The Effects of social change affecting music and rituals of Hmong ethnic groups, Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province.

Abstract

Migratory Hmong ethnic groups have their own culture, traditions, and music as part of their way of life. There is a clear ethnic identity. This academic paper is part of the qualitative research. Data were obtained from the field through interviews, observations, and descriptive presentations.

          Social Changes of Hmong Ethnic Groups who live in the area of ​​Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province Can be divided into 5 transition periods: 1) Immigration period (before 1986) 2) Rom Klao War period (1987 - 1988) 3) After the war period (1989 - 2003), 4) the period of development and cultural change (2004 - 2017) and 5) the present period (2022). All these changes directly affected the ritual music of the Hmong ethnic groups. Lives in the area of ​​Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province resulting in a change in music and rituals of the Hmong ethnic groups in the area.

          Effects of social change on music and rituals of Hmong ethnic groups in the area of ​​Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province It can be divided into 3 transition periods: 1) the original music and ritual period (before 1986 - 2003), 3 types of musical instruments, 8 types of musical instruments were found during this period, and 23 ritual styles; 2) music transition period and Rituals (2004 - 2017) found 3 types of musical instruments, 8 types, 3 types and 18 ritual forms, and 3) the present period (2018 - 2022) found 2 musical instruments during this era. 4 types and 10 types of rituals, rituals

          In summary, music and rituals of the Hmong ethnic group in the area of Khao Kho District Phetchabun Province Affected by social changes affecting the persistence of ethnic identity belief style Music and Rituals of the Hmong ethnic group in the area of Khao Kho District, Phetchabun Province clearly