GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN PRESERVING LOCAL TRADITIONS AND CULTURE, BAN RONG KHUN SAN PU LEY, DOI SAKET DISTRICT, CHIANG MAI PROVINCE
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This study aims to: (1) examine the context and current state of youth participation in the preservation of local traditions; (2) develop participatory activities to promote youth engagement in cultural preservation; and (3) propose strategies to enhance youth involvement in sustaining local traditions. This qualitative research employed structured and unstructured in-depth interviews, as well as focus group discussions with 24 key informants.
The findings revealed that:
- The Context and Circumstances of Youth Engagement in the Preservation of Local
Cultural Traditions found that the youth participation is primarily observed in popular festivals such as Songkran, Khao Phansa, and Yi Peng. However, a lack of understanding of traditional rituals is evident due to technological influence and social change, which have weakened interest in local culture. The use of media and technology is thus crucial in re-engaging youth and raising awareness of traditional values—key to preserving cultural identity and fostering community development.
- Creative activities such as crafting lanterns, traditional dance competitions, and
local cooking contests during the Yi Peng Festival enhance cultural understanding and strengthen community engagement among youth.
- Strategies to Promote Youth Participation in Preserving Local Traditions focus on
support from government agencies, the private sector, temples, and educational institutions. This includes allocating resources to enable youth involvement in roles such as volunteers, event hosts, traditional performers, and contributors to cultural event preparations, such as crafting krathongs and floral arrangements. Integrating cultural heritage into school curricula and providing skill-based training are also essential. The findings suggest that sustained support will empower youth as key contributors to the sustainable preservation and development of local traditions, while also enhancing their skills, creativity, and sense of social responsibility.
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