Participation Model of the Elderly in Reviving the Mangkala Tradition and Preserving the Local Cultural Heritage of the Lower Northern Region Amidst the Modern Trend

Abstract

This article aims to study the participation patterns of the elderly in the conservation and revival of the Mangkala tradition in the context of social and cultural changes in the lower northern region in order to promote the sustainability of the local cultural heritage of the lower northern region in the modern era. The research used qualitative research. The research sample consists of 20 elderly people in the Mangkala Folk Music Conservation Club, Phitsanulok Province. Using in-depth interview techniques and focus group discussions, the content analysis of the data was used. The research results found that the Mangkala Folk Music Conservation Club, Phitsanulok Province, is an important group. The elderly in the group pass on various knowledge, including musical playing skills, beliefs in the rituals of the performance, and roles in serving society in various ceremonies. As for the transition of the era, it has received attention from government agencies and educational institutions, so Mangkala has been passed on and become well-known again. In addition, Mangkala has been revived in modern areas, such as shopping malls, cultural exhibitions, and educational institutions that give importance to the youth, giving them the opportunity to learn and practice in order to continue the life of Mangkala and spread it further.