Performing Arts of Thailand
Dancers performing the Ramakien
The performing arts of Thailand embraces considerable awareness into the Thailand visual arts arena with a rich variety of spectacular appearances within the Thai cultural arts. These arts are just some of the creative expressions you can and certainly will enjoy in this culturally rich Asian country besides all of Thailand's other attractiveness. You would be able to enjoy experiences of all the traditional, classic and modern performances in Thai dancing throughout most parts of Thailand. These performances are reported to be among the world's most spectacular. I have seen some truly amazing demonstrations including the very popular and dazzling performances at Fantasea in Phuket. Traditional Thai dancing performances are both enchanting and graceful. The use of performing elephants, elaborate and colourful costumes and lots of drama are not uncommon in most of the shows I have witnessed. These amazing and spectacular displays are often referred to as dance-dramas. Khon, Lakhon and Likay are the most popular forms of classical dance-drama in the long tradition of Thai performing arts.
Hanuman Mask
Khon is by far the most preferred and most popular form of dance-drama who's performers wear beautifully hand crafted masks. The white monkey mask that you see in the photo above is the mask worn by one of the most favourite characters called Hanuman whose dance movements are absolutely spectacular. Because the masks are limited in expression, the focus is concentrated on the grace and control of the dancers movements from a flick of a finger to a foot stamped in anger. Originally these dance-dramas were reserved for royalty only but now these highly trained masked performers will entertain you with an evening of sheer delight as they reform several episodes from the Ramakien. The Ramakien dance routine was originally a take on India's Ramayana. The story states that the hero, Prince Rama tries to retrieve his abducted wife Sita, from the ten faced demon King Totsakan. This is all I can tell you at this point as these episodes can take hours and besides you need to experience these live performances yourself.
Ramakien Dancer
Performing Arts of ThailandI'm not sure about you, but I just love to be entertained anywhere and everywhere. So much so that when next we may be in Thailand at the same time, I would love to ask you join me for a night out to the theater. Feel free to contact myself should you require some company to the theater. I am mostly in Thailand around September and October.I have entertained a number of friends as well as foreigners on private tours in Thailand, so if you feel safe in trusting myself and my judgment I could supply you with a number of references from around the world. I have entertained some who tell me that their tour with me was the best holiday that they have ever had. I love to entertain and be entertained and I love to see people having a great time. Please consider this is as an open invitation should you require my personal services.
Likay Dance Drama at a Temple Fair
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