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Thai classical dances swaying from side to side in rhythm rely on
hand gesture and body posture as a mean of expression. Such gesture
also mean the welcoming of , and invitation to you to visit Thailand via
the night to remember, Amazing ThaiNight 1999. Thai dancers will
perform line throughout the glamorous event in the following shows.
 Ram Sri Vichai (Sri Vichai Dance)
Sri Vichai or Srivijaya Dance is the second in the set of five
archaeological dances concevied by Dhanit Yupho, Director General of the
Fine Arts Department, in 1967. The choreography was by Lamoon Yamakupt and
Chaleuy Sukavanich, and music by Montri Tramote. The Srivijaya period
extenced from the 8th to the 13th centuries and its influence expanded
from Indonesia to cover the Southern part of Thailand. The choreography is
based on images on the great stupa of Borobudo in Central Java and other
artifacts of the Srivijaya period. The melody was also composed in
Javanese style. The music instruments used are, the Pi-Krajab, Thai three
stringed fiddle, the Klue, the Tapone, the Klong-Khaek, the Ching, the
small Charp and the Krap.
 Rabum Dork Bau (Lotus Dance)
Rabum Dork Bau refers to the lotus dance. The lotus is a flower
which is traditionally used in sacred worships in Thailand, and therefore
is regarded as a flower of good luck. The use of this flower in a dance
is an indication of respect for the audience and of bestowing happiness
and health on them.
 Zoeng Kratib (Thai Northeastern Folk Dance)
Zoeng Kratib Khao is one of the folk dances in the north-eastern
part of Thailand. It is usually performed on festival occasion. This dance
shows the gestures and movements of female dancers to the accompariment of
folk music, while they are carrying food to their menfolk working in the
field. Each dancer, therefore, carries a rice receptacle made of bamboo
fastened to her weist. The musical instruments employed in this dance are
a long drum, Charb (cymbal), Krab (castanet), mong(Gong) and Khaens (blow
pipes).
More information about Thai classical dances
If you have any question,
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