Wiang Jed Lin: A Revival of Forgotten History by the Cultural Capital Development

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study the history of Wiang Jed Lin, by surveying cultural capitals, and find the guidelines to improve cultural capitals for enhancing public awareness of this site. Researchers collected data in various methods, such as documentary data collecting, site surveying, and in-depth interviewing with five informants who have different expertise. Using questions for in-depth interviews, note-taking, and photographing were the research tools for this research. The research results found that Wiang Jed Lin was constructed in a rounded shape with approximately 900 meters in diameter. The history of Wiang Jed Lin could be divided into two eras those were legendary era and history era. Currently, there are three agencies located in Wiang Jed Lin site consisted of Chiang Mai Livestock Office, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, and Huay Kaew Arboretum. The remaining cultural capitals in this site are 1) the sacred spring mouth 2) the archeological evidence such as moat and embankment, or city wall and 3) various kinds of plants and ecology.

The researchers developed these cultural capitals to create awareness to society and create values by using a design method and a storytelling. The results found that three ways to develop that are 1) the design of the Wiang Jed Lin historical tourism route, 2) the design of pavilion that cover the sacred spring mouth as a public interest, and 3) the product design for distributing in the shop of Chiang Mai Livestock office. Moreover, this research is cooperated by various agencies such as Chiang Mai Livestock Office and Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna to drive the research results to be used for the true benefits to all.