The Participation of Citizens in the Management of Cultural Capital Activities in the Local Dusitaram Community, Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok

Abstract

This research was conducted to find the underlying cultural capital in local plays, and level of participation of citizens in the management of cultural capital activities within the local Dusitaram community, Bangkok Noi District, Bangkok. The data were collected with 400 questionnaires and local conservation activity interviews, including urban areas surveyed in a social context. The research found that this community was established more than 100 years ago. In the past, this area consisted of orchards, such as rambutan, coconut, mango, banana trees, etc. Of special note was the Banggeeken Rambutan, It is sweet, has a lot of fresh, small seeds, and the fresh does not stick to the seed. There are many folk culture plays, such as Phi Lob, Mae Sri, Linglom, Krabee Krabong, and Klongyoa. These activities were enjoyed by the community, especially during Songkran, from the time of WW II until now. The current of social development changed from countryside to city and it affected culture change in the people. The only trace of folk culture plays remaining are Sridusit Band, Luk Thonburi Band or S. Luk Thonburiamong the descendants of the community. Nowadays, the passing on of these traditions is rare because there is continuously less participation. The key factors from individuals were: sex, age, career, marital status, and salary rate. When the factors of social participation changed, community empowerment for tourist hospitality was at medium level; there were some conflicts with community development. Thus, the capital cultural management was dependent on individuals and families that cherished and remained faithful to culture.