Hainan people
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| Total population | ||||
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| (estimated ~10 million worldwide) | ||||
| Regions with significant populations | ||||
| Hainan, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia) | ||||
| Languages | ||||
| Hainanese, Standard Chinese, Cantonese, Hlai languages, Kim Mun, Tsat, Danzhou dialect and various languages of the countries they inhabit | ||||
| Religion | ||||
| Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Chinese folk religion. | ||||
| Related ethnic groups | ||||
| Other Han Chinese (especially Southern Min speakers) | ||||
The people of Hainan (Chinese: 海南人), known as Hainanese and Hainan people, usually refers to people who originate from Hainan, the southernmost and smallest Chinese province. The term "Hainanese" was frequently used by Hainanese-speaking Han (Chinese: 海南漢人), who are the majority in the island, to identify themselves overseas. Nevertheless, other natives of the island such as Hlai (Chinese: 黎族), Yao (Chinese: 苗族 "Miao people") and Utsuls also use the term.
History
Most Hainanese Han people were originally fishermen from the Hokkien and Canton provinces who later settled in Hainan, while the Loi natives came to the island earlier and were descendants of the Yue tribe, from the mainland. The ancestors of Hainanese came from Hokkien, or exile scholars (Hakka) for the North to (Boon Sui Kui) Wen Cheng or Canton (Danzhou city),
Hainan has been the source for much migration a second stop to another promise land . Towards the turn of the 20th century, many Hainanese migrated to various Southeast Asian countries, where they worked as Professonial, Chefs, restaurateurs, Kopitiam, sailors, and hoteliers. Chan Sing, one of the "villain" movie stars that dotted the Hong Kong movie industry was from End of River village (Hoi Bui Sui) in (Boon Sui Kui) WenCheng, Hainanese roots born in Thailand, as was the bartender who invented the world-famous Singapore Sling at the renowned Singapore Raffles Hotel, Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon. In Thailand, singer Nichkhun, media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul, the politically influential Sarasin family, as well as two of the wealthiest business families, the Chirathivats and the Yoovidhyas, trace their ancestry to Hainan. Their final destination to United Kingdom, North America,Canada Europe, New Zeland or Aussieland.
Culture
Language
In Hainan, Standard Chinese is typically the lingua franca as in the rest of China. With Hainan's proximity to Guangdong, some locals can also speak Cantonese. The local Han Chinese speak Hainanese, a Southern Min language also known as Qiongwen, as their mother tongue. The dialect of (Boon Sui)Wenchang is considered to be the prestige dialect and is used are a marker of Hainanese language.[1]
Cuisine
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The Hainanese are known for their signature dishes such as the Hainanese chicken rice, Wenchang chicken, Hainanese pork chop, Hainanese mutton soup, Hainanese salted fish soup and beef noodle soup.
Notably, in Singapore, these signature dishes are served at the various eateries located along Purvis Street, within the Hainanese enclave; accordingly, Purvis Street is often referred to as "Singapore's Hainan Street" or Jee Koi by the local Hainanese.[citation needed] Hainanese chicken rice is a recognised dish throughout Southeast Asia due to the Hainanese diaspora in these areas who famed it. It is often labelled as Singapore's national dish.[2]
Arts
Hainanese Opera (Qiong Opera) is a passion for many Hainanese, particularly for the older generation. Enriched with local flavours, Hainanese Opera is part and parcel of Hainanese culture.
See also
- Hoklo people
- Thai Chinese
- Malaysian Chinese
- Chinese Singaporean
- Han Chinese
- Li people
- Yangpu Ancient Salt Field
References
- ↑ http://www.bulaien.hainanconnection.com/places-of-interest/35-wenchang/48-wenchang-city
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