Strategy Management of Thai Kite Art and Cultural Revitalization and Preservation by the Participation of the Laksi Communities, Bangkok, Thailand
Main Article Content
Abstract
The objectives of this research were to 1) investigate the body of knowledge of Thai kite art and culture, 2) investigate the community participation of Thai kite art and culture restoration and preservation, and 3) analyze strategy management of Thai kite art and cultural revitalization and preservation by the participation of community people Laksi District, Bangkok. This research was a community-based research (CBR). The research methodology was mixed methods approach: qualitative and quantitative research design. The results showed that Laksi Thai kites had distinctive identity. Regarding the community participation, they did not participate in any Thai kite art and culture programs. The wisdom owners of the local Thai kite art and culture preserved their art and culture themselves without any support from the public sectors in Laksi District. The art of kite-making was gradually disappearing, despite the fact that its identity had been in the community for a long time. Besides, the majority of the community people intended to participate in the restoration and preservation of Laksi Thai kite art and culture programs. Moreover, the results of the analysis of the strategy management revealed that there were attempts of having the cooperative learning with the community in all phases: initiation, sharing ideas, controlling, operating, evaluating, and receiving benefits. In order to establish the community participation, it was necessary to have well-accepted leader in the community; public sectors to facilitate activities, and networks in all sectors.
Downloads
Metrics
Article Details
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation .
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.