Guidelines for Utilizing Performing Arts to Cultivate Citizenship for Youth in the Digital Era: The Bureau of Civil Politics Promotion, King Prajadhipok's Institute

Abstract

The youth are vital citizens in the digital era, and the King Prajadhipok's Institute's Bureau of Civil Politics Promotion effectively utilizes the unique qualities of performing arts to cultivate citizenship among them. This article studies the guidelines for applying performing arts to citizenship cultivation for digital youth, specifically analyzing the Good Citizen Youth Project (2023-2025) using a mixed-methods approach and descriptive analysis. The result that research identifies performing arts as a powerful communication tool for storytelling and identity expression across physical and digital platforms. The framework integrates three core processes: participatory lectures for knowledge building, role model demonstrations to inspire conviction, and practical digital media creation. Key components involve facilitators, participants, and "local asset" content grounded in the five pillars of democracy, history, and culture. Cultivation occurs at the individual level through direct experience and at the media level by empowering youth as digital storytellers on platforms like TikTok, fostering cultural awareness and creative political participation. Furthermore, performing arts have evolved from historical governance instruments into mechanisms for developing "critical citizens" prepared for digital challenges. The integration of traditional culture with modern technology not only preserves national heritage but also yields tangible results through effective social media expansion and widespread public acceptance.