Guardians of tradition: the role of Naga beliefs in community learning and cultural continuity in rural Northeastern Thailand

What is it about?

This article looks at how Naga beliefs matter in everyday life in rural northeastern Thailand. It shows that these beliefs are not only religious ideas. They also help communities teach children, pass on stories and rituals, remember shared traditions and care for rivers and other important places. The study also finds that local knowledge is often not well represented in formal schooling, but schools could work more closely with elders and cultural leaders. Overall, the article shows that local beliefs can support learning, cultural continuity and environmental care at the same time.

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