CHENG HO MOSQUE AND SOCIAL STATUS : A STUDY ON THE EXISTANCE OF CHINESE MUSLIM WITHIN SOCIOCULTURAL RELATIONS IN SURABAYA, INDONESIA

This article is a type of qualitative research using data collection techniques, namely documentation and interviews which discuss the impact Cheng Ho Mosque for sociocultural relations Chinese Muslims with various parties in Indonesia. Before construction Mosque, being Muslim Indonesia was more difficult than Chinese. are like minority within find very to establish relationships other non-Chinese groups Likewise, his relationship ethnic group itself limited. finds, presence mosque has new on lives today. The existence been widely known by public. Both social cultural activities began be understood. good. can become mediator connecting solve problem among Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, academics, consulate general, non-Muslim communities, communities Surabaya, East Java. Even indirectly have an China’s public Diplomacy