The Conservation of Cultural Heritage of The Korat Language by The Process of Participatory Cultural Management

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the context and importance of Khorat language and the uniqueness of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 2) to study factors affecting participatory conservation of Khorat language cultural heritage, and 3) to Develop a model for cultural heritage conservation in Korat language with a participatory cultural management process. This research is a mixed method research by collecting data from the community and network of 30 people by means of purposive sampling and searching by word of mouth (Snowball), including collecting quantitative data from a sample of 400 people, then analyzing the study results. Having been developed a model for cultural heritage conservation of Korat language with a participatory cultural management process, the study found that 1) the context and importance of Korat language in terms of the uniqueness of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It was found that the Korat language is considered a unique language that conveys Korat or Nakhon Ratchasima. It is also used to convey the aesthetic aspect through Korat songs. But Nakhon Ratchasima Province is a large province with many ethnic groups living. thus causing a cultural mix. Including the Korat language culture that has changed. 2) factors affecting the participatory conservation of the Korat language cultural heritage. It was found that language is like a living thing and is always changing. Language change proceeds slowly. Therefore, the change in language is rarely clearly noticed. This is caused by 1) time factors 2) lack of contact between language speakers 3) acculturation and racial mixing 4) social factors 5) ideas and values factors. 3) a Model for preserving the cultural heritage of the Korat language through participatory cultural management processes. that emphasizes integration Creating participation of people in the area and all related agencies which includes conservation, restoration, evelopment and dissemination activities.