The Guidelines for the Development of an Activity Set for Coconut Leaf Weaving to Bridge the Age Gap of Baanrimklong Homestay Community, Samut Songkhram Province

Abstract

Baanrimklong Homestay is one of various local wisdom communities in Samut Songkhram province. This community has implemented all of coconut part from the root to tip yields for weaving coconut leaves. It has performed the wisdom of using local resources to create several products. According to current trends, the popularity of arts and crafts has constantly increased. Besides, one strategy to lessen the age gap, which is currently considered a severe concern, is to engage in art-related activities that serve to promote relaxation and develop healthy interactions. Consequently, the primary objective of this article was to provide guidelines for the development of an activity set for coconut leaf weaving to bridge the age gap among Baanrimklong Homestay community. Guidelines for analyzing the community's potential have been studied via SWOT analysis, activity set development for the community, activity organization to improve intergenerational connections, the process, and demonstration of the activity set prototype, to gain a body of knowledge which can be applied to expand local wisdom. The resources have been created by the commercial and sentimental value throughout participatory activities. This article has considered an innovative set which supported the creative tourism in new normal era.