Chinese Kongsi as living heritage: Cultural identity construction and institutional transformation of Hok Tek Tong in Padang
This study examines the historical transformation of Hok Tek Tong (HTT), a Chinese kongsi located in Kampung Pondok, Padang, as a form of living cultural heritage that integrates both tangible and intangible dimensions. While existing scholarship on diaspora institutions has predominantly emphasized their social or spa...