Performing Arts

Khon


"Khon", the high class of Thai art is a kind of dancing with graceful tenderness and exquisite elegance"Khon" has a long history since the Ayutthaya period.

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Thai Puppet



The puppet comprises 5 main parts ie. head, body, hands, feet and costume with decoration. Head, hands and feet are simulated the human's organs emulated the realistic motion naturally.

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Lakorn (Thai Drama)


“Lakorn” dance movements are graceful, sensual and tender, the upper torso and hands being particular expressive with conventionalized movements portraying specific emotions.

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Likay


The most popular dramatic form is “likay”, a burlesque of lakorn containing elements of pantomime, comic folk opera and social satire.  

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Nang Yai



Nang Yai”, the neglected dramatic form, the regular entertainment in 17th century Ayutthaya.

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Nang Talung


Nang Talung”, a popular shadow play found mainly in the south of Thailand, closely resembles the Indonesian wayang.

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