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Lifestyles of Population of Dan Kwian Community,
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Abstract
This study on the lifestyles of the population of Dan Kwian Community, Chok Chai District,
Nakhon Ratchasima Province, has applied qualitative research methodology by conducting in-depth
interviews with 20 key informants, comprised of local scholars with specialty in sculpture, communitys
leaders, and directly relevant parties. Its objective is to elaborate the researchs findings into strategies
and projects to develop the lifestyles of Dan Kwians people for their own sustainability. The discoveries
are classified as follows: Dan Kwian villagers are very open and adaptable to the current of globalization
for developmental interests of the village. Due to consumers growing demands for more creative ideas,
community leaders thus encourage their people to embrace new innovations, which can be applied to
their sculpture artworks. With nature-conscious minds, the people of Dan Kwian put their devoted hearts
and best skills into each piece of their sculptures. In creating a piece of art, a great degree of
determination is required, and that would bring about happiness and proudness of skills to the artists
who create the work once it is done. Furthermore, Dan Kwian people also live frugally as seen from the
way they cook daily. They like to do basic dishes such as chili paste with fresh vegetables, and curry at
home, making them healthy, and that could be taken as one of lifes greatest pleasures. They do not
only devote their time to their sculptures but also live their lives in the ways they are satisfied with. The
villagers start their day with making merits or joining the communitys charity events. In their village,
traditional activities are held regularly. The best relaxations of the villagers are to take a rest, spend time
with families, or meditate to calm their inner peace. Dan Kwian people have very simple lifestyles; when
they work and get tired, they stop to take some rest, as a routine. For them, the great happiness of life
lies in having the chance to do what they love. Other findings on the characteristics of Dan Kwian people
are the way they appropriately dress in neat-and-clean style of Mor-Hom (traditional blue cotton shirt).
Regarding sculptures as the main source of income, Dan Kwian people consider it a necessity to work on
a daily basis to increase productivity and to increase the values of the products by further improving their
products. Another remark is that the villagers respect social rules and regulations, maintaining the
fraternal relations among themselves, and cooperate very well with any concerned parties and activities.
Key Word: Lifestyle, Dan Kwian people, Population

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