Abstract:
The purposes of this study were : 1) to investigate the general state of Song district, Phrae province the
area that appeared in Lilit Phra Lor, 2) to examine the value of Lilit Phra Lor to the Lanna peoples way of life, and
3) to enhance learning and social ethics. The study was qualitative research from the target group by participatory
observation, focus group discussion and interview.
The findings of study were as follows : 1) The geography of the area shown in the literature Lilit Phra
Lor such as the location of Mueang Sarong or Phayao was related to that of Mueang Song or Song district, Phrae
province; 2) the literature lilit Phra Lor has been valuable to the communitys way of life with regard to moral values
in society. The governors adhered to Buddhism morality strictly and they were ready to apply it to harmonize with
tradition, custom and culture. The facet of love in this literature was the greatest one that reflected the true love
until it became a tragedy. The facet of an intense sacrifice which they attempted to make was to fulfill a happy life
of their lover. The facet of the environment in those days showed that it was rich and natural. In the economic and
social facet, it was the period of a simple way of life. 3) The results of enhancing learning and social ethics showed that Lilit Phra Lor indicated the rituals and traditions to be learned have been inherited from the ancestors to the
present generation, for example, the culture ground for begging Poochaosamingprai to give blessing. As for Songphitthayakhom
School, this institution has strengthened the body of knowledge and morality through the lessons
by collecting artworks for establishment of a local museum to be a source of learning culture. This school adhered
to the motto that says: we leave no old things; we dont reject the new.