Dynamic of Boon Kam Fa tradition of Phuan Ethnic Group in the Thailand tourism context

Aneksuk, B.; Ruangkamnerd, A.

doi:10.2495/st100351

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“…Studies of the kam fa festival have found tourist events to be laden with prejudices of the Phuan people that are not consistent with inherited traditions. Although these have contributed to the success of the festival by tapping into tourist attraction to 'otherness', they do not present a true picture of the Phuan people (Aneksuk & Ruangkamnerd, 2010). Domestic scholarship has overwhelmingly emphasised the need for local adaptation to tourist demand to facilitate an improved tourism experience that will in turn stimulate conservation.…”

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“…Slow integration has been caused by a lack of cooperation between the Phuan people and government institutions, with fault on both sides. Some government officials have been accused of hostility towards the ethnic group, whilst some Phuan people have refused assistance from mainstream organisations (Aneksuk & Ruangkamnerd, 2010). There should not be a top-down organisation of cultural activities.…”

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Dynamics and Adaptation of the Phuan Ethnic Group in Thailand

Karapan

Susuwan

2021

JATI

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This is an examination of the continued dynamics and adaptation of the Phuan ethnic group in Thailand, especially how their customs have changed according to evolving social and environmental conditions. The objective was to understand the factors that have affected the dynamics and adaptation of the group in order to analyse the inheritance of their cultural practices and encourage accurate dissemination of Phuan traditional knowledge. A qualitative research method was used in four Phuan communities from different regions of Thailand. Data was gathered from observations, interviews and documentary research. The findings indicate that there are significant similarities between the cultural adaptations of Phuan people in each of the four areas, although there are also notable regional differences. There are dangers of staged authenticity in the pursuit of cultural conservation, especially through provincial or regional exhibitions. Instead, the researchers recommend a more participatory and organic approach.

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confidence: 99%