{"id":48,"date":"2025-08-05T14:32:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T07:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/?p=48"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T03:35:00","slug":"wai-khru-and-khrop-khru-ceremony-project-art-education-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/?p=48","title":{"rendered":"Wai Khru and Khrop Khru Ceremony Project, Art Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"48\" class=\"elementor elementor-48\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34dccc6 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34dccc6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-787dc6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"787dc6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The commemoration of Teacher\u2019s Day and Thai sacred ceremony to indoctrinate the art pupils are historic cultural traditions and rituals that have been passed down from ancient times, which play an important role in fostering knowledge and comprehend Thai culture for the next generation. Additionally, it holds spiritual significance for artists. This ceremony is not only a way to honor the teachers who imparted knowledge, but in addition to expressing gratitude. Furthermore, it is preserving traditions that are part of reginal wisdom.<\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Faculty of Education, Burapha University acknowledges the importance of conserving Thai traditions and culture, including preserving valuable local wisdom. Organizing the event of commemoration of Teacher\u2019s Day and Thai sacred ceremony to indoctrinate the art pupils is one of the activities to promote cultural and social sustainability which align with the Sustainable Development Goals in 11.2.6. This led to the focuses on documenting and conserving cultural legacy such as folktales, tradition, language and knowledge, including the heritage of diasporic communities. The commemoration of Teacher\u2019s Day is considered a significant aspect of this legacy that aids in conserving and transmitting cultural values and knowledge to future generations.<\/p><p>Faculty of Education, Burapha University tends to the support the documentation and preservation of these cultural heritages in order to raise awareness in society, which is part of encourage cultural sustainability at the level of locally and nationally.<\/p><p><strong>The objectives of the project are:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>To provide students of the Art Education Program, Faculty of Education, Burapha University, as well as interested participants, with spiritual grounding and encouragement in their studies and artistic creations.<\/li><li>To preserve and pass on the cultural heritage, rituals, and beliefs that reflect the unique and valuable traditions of Thailand.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3750dcc e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3750dcc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5c637f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b5c637f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-618d997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"618d997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"895\" src=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06-2.jpg 732w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06-2-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512e11a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"512e11a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7643ef1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7643ef1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-52\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06-3.jpg 680w, https:\/\/sdgs.buu.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06-3-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7548ab2 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7548ab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05bc770 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05bc770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 This project aims to uphold and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Thailand through the Wai Khru and Khrop Khru Ceremony. The event consists of four main rituals:<\/p><ol><li>Buddhist Ceremony<\/li><li>Sacred Offering Ritual to Lord Ganesha<\/li><li>Khrop Khru and Wai Khru Ceremony<\/li><li>Ganesha Chaturthi Ceremony<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The project is organized by the Art Education Program, Faculty of Education, Burapha University. The primary target groups include undergraduate students of the Art Education Program, alumni, faculty members, university personnel, and interested members of the public. Participants are invited to join these sacred rituals to receive spiritual blessings and good fortune.<\/p><p>Additionally, the project places importance on documenting and conserving the cultural heritage and traditional wisdom of these sacred ceremonies, ensuring their continuation for future generations.<\/p><p><strong>Project Impacts<\/strong><\/p><p>The expected impacts of this project are:<\/p><ul><li>To bring auspiciousness and encouragement to all participants, especially students pursuing studies in the arts.<\/li><li>To instill a sense of reverence and gratitude towards teachers who impart knowledge, nurturing the value of \u201cKreng Jai\u201d (deep respect) in Thai culture.<\/li><li>To provide spiritual grounding and motivation for students, alumni, and participants in their academic journey and artistic endeavors.<\/li><li>To preserve and pass on the unique rituals, beliefs, and cultural identity of Thailand, fostering cultural appreciation among the younger 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