Princess Consort Dara Rasmi in the Role of Driving Societal Change in the Cultural Heritage Management Dimension

Abstract

Cultural capital is considered a valuable heritage that requires a strong foundation for its management to ensure its preservation amidst the tides of change. Chom Thong District in Chiang Mai Province is an area rich in natural beauty, art, traditions, and a diverse culture that has been well-known both domestically and internationally for generations. This academic article aims to study the cultural capital derived from the royal duties of Princess Dara Rasmi, specifically in the context of managing cultural heritage in Chom Thong District. Despite being a remote area, she played a significant role there. As a visionary leader, she contributed to the preservation of religion, established cultural norms, and passed down traditions, lifestyles, and ways of living from generation to generation, as evident in Chom Thong District today. This has led to the development of a unique identity in the area, reflecting its status as a land of faith. Future generations can use this cultural heritage to drive society in the context of managing cultural capital, supporting the development of the creative economy in the new normal era. Furthermore, she serves as a model for scholars and the public, instilling a sense of awareness and pride in preserving and passing on Lanna cultural capital, creating a knowledge base and wisdom that will widely disseminate cultural capital and pass on this cultural beauty as a world heritage for generations to come.