Changes Marriage Tradition of Mon Community at Ban Wang-Ka, Nong Lu Subdistrict, Sangkhlaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province

Abstract

This research aims to study the changes of marriage tradition of Mon Community at Ban Wang-Ka Nong Lu subdistrict, Sangkhlaburi district, Kanchanaburi province. The data were collect through the in depth interview of 21 key informants utilizing an interview guide line. The qualitative data were analyzed by descriptive methods. The result of this study showed that marriage tradition of the Mon Community at Ban Wang-ka was changes of beliefs and practices were a focus and strictly on getting married reduced. Reduction or retrench on detail or procedure were betrothal, parade groom, the question to answer is the catchphrase etc. and addition the new pattern of practice come interweave were invited monks, the interior features ceremony, the party night etc. Important factors that come into effect were imitation, mass media, education, cross-cultural marriage, occupation, the growth of infrastructure and marketing system. Same for the convenience of all time to accord with present lifestyle and make marriage tradition look more beautiful and modern. But good values beauty may fade as well if not treated adequately.