Unlocking an Innovative Route of Dvaravati Tourism Belt Backtracking the Footprints of Buddhism, Cultures and Arts
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This research aimed to: 1) Investigate the history of Buddhism, culture, and art during the Dvaravati civilization in Nakhon Pathom 2)Enhance the conservation of the Dvaravati civilization in Nakhon Pathom and elevate it as a historical educational tourism attraction in the province and
3) Propose and apply a developmental model for transforming the Dvaravati civilization of Nakhon Pathom into a historical educational tourism destination. A mixed methodology research design was employed, consisting of documentary research, qualitative research, and action research. The qualitative phase included in-depth interviews with 15 key informants and a focus group discussion with 9 participants. The action research process was conducted with 15 participants engaging in the development activities.
The research findings revealed that: 1) The historical study of Buddhism, culture, and art of the Dvaravati civilization in Nakhon Pathom showed that the prosperity of the Dvaravati period is reflected through its artistic creations temples, stupas, sculptures, Buddha images, and other artifacts. These remnants provide insights into the economic system, significant events, and socio-cultural conditions through the archaeological evidence of that era. 2)The efforts to elevate the conservation of the Dvaravati civilization into a historical educational tourism site highlighted the importance of storytelling that links historical significance with cultural promotion of the Dvaravati heritage. Strategic techniques were emphasized, particularly in constructing clear historical mapping to enhance cultural interpretation and visitor understanding. 3)The proposed developmental model for transforming the Dvaravati civilization of Nakhon Pathom into a historical educational tourism destination showed that the 15 participants exhibited no statistically significant differences in pre- and post-activity observations at the 0.05 significance level.
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