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Part 2

Local Cultural Knowledge

1. The Importance of Local Traditions and of the Thai Traditions

Local knowledge and everyday life experiences were accumulated by previous generations who
then determined what was passed on. This collected information helps solve contemporary problems that

Thai people from different localities face. It has also helped them adapt to modem life.
2. The Origins of Thai Traditions

The process of Thai tradition starts from a person who is knowledgeable, diligent, and does
good deeds. Such a person gets his cultural wisdom from 1) thinking creatively on his part, 2) inheriting

information from previous generations, 3) acquiring from the educated, 4) discovering from the natural
environment, 5) ascertaining from local art, culture, traditions, and traditional theatrical plays, 6) learning
from religion, and 7) gaining from a variety of media. These helped to develop, select, and adjust the
knowledge which is then applied to special proficiencies in: 1. knowledge, 2. skills, 3. technique,

4. learnig resources, and 5. networking. In that order specific expertise will follow the extent of the thirteen
parts of Thai tradition, which are:
1. Food and Nutrition.
2. Religions, Tradition and Ceremonies.

3. Agriculture.
4. Languages and Literature.
5 . Arts and Crafts.
6. Musical Performing Arts.

7. Business and Community Welfane.
8. Historical Archaeology.
9. Local Sports and Games.

10. Leaming Strategies.
11. Youth Activities.
12. Environment.
13. Thai Traditional Medicine and Herbs.
The Meaning of Wisdom

The Bandit Dictionary in the year 2525 offers the following meanings:
Local culture: means the ability to use fundamental knowledge to develop creativity and
improve the life of local people.

Passing on knowledge or teaching: means to display knowledge and provide understanding
through telling stories as for example on how to distinguish good from evil.

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