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On Tai is a small community located in San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province.
However, what is not small about this community is its history and unique identity.
This has led to the village being selected as a Creative Industry Village.
(Creative Industry Village, abbreviated as CIV, refers to)
Integrating the culture and lifestyle of the community with creativity and design
To create new things, whether products or services.
Yet, it seamlessly blends with the traditional way of life of the local community.
The primary agency responsible for the CIV project is the Community Industry Development Office, Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry. Collaboration with other government agencies is also required.
Now that we've covered the basics, it's time to explore the southern village of On.
Our journey through the village begins at "อยากกาแฟ," a small community-owned coffee shop.
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Nestled on the banks of the picturesque Nong Phaya Phrom Lake, with stunning mountain views, this café offers the perfect setting for a relaxing coffee break.
The shop offers a variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, milk, and sweet treats, to welcome all guests.
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We will then take a tour bus to... this big guy right here.
At the heart of the On Tai community lies the spiritual center, Wat Pa Teng.
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Today, there is a century-old body that does not decay, belonging to "Luang Pu La Thawipphon" (Phra Khru Chan Saman Khun), a forest temple monk who is highly revered by the villagers.
The Luang Pu La building also features murals depicting the history of the temple, the way of life, and the various traditions of the On Tai community. These murals are located on the walls and beams of the building.
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Within the temple grounds, a museum houses fragments of Sangkhalok earthenware excavated from the site.
This serves as significant evidence that the On Tai community has existed for an extended period of time.
Next, we will visit the Weaving Learning and Demonstration Center.
To discover the community's renowned product, the woven fabric of On Tai.
The woven fabrics produced here are not limited to traditional garments but have also been adapted to create modern clothing designs. Additionally, they are used to make bags and other products.
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In addition, the Weaving Learning and Demonstration Center offers demonstrations and explanations of the entire weaving process, from cotton picking and ginning to yarn spinning and weaving.
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Before bidding farewell to the On Tai community, we drove past "Doi Mon Ching", which is dubbed as the "Fuji of On Tai". It is another popular tourist destination in Ban On Tai. The top of the hill is a viewpoint where you can see Mae On district, San Kamphaeng district, and Lamphun city.
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From the On Tai community, we will continue to the Thai Lue community in Luang Nua sub-district, Doi Saket district, Chiang Mai province. This community is also in the process of joining the Creative Industry Village (CIV) project.
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This is another unique tourist destination with its own cultural identity, including clothing, food, and lifestyle. Currently, local Tai Lue fabrics are being used to create various products, such as bags, dolls, and even coffee cup holders.
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The demonstration showcased the diverse applications of mulberry paper in various products, including dolls, bags, and picture frames.
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An indispensable element of any tourist destination is a coffee shop. The Tai Lue community in Luang Nuea is no exception, boasting a charming coffee shop called "Huen Por Coffee".
Nearby, a community museum showcases the tools and implements used by the Tai Lue people.
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The Lahu people's cuisine includes mieng kham (betel leaf wraps), crispy rice crackers, wild egg omelets, and grilled sticky rice with nam phrik ta daeng (northern Thai chili dip). These dishes can be found in the Lahu community of Luang Nuea sub-district, Doi Saket district.
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Next, we will visit the 5-star OTOP workshop at Mr. Tho's Wooden Doll Shop. Mr. Tho's wooden dolls are made from the wood of the Phayasat Banna tree, one of the 9 auspicious woods of Thailand. They are carved and polished to have a unique identity. There are a wide variety of wooden dolls, including Tai Lue wooden dolls, animal-shaped wooden dolls, and other doll shapes.
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Mr. Tho's shop also offers a family-friendly wooden doll painting activity.
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In conclusion, before bidding farewell to these two memorable villages, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Industry for their role as the primary sponsor in the development of the Creative Industry Village project. This project has successfully integrated local lifestyles and cultural heritage with innovative design and creative thinking, adding value to the community's traditional assets and fostering the emergence of new products and tourist attractions. We hope that this initiative will inspire the creation of more such villages and communities, allowing us to continue learning and growing.
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