Enhancing state management in mobilizing resources for the traditional festivals of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59394/JSM.102Keywords:
Resource mobilization, state management, traditional festivals, Khmer people, Mekong DeltaAbstract
The traditional festivals of the Khmer people in the Mekong Delta form an important part of their spiritual and cultural life, contributing to strengthening national unity and promoting the development of cultural tourism in the region. However, the mobilization and use of resources in state management for these festival activities still face many limitations and do not yet correspond to the potential and value of Khmer festivals. This article focuses on analyzing and assessing the current situation of state management in mobilizing resources for several typical Khmer festivals in the Mekong Delta. It then proposes according solutions to strengthen state management, promote socialization, and enhance the role of the community in preserving, utilizing, and developing the value of traditional Khmer festivals in the context of contemporary international integration.
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