Identity, Local Wisdom, and Rice Culture of Loomnamchang Community, Mae Tha District, Lampang Province
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An Identity, Rice Culture, Loomnamchang CommunityAbstract
The research aims to: 1) study the identity, wisdom, and rice culture of the community in Lampang province; 2) study the process of rice culture production in the Loomnamchang Community; 3) promote the identity, wisdom, and rice culture of Loomnamchang Community in Mae Tha District, Lampang Province. The research tools include document study, in-depth interviews with 30 people, and focus group discussions with 30 participants. Data analysis was performed using content and descriptive analysis methods.
The research findings are as follows: 1. The identity, wisdom, and rice culture consist of six dimensions: 1) Religious Dimension: Rice plays an important role in religious rituals; 2) Family Dimension: Families instill gratitude related to rice; 3) Belief and Ritual Dimension: Rice is associated with beliefs and rituals for blessings from sacred entities; 4) Community Dimension: Rice culture is the foundation of agricultural society; 5) Tradition and Cultural Dimension: Rice is important in local traditions; 6) Nature and Environmental Dimension: Organic rice farming is a way to preserve the environment.
- The rice production process in the community consists of six steps: 1) seed preparation; 2) soil preparation and fertilization; 3) land preparation for planting; 4) rice seedling cultivation; 5) rice planting and care; 6) rice harvesting along with a rice blessing ceremony.
- There are five strategies for promoting the Buddhist organic rice culture: 1) Preserve traditional rice culture; 2) Promote religious rituals related to rice; 3) Strengthen community power; 4) Create value for rice through Buddhist rituals; 5) Push for sustainable organic agriculture policies.
The Promoting an identity, wisdom, and rice culture helps to change farming practices by linking beliefs, rituals, and local traditions. This approach reduces costs, creates balance between humans and nature, and promotes sustainable health, economy, society, and the environment.
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