“Sriphum Pattern” and Becoming a Local Identity Suvarnabhumi in Roi Et Province During the 1967 - 2017 Decade

Abstract

The purposes of this study are to explain two important issues: explaining the dynamic history of the Sri Phum pattern; Since the decade 1967 - 2017 and explaining the phenomenon that made the Sri Phum pattern begin to be known and become the identity of Suvarnabhumi people in various dimensions. The results of the study found that the Sri Phum pattern originates from patterns that appeared on ancient sites called “Ku” in the area of Suvarnabhumi District and Kaset Wisai District, such as Ku Phra Kona and Ku Ka Sing, have developed and are related to the traditions and rituals of the people of Suvarnabhumi District continuously, especially Bun Bang Fai. Nowadays, the Sri Phum pattern has been developed and extended in various dimensions, both in traditions and ceremonies related to the way of life. Transmission through teaching in schools’ recreational activities and clothing have made the “Sri Phum Pattern” become the identity of Suvarnabhumi people today.