The strengthening of communities through a variety of traditions and cultures

Abstract

The purposes of this research were; 1) to study the state of strength of the community of Ban Sala Daeng Nue, Sam Khok,Pathumthani Province, 2) to study factors, elements and traditions of the community which strengthen the community of Ban Sala Daeng Nue, Sam Khok, Pathumthani Province, and 3) to create models to strengthen up the community through tradition and culture of the community. This research was a qualitative research. The research tools were document analysis and in -depth interviews. The key informants were the people, the community leaders (official and unofficial), the temple abbot, the executives of local government organization and the Pathumthani Cultural Officials. The data were collected and the information had been analyzed and interpreted in order to answer the research questions.Ban Sala Daeng Nue community is a strong community which has been projected through the community activities are numerous and consistent all year. The activity communities have gathered the people cooperation and experiencing success without reliance on government sector.Factors, elements and traditions of the community which strengthen the community of Ban Sala Daeng Nue are the belief and faith of the people in the Buddhism and the religious leaders. Therefore, the tradition and culture of the community activities that strengthen cultural traditions and religious activities is primarily through the main element that is community meetings after the evening prayer everyday.Models to strengthen the community is to create and enhance belief and faith of the people in the community through tradition and culture and social activities of the community. The community has to meet regularly for motivated cultural and participatory activities which cooperate from community will lead to a strong sense of community.
Keywords: Strengthening of communities, variety of traditions and cultures.