The purpose of this study is to explain the social relations of Chinese and Javanese ethnic traders in traditional markets. The research was conducted in Kangkung Market, Bumi Waras District, Bandar Lampung City. Social relations between Chinese and Javanese ethnic traders in the Kangkung market are reflected in several activities carried out, namely social relations in the market and outside the market. Relations outside the market still show the social distance that is more influenced by ethnicity, but relations in the market seem closer. Service to customers does not care about ethnic differences. In general, Javanese and Chinese can coexist well, both benefitting from each other socially and economically. However, ethnic differences between the two still exist and develop in the community which is enough to affect the social relations of the two ethnicities in daily life.
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