Traditions of Tai Yai People in Ban Wiang Nuea Community, Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province
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The objectives of this research were to 1) study the context of Tai Yai community in Ban Wiang Nuea Community, Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province, 2) study the knowledge of Tai Yai traditions and culture in Ban Wiang Nuea Community, Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province. The samples used in the research were:
1. community leaders, 2. individuals and village elders who knew the history of the community, lifestyle, culture and traditions. The research instruments were 1. interview form, to inquire context and traditions of Tai Yai people from local philosophers and the residents, 2. observation form, to perceive daily life of people in the community, and 3. coding sheet, to record secondary data. The collected data was analyzed by content analysis.
The results found that 1. the traditions and cultures of Tai Yai community in Ban Wiang Nuea Community, Pai District, Mae Hong Son Province are deeply connected with Buddhism and still inherit the authentic identity such as language, dress, 2. there were two types of Tai Yai traditions: the first one was based on Tai Yai festivals and months involved in their daily lives, which were similar to those of the Thai people, and the second one was related to Tai Yai Calendar, which ritual and Buddhist practices were performed during the 12-month cycle of Tai Yai for the interaction between them and native Thai society. The temple is the central area to perform rituals and connect relationships between people in society as well.
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