I-San Paper Garland (Phuang Ma-Hotra) : Intangible Cultural Heritage to the Elderly Potential Development Activities in Udon Thani Province

Abstract

This article aims to present the application of local intangible cultural heritage “I-San Paper Garland” (Phuang Ma-Hotra) was used as an activity to develop the potential of the elderly in the community of Udon Thani Province. An important process is knowledge management by extracting knowledge from local sages in order to systematize categories, preparation of learning materials for dissemination, the design is an activity in the form of short courses and workshops and follow up on the results of knowledge utilization. It was found that the elderly potential development by using the invention of I-San Paper Garland wisdom is a proactive approach to coping with the aging society situation. In addition, the physical benefits that occur to the elderly are helping to train the ability of the hands and brain, practicing creativity and reduce stress. The social and cultural benefit is that the elderly has useful leisure time, build good relationships in the community and has a role in transmitting culture. It makes local cultural wisdom that was almost lost to be restored and published again. As for the economic benefit, it shows the opportunity to create a career or suitable income for the elderly which may be developed into community products in the future.