Guidelines for the Development of Creative Learning Space in Phayao Old Town with Community Cultural Capital

Abstract

The qualitative research aims 1) to study the context, historical development, and development in the old town, 2) to study community cultural capital in the old town, and 3) to propose guidelines for the development of creative learning spaces in the old town with community cultural capital. Research area is in Wiang Nam Tao Old Town, Wat Lee Community, and Wat Sri Chom Rueang Community in Mueang District, Phayao Province. The 30 key informants are selected in a specific way, including community leaders, Buddhist monks, folk scholars, group leaders, government organizations, local government organizations, and academic scholars. Collection data are performed by studying documents, exploring area, interview with 20 key informants, including community leaders, Buddhist monks, village leaders and focus group discussion with 10 key informants, representing government organizations, local organizations, and academics. Data analysis is performed by using content analysis method.

The results show that 1) context, historical development, and development in the old town area of Wiang Nam Tao. It is related to the history of Phayao, the mythical period and the historical period. During this period, it is prospered with Wiang Mai until it fell under Burmese kingdom and the restoration period of the Siamese kingdom. As for the development in the Wiang Nam Tao Old Town area, a master plan for conservation and development of Phayao old town has been prepared. 2) Community Cultural Capital found that intangible cultural capital is related to community way of life and Buddhist traditions, including the belief in ancestral animism of the community. Tangible cultural capital includes old city walls and moats, historical sites, antiques, Buddha images, and sandstone inscriptions. 3) The 3 guidelines for development of creative learning spaces in Phayao Old Town with intangible and tangible community cultural capital include organizing activities to promote learning of community cultural capital, development of a knowledge based on community identity, and networking development of cooperation mechanisms advocating for public policy on cultural resource management. The body of knowledge of this research shows that the development of creative spaces in Wiang Nam Tao Old Town with community cultural capital are community and multilateral participation and cultural heritage management in old town.