Pattani is referred to as the town of lost history. It is a multicultural town that has a mix of Thai-Buddhism, Thai-Chineses, and Thai-Muslim culture, passed down through the arts, architecture, and way of life that is still waiting to be discovered by tourists.
Destination Information:
Pattani Heritage City is a program that supports the tourism and development of the local economy among the locals of Pattani. It plans to involve both the cultural and regional knowledge to restore, give more value to its almost lost tradition, and hopefully spread awareness of the city’s heritage. Pattani Heritage CIty started when the communities of the Multicultural Ring of Thai, Chinese, and Malay decided to unite. The communities include 1) the community of Thai-Chinese at Hua Talat Ku Da Chien, 2) the community of Sino Portuguese, 3) the community of Malay Cha Bang Ti Koh, and 4) the mixed community around the Central Mosque.
What make this location so unique or so interesting? :
Pattani is a melting pot of cultures.
Not many places in Thailand can provide such a diverse experience culture-wise. Visiting this destination can help you grow your knowledge about the different culture’s variance in architecture and way of life, such as the many temples in Pattani representing the Thai-Buddhist culture, the Chinese architecture in the city and the Lim Kor Niew Shrine representing Thai-Chinese, the Masjid Raja representing Thai-Muslim, and the historic western architecture of the Sino-Portuguese culture.
The nature in the city is outstanding.
The pristine condition of the state of the local natural habitat, especially the astonishing geography that ranges from seas and rivers to mountains, can be seen incorporated into the locals lifestyle as they work as fishermen or farmers, distributing important exporting goods.
The atmosphere and the charm of the city are sure to draw you in.
The small city holds many charms, which you can find in every corner you turn to. This trip can make you feel a whole new experience of wonder as you witness the mixed-culture society of the city. You will see people dressed in traditional Islamic Muslim dresses, which is common in the city, living their simplistic way of life and pursuing religious paths by engaging in different religious activities and praying each day. They are taught to read the Al-Quran, alongside the Malaysian language. Pattani also offers many delicious traditional Malaysian dishes, like the roti-mataba, golek chicken, teh tarik tea, and many more tasty treats.
What can visitors do ? (Activities)
– View the historic city and its mixed cultures. Take photos with the many attractions.
– Learn about lifestyles of the different locals in the community, including Thai, Buddhist, and Muslim and experience the sereneness of the city.
– Explore the history of the city from elders in the city.
– Taste the local food, from sweets to savory.
– Travel to nearby seas, waterfalls, and mountains.
– Purchase the local goods to support the small local businesses.
Contributions of the tourist activities on the community or environment
Tourists can come visit the many destinations Pattani has to offer and offer support to the local community to make a more lively environment for future tourists to become interested. This new image will help erase the old and violent images that surround the 3 border-provinces of Thailand.
Tourists can directly support locals by purchasing local goods to boost the economics of the local area and create a flow of money that will generate profit for locals.
How to get Involved
Location Type: Multi Destinations Trip (2 days 1 night)
Language Admission Ticket Price: Starting THB 1,000
Status : Open
Language Spoken : Thai, English (Upon Request)
Google Map Link : https://goo.gl/maps/XemRPz9W8XkcrnfS8
Contact : พี่เจ๊าะ (P’JOH) 081-7386798
Website/Link : https://pattaniheritagecity.psu.ac.th/
Contributor :
Suppapat Pattarasittiwatel
