The research on “Tai Lue Elephant Puppets” aimed to create a performance based on Tai Lue ethnic identity for youths to promote cultural tourism villages through a qualitative research process with a focus on data-driven studies in Chiang Kham District, and Tai Lue Cultural Center (Wat Yuan). Document studies, local observations, interviews with local artists, and studies of different types of Thai puppetry were used to create the Tai Lue elephant puppetry. In this regard, workshops were organized for local youths, and patterns on puppetry and puppetry were designed with local artists to advise and guide each step. Data were analyzed using descriptive methods. After the completion of the research process, it was found that the elephants were related to the way of life of the Tai Lue people, which appeared in sculptures, fabric patterns and Lai Tung. “Tai Lue Elephant Puppet Show” was designed using mechanisms from Thai puppets, along with fabric patterns and Lai Tung decorations on the puppets to show the identity of Tai Lue ethnicity. “Tai Lue Elephant Puppet Show” was the creation and extension of art and culture from the original wisdom of the Tai Lue ethnic group. Importantly, Thai Lue youths could bring elephant puppets to perform in various festivals to welcome tourists and developed Tai Lue elephant puppets as local souvenirs.

Tai Lue, Elephant, Puppetry