NAK ORDINATION TRADITIONS IN NONG O COMMUNITY, MAKHAM DISTRICT CHANTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

This article studied the patterns of Naga ordination traditions of the Nong O community, Makham district, Chanthaburi province. A qualitative research method that uses the tool is 1. Interview 2. Organize a group seminar with the Non-Alcoholic Network, National Buddhism Office Chanthaburi Province, and the Chanthaburi Provincial Cultural Office. The objectives are 1. To study the identity and traditions of the Naga ordination of the community, and 2. To propose a model of the Naga ordination tradition in modern societies. The study's results revealed the identity and practices of the people's past Naga ordination for receiving merit that their children have embraced Buddhism. The festival also brings joy and entertainment, with music playing in the lullaby and banquets in the evening, where Chinese tables are gathered, and food and alcoholic beverages are thoroughly enjoyed. And when drinking and eating, the problem encountered is that there is an increased cost. Some ordained nagas are drunk until the morning of the ordination, or some events have quarrels, causing damage to the merit-making event.

 In the new traditional Naga ordination ceremony, there are campaigns for the public, and private sectors, educational institutions, local governments, and the community. To educate people in the community to be aware of the dangers and dangers of alcohol. As the campaign continued from the merit-making event, eating, and drinking declined. Finally, Naga ordination traditions consumed no alcohol throughout the year until being a model community of Chanthaburi province, which received the award for the moral community, the five precepts village, and the golden land village. Some drinks can replace alcoholic beverages, such as dog coffee, green tea, and water, which is done in the community so that people who come to work can drink instead of alcoholic beverages to generate income for the community. The traditions of the Naga ordination in the community are supported by the Office of the Non-Alcoholic Organization Network Office and the Health Promotion Fund Office to promote community activities and bring this new form of Naga ordination tradition into the modern community as a pattern for other communities.