The Cultural Map of Renu Nakhon Phu Thai: From Cultural Capital to Tourism Routes แผนที่วัฒนธรรมผู้ไทเรณูนคร: จากทุนทางวัฒนธรรมสู่เส้นทางการท่องเที่ยว
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This study aimed 1) to explore the cultural capital of Renu Nakhon Phu Thai and construct a cultural map of the Phu Thai community; and 2) to design cultural tourism routes based on the cultural capital mapping of the Phu Thai community. A qualitative research design was employed using Participatory Action Research (PAR) in order to encourage community engagement and collective knowledge production throughout the research process. The study involved 35 key informants, including community sages, local residents, students and representatives from relevant government agencies. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field surveys, and focus group discussions. The cultural mapping process emphasized the identification and documentation of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, supported by photographic records and geographical coordinates to enhance spatial accuracy and practical applicability. The findings revealed a total of 38 cultural capital elements, categorized into seven domains: 1) cultural spaces, 2) architecture, 3) performing arts, 4) traditional craftsmanship, 5) knowledge and practices related to the nature and the universe, 6) social practices, rituals, and festivals, and 7) language. Significant cultural assets identified include Phra That Renu, Phra Ong Saen, Phu Thai woven textiles, the Phu Thai language, Khao Poon (rice noodle dishes), Lao U (traditional rice wine), Phu Thai dance performances, and distinctive rituals and festival traditions of the community. Based on the cultural capital database and spatial cultural mapping, the researchers analyzed spatial linkages and characteristics of cultural assets to design four cultural tourism routes: 1) a one-day Phu Thai cultural route, 2) a two-day, one-night cultural route, 3) a gastronomic route focusing on Khao Poon and Lao U consumption, and (4) a riverside cultural tourism route.
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