Abstract
The King Narai Festival of Lopburi Province is a long-standing tradition that has enabled the development of the provincial identity. This research had two primary aims: to study the background and development of the King Narai Festival in Lopburi Province and to analytically study, select and present the concept of Lopburism in the fine arts activities of the light and sound shows of the King Narai Festival. The research found that the event has been held twenty-six times in a thirty-three year period since 1979. The analysis of the development of the King Narai Festival in Lopburi Province can be divided into four time periods: introduction, improvement, identity creation and value increase. The activities during the festival are able to create unity and an identity for the event and can reveal and provide deep knowledge of the essence of Lopburi people. This essence, Lopburism, can be summarized as follows: a) belief in, respect for, faith in and worship of King Narai the Great; b) the lifestyle and existence of Lopburi people during the era of King Narai the Great; c) important events during the era of King Narai the Great, including the people with important roles during the time. The explanations given in this paper show the selection process and production of activities during the King Narai Festival for presenting the identity of Lopburism.
Highlights
Lopburi is a city with a long history that has passed through many stages of progression
The analysis of the development of the King Narai Festival in Lopburi Province can be divided into four time periods: introduction, improvement, identity creation and value increase
The explanations given in this paper show the selection process and production of activities during the King Narai Festival for presenting the identity of Lopburism
Summary
Lopburi is a city with a long history that has passed through many stages of progression. The information discussed here, shows that performance art combining the science and art of fine arts, together with techniques and new technologies in light, sound and color in the form of light and sound performances help retell the stories or present the pictures of events in the past, as well as the lifestyle or culture of the community These are held in at ancient monuments or important historical places. The researchers realized the value of the festival in terms of fine arts that has a benefit in communicating the valuable stories of the past It is important for the inheritance of knowledge, beliefs, local wisdom and the cultural identity of Lopburi Province. This investigation would ensure the continuity and increase the potential of the King Narai Festival by using fine arts as the media for inheritance of cultural heritage and support of historical and cultural tourism in Lopburi Province for the future
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