THE STUDY OF PGA K’NYAU CULTURAL IDENTITY IN FOLKTALES

Abstract

This academic article was aimed to examine the Pga K’nyau culture identity appeared in folktales. Pga K’nyau folktales of Nong Tao, Mae Wang, Chiang Mai Province. This was investigated through fifteen folktale books of “Fish is Mom, Water is Dad”. It was found that Pga K’nyau folktales appeared the material culture consisted of 5 main types which were 1) implements 2) vehicle 3) food and beverage      4) musical instruments and 5)costume. All of these reflected the material culture was built up by Pga K’nyau ability and wisdom. It was living in nature perfectly, especially living in a wild. Non-material culture appeared for 4 main types which were 1) belief 2) languages 3) living and lifestyle and 4) tradition which indicated Pga K’nyau social context and other cultural reflection through the folktales obviously.