Phra That Ya Khu Worship Ceremony: Its Functions of Sema Village Nong Paen Sub-District, Kamalasai District, Kalasin Province
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This research aims to examine the functions of the Phra That Ya Khu Worship Ceremony in Sema Village, Nong Paen Sub-District, Kamalasai District, Kalasin Province. Data were gathered through document analysis, prior research, and field surveys conducted in May 2023. Qualitative research methods were employed, including interviews with villagers and the leader of the ceremony along with participatory observations. The collected data were analyzed using folklore methods and the results were presented using a descriptive analytic approach. The study found that the Phra That Ya Khu Worship Ceremony serves four significant functions in Sema Village: fostering for agricultural abundance, providing a channel for villagers to express grievances and distress, acting as cultural capital for tourism, and promoting unity within the community.
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