A Management Analysis of the World Heritage and Way of Buddhist Culture for Promoting the Cultural and Tourist Values

Authors

  • Phra Ratwachiramethi, Phrakhrusrisutamniwit Thanee Sukchaem, Phramaha Udorn Uttaro, Teerawatt Sankom

Abstract

The purposes of this research article were 1) to study the values and way of Buddhist culture in the world heritage,  2) to analyze a management of the world heritage and promoting values and Buddhist culture in the world heritage, and 3) to enhance model of Buddhist cultural values building in the world heritage. The area of the study was Kamphaeng Phet historical park and was selected by purposive sampling. Research results indicated that 1) the values and way of Buddhist culture in the world heritage was managed by related organizations on arts and cultural heritage and local people. They have been working together following strategic plan to increase the effectiveness. 2) Analyzed results for management of the world heritage and promoting values and Buddhist culture in the world heritage has divided into 2 parts. Three activities were conducted in Kamphaeng Phet historical park which were Buddhist holy day, offering robes to Buddhist monks, and the candlelight procession. Four activities were conducted in Nakhonchum Ancient City consisted of Dhammachak Sunday, Vessantara sermon, Tenth lunar month festival, and Ordained Nekkhamma. These festivals and activities were restored and preserved Dhamma heritage that still appeared in Kamphaeng Phet world heritage. 3) Model of Buddhist cultural value building in the world heritage was a model that enhanced the level of management in the aspects of the objectives, process, value searching, and way of Buddhist culture that were missing. A management of the world heritage including the enhancement of value and way of Buddhist culture and the assessment management has been set in order to promote clearly Buddhist cultural values.

Published

2020-02-29

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