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| Title of Article |
ISAN DVARAVATI SEMAS: CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND CREATION OF NEW MEANINGS |
| Date of Acceptance |
26 December 2022 |
| Journal |
| Title of Journal |
Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; 32(3) |
| Standard |
SCOPUS |
| Institute of Journal |
Editor Institution: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Turke |
| ISBN/ISSN |
ISSN 2651-4451 | e-ISSN 2651-446X |
| Volume |
2021 |
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Volume: 32 - Issue: 3 |
| Month |
december |
| Year of Publication |
2021 |
| Page |
37984-37990 |
| Abstract |
This article aimed to 1) study the current state of Isan Dvaravati Semas, 2) analyze the
cultural adaptation of the Semas, and 3) analyze the creation of new meanings of the Semas.
This study employed a qualitative research method relying on documentary data and field data
presented by means of descriptive analysis. The results are as follows. 1) Regarding the current
state, the Semas found in Isan areas were made during 1200-1600 B.E. Most of them were
found at the basin of the Chee River, Moon River, and Mekong River. They are still found until
the present time. These Semas appear in three shapes, including the natural stone shape, the
ingot shape, and the thick-sheet shape. The carving of Buddha’s stories and Jatakas in
Buddhism can also be found on them. 2) For the cultural adaptation of these Semas, there are
three features as follows. (1) In terms of space, some Semas are situated at the original
locations, while some are moved into the temple areas, sacred areas, and museums. (2)
Regarding the usage of the Semas, they are placed around Buddhist churches, while some are
brought into the cities’ shrines, or used as unique objects at cultural tourist attractions. (3) There
is cultural assimilation regarding the Semas, in which Buddhism, Brahma, and Animism are
combined together. 3) Regarding the creation of new meanings of the Semas, it was found that
such creation is based on folklores which define the Semas as the communities’ sacred objects.
There was the creation of myths which were developed to be festivals and traditions with sound
and light performances which reflect the communities’ values. The Semas were also given the
meaning as symbolic representatives of each community which was developed to be a tourist
attraction. In addition, they are also academically used in history and archeology. |
| Keyword |
Isan Dvaravati, cultural adaptation, creation of new meanings |
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| Reviewing Status |
มีผู้ประเมินอิสระ |
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ตีพิมพ์แล้ว |
| Level of Publication |
นานาชาติ |
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false |
| Part of thesis |
true |
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