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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Khmer leu,Khmer-Thais,socio-culture,ritual,Srisaket |
| Author |
Rapheephan Khomsai |
| Title |
Saen Nia Ta Ritual of Khmer-Thais: The case of Kram Village, Tambon Phrai, Khun Han District, Srisaket Province |
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Thesis |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
Khmer leu,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Austroasiatic |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
113 |
Year |
1997 |
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Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Chulalongkorn University |
| Abstract |
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The study focuses on symbols, meanings and social functions of the Saen Nia Ta Ritual at Kram village. The purposes of the ritual are to celebrate the end of the harvest season, to worship ancestor’s spirits, and to express gratitude to ancestors. It is found from the investigation that participants attend the ritual in accordance with their traditional belief and/or trying their luck in a lottery by interpreting the medium’s verbal and non-verbal behavior. The ritual symbols express the relationship between man and supernatural powers. The social function of the ritual is to strengthen community ties among members as a means of maintaining social order.
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