the evolution of economic structure, social relations, and lifestyle across three stages: collective economy, market reform, and cultural revival. Additionally, social impact theory is employed to reveal the dual role of cultural spaces in economic adjustment and aesthetic expression. The research findings indicate that policy guidance and community participation can enhance the functional adaptability of historical and cultural spaces, providing practical references for utilising heritage.

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