Human Relations and Relationship Construction: Analysis of Social Relationship Network in the Banquet Scene of L Village

As a significant social activity, "wine banquets" serve both as expressions of affection and rituals. This article employs field research methods to analyze the banquet phenomena in Village L, investigating how the social network of human relationships behind these events is constructed. The study examines the symbolic elements within the banquet context—including ritual symbols, gift money, and the differential sequence pattern of kinship relations—to analyze the constructed social network. First, how do tobacco, alcohol, tea, and sugar,as symbolic mediums in banquet activities, function in building social networks?Second, how does the circulation of gift money in banquets construct social networks, and how does the exchange of gifts become distorted under competitive dynamics? Third, regarding the differential sequence pattern in the village, guests participating in gift-giving ceremonies assume varying roles. From individuals or core families to distant relatives, the responsibilities of guests in the banquet network shift from heavy to light. Additionally, the differing kinship networks among ethnic groups in Village L explain the significant disparity in thenumber of banquet ceremonies requiring gift-giving among different ethnic groups within the same village within a single year.