Reflection of Events The Reflection in King Rama V’s Poem "Sokanta"

ภาพสะท้อนจากวรรณกรรมพระราชนิพนธ์โคลงดั้นเรื่องโสกันต์ ในรัชกาลที่ 5

Authors

  • ฺBrapaas Pengpoom Assistant Professor Dr., Thai Department, Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University

Keywords:

Sokanta, reflection

Abstract

     This article aimed to present the reflections that appeared in the poem "Sokanta" in the reign of King Rama V which was part of the research titled "An Analysis of Poem ‘Sokanta’ composed by King Rama V” by using the documentary research process to present the major findings of the research. It was found that the royal ceremony ‘Sokanta’ or shaving the topknot was considered very important among the royal family members with the title ‘His/Her Royal Highness’ and higher during the period of popular tradition of Thai children wearing a topknot. ‘Sokanta’ could optionally be organized as a part of another royal ceremony called “Sampatcharachin” or organized separately according to the King’s demand. The detailed steps and crucial events of ‘Sokanta’ were evident in ‘Sokanta’ poem, composed by King Rama V at the age of only 19. Also, the findings revealed some reflections, such as the royal children undergoing the topknot shaving processes, schedules of events, ceremonial procedure, costume, processions, female soldiers called “Jingjo, or kangaroo,” a Siam flag in the reign of King Rama V, and Schneider cannons. The royal ceremony ‘Sokanta’ is thus deemed a valuable asset for current generations to appreciate although this ceremony no longer exists.

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Published

2021-12-09

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2021): July - December

Section

บทความวิจัย (Research Article)