The strengthening of communities through a variety of traditions and cultures
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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.
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