马来西亚槟榔屿的拿督公崇拜

Abstract:Natuk Kong originated from the “Keramat，Dato Keramat” worship in the Malay world. The ancient Keramat in Penang can be traced back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of them are worshipped by the Malay，Indian and Chinese. From the inscription，the Chinese Natuk Kong worship appeared as early as the early years of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. The Chinese people in Penang have no less respect for Datuk Gong than Da Bo Kong/Tua Pek Kong. Natuk’s shrines can be seen everywhere in residences，streets，mountains，forests and seasides. There is not only one Natuk Kong. There are at least 27 recognizable names in Penang，and 5 of them are Chinese Natuk Kong. Natuk Kong are very gregarious and several Natuk can be found in a single niches. The most common group is the Dato’s Seven Brothers. This article mainly uses fieldwork to find out the “identity” and distribution of Natuk Kong on Penang Island，and discusses the degree and development of the “Sinicization” of Natuk Kong belief on Penang Island.

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