THE PRESERVATION AND TRADITIONAL VALUES OF TUMKA FRUIT CANDLE LIGHTING OF YASOTHON PROVINCE

Abstract

This study purposed to 1) examine knowledge on Thoomka Lantern Festival in Yasothon province 2) carry on Thoomka Lantern Festival in Yasothon province 3) strengthen values of Thoomka Lantern Festival in Yasothon province. Research methodology was qualitative design. Population and samples used in the study were 45 participants dividing into 2 groups which were 9 key informants who were interviewed about Thoomka Lantern Festival, and 36 performers were interviewed about making products for Thoomka Lantern Festival. Results revealed that 1) knowledge about Thoomka Lantern Festival in Yasothon province was conducted from reconstitution of community way on belief expression and faith in Buddhism Rattanatri principles 2) inheriting Thoomka Lantern Festival should be aware of local popularity which is related dimension of various sustainable development including aspect of tourism in innovative life. There was reconstitution of publicizing traditional custom and showing Thoomka lantern as well as increasing substantial tradition inheritance 3) strengthening values of Thoomka Lantern Festival in Yasothon province consisted of extending wisdom and creating mind values, and producing Thoomka lantern as cultural product for supporting cultural tourism. Recommendations for performers showed that community livelihoods still need to be improved, revised, canceled, renewed and rebuilt in order to continually develop. There should be a clear display of products and products sold in the community so that members and customers can trust and have a clear source of contact.