Lamphun, Ministry of Culture invites you to visit the ancient Paqueño way of life. Experience the unique way of life of the moral community at Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, Lamphun Province, one of the 10 best Yalavithi communities in 2023. Invite you to pay homage to Phra Mahathat Chedi Sri Wiang Chai. Shop for Karen woven fabric and the most precious silverware Taste rare local food On June 1, 2024, Mrs. Yupa Thawiwattanakijabovorn Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Presiding over the opening ceremony of the ultimate model community "Visit Yalavithi Community", a moral community. Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom and the happiness culture area with Phra Athit Onkaew Chaiyaseno, Abbot of Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom and Phrakru Upatham Sangkhakit. Deputy Abbot of Li District Deputy Abbot of Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, Mr. Santithon Yimlamai, Governor of Lamphun Province, Mr. Wiboon Phurichayan, President of the Na Sai Subdistrict Administrative Organization and leaders of the moral community of Wa t Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom. Ministry of Culture Executive Provincial culture Heads of government agencies, private sector, cultural council networks and members of the moral community of Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom participated at Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, Na Sai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province. This is before the grand opening ceremony of the ultimate model community "Tour Yalavithi Community", a moral community. Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom and the Happiness Culture Plaza, Mrs. Yupa Thawiwatthanakijabworn Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Participated in the activity of making merit by giving alms to monks with sticky rice and 20 monks passing candles around the Footprint Temple. Pay respect to the Buddha's footprint Bathing the Buddha's footprint and admire the murals History of the construction of Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom Mrs. Yupa said that on this occasion, the people of the moral community Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom Received a warm welcome with a performance of the "Karen Weaving Dance" and joined in paying homage to the Buddha image. and pay homage to the body of Kruba Chao Chaiwongsapatthana Perform a Hong Kwan Kaek Kaew ceremony to visit the ancient Paqueño way of life. Watch the cultural performance of the Pga K'nyau Karen, the "Hill Tribe Dance" series, and open the ceremony with the turning of the kerah. (Cotton gin) showing the unique symbol of this place. Then stop by to visit the cultural area. Watch a demonstration of local wisdom Taste local food Shop for community cultural products and products Take a tram to see the local museum on the Phrabat Huai Tom highland. Exhibition of Pakeño way of life in the past Ban Huai Tom Handicraft Research Center Watch a demonstration of weaving with a loom, the Paquenyau way, and pay respect to Phra Mahathat Chedi Si Wiang Chai. It also increases auspiciousness. 'Congratulations to Lamphun Province. and moral community Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom Received the award for the 10 best model communities "Tourism to the Yalavit hi Community" for the year 2023 from intensive selection of 76 communities with potential and readiness for tourism in all dimensions throughout the country, according to the Ministry of Culture (WHO) The Bank) has driven cultural tourism by organizing the project 'Visit Yalavithi Community' since 2021 until the present. As a result, currently there are more than 30 communities that have been selected. Moreover, the Ministry of Culture also aims to drive Thailand's Soft Power to the international level. By using the cultural capital of the community Let's develop further. Create products and services according to government policy In this regard, the moral community Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom It is a moral community that embraces the philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, has "Palang Bowon" leaders and a strong network. The people are happy There is love and unity. There is a continuation, preservation, and extension of local wisdom. It is a community with potential, quality and readiness for creative cultural tourism in every dimension. It can be developed into high quality tourism to support all types of tourists sustainably. By continuing from now on The Ministry of Culture (Ministry of Culture) is ready to join in publishing. public relations Let Thai and foreign tourists come to visit and learn more about the identity, way of life, culture and traditions of the community,' said the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture. Moral community Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom It is a community of the Pakakenyau Karen ethnic group. Strictly adhere to Buddhism according to Kruba Chaiyawongsapatthana's way of life. Eat vegetarian food, do not eat meat. Including still living according to the traditional Karen way of life Use the Pga-k'nyau language to communicate within the community. There is a unique dress code. And the accommodation is still an ancient house. Especially in Nam Bo Noi village. Ancient Karen Village This is an area where every household still lives according to the traditional Karen way of life. Touring this community will allow tourists to experience the identity of the community in every aspect. Travel the tourist routes around the community, such as Phra Mahathat Chedi Si Wiang Chai. Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom, Jai Ban or Sadue Ban, Ban Huai Tom Handicraft Center Ban Phra Bat Huai Tom Highland Museum and the ancient Karen house, Nam Bo Noi. In addition, when you come to this community, you should not miss tasting the food that you must come to eat, such as ta kapo (khao bae), the main food of the Pga Knyaw people, Mui and Chu (black chili paste). ) Tajee Tee (cold curry) to cool off instead of ice. Feels refreshing. Very popular in the hot season. Mei To Pi snacks It is a dessert made from sticky rice mixed with sesame seeds. It has a sweet taste from glutinous rice and oiliness from sesame. for cultural products There will be Karen woven cloth. (Top Ka Ke Nya cloth) embroidered with silk threads and millet. It is unique. and Phrabat Huai Tom community silverware There are main patterns such as sand grain pattern, rice grain pattern, lan pattern, Pod Duang pattern, etc. For this community, there are traditional festivals for everyone to gather together. Build good relationships throughout the year, such as the Kruba Chaiyawongsaphattana Cloth Changing Festival. It is a traditional event of changing the cloth that covers the body of Luang Pu Kruba Chaiyawongsaphattana. Express gratitude and appreciation to Luang Pu, the tradition of bathing the Buddha's footprint. Held on the 15th day of the waxing moon (around June) every year to ask for forgiveness for the Buddha's footprint. and every teacher and the tradition of merit-making Kathin offerings Held after the end of Buddhist Lent every year. There will be a covering of Phra Mahathat Chedi Si Wiang Chai and making merit 'Tan Tan Than Chai' etc. Source: Thai News Agency