Applying Local Festivals and Traditions’ Identity in Nakhon Phanom Provinceinto Buddhist Festivals and Traditions Subject

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to: 1) to bring the festive and ritual to the content of Buddhist festivals and rituals; 2) The festivals and rituals of local people according to Buddhism and local wisdom. 3) to apply festive and ritualistic identities to Buddhist festivals and rituals and

The research found that the development of festivals and rituals of each type. are unique and widely known are: 1) The fireworks festival and 2) Phra That Phanom worship festival. Original two festivals rooted to the act of holiness and seriousness. Worshiper went to participate by aspiration of really believe in sacred of stupa. And then festival of Thatphanom worship has slowly developed to combine entertain activities in holiness that ritual. Identity of Nakhon Phanom people had performed in the event, such as local Srikottrabun dancing. These identities reflected on their dancers dress, local songs and local souvenir. etc,

In the time, rituals (sacred) became festival (sacred and entertain) and, different people in different places are easy communicate. In the decade of 19720s, Thailand is flourishing tourism, especially cultural tourism. The government and many sectors set a policy to support tourism. Two festivals and rituals are "ritual" and "local culture" as "tourism resources". The festival has been widely connected, especially the fireworks. However, those involved in culture and Buddhism who provide information that the emphasis on tourism

Festivals and rituals of the festival match the festivals and rituals. The content in this course is very broad. The meaning of festivals and rituals in Buddhism. Local rituals can be inserted or integrated. Thus the subject can be added festival into course outline. Future more Nakhon Phanom Buddhist students can participate in those festival which they study by integrate in their experience.