Northern Thailand Dance in Thailand
northern thailand
fon sao mai (silk weaving dance) fon type of dance in northern , northeastern thailand. performed in groups , has slow, graceful, , meditative movements. fon sao mai depicts traditional profession of northern thai women in silk weaving. dance imitates different processes of silk-weaving. generations, silk production 1 of top home industries in northern , northeastern thailand , laos.
dance of nantha-peri , pu-cha drums nantha-peri drum characteristic of northern thailand, used 2 purposes: spur on warriors prior battle , pay homage buddha in religious ceremonies. pu-che, on other hand, type of drum used tribes live in north: tay yai, tai lue , tay yan. used accompany various dances including sword dance, , kai lai , king ka lai dances.
sword dance dance inspired ancient martial art requires tremendous courage , strength, , excellent reflexes. dancers balance number of swords on different parts of bodies while fighting off rival sword sheath.
ka-lai dance beginners learn execute graceful , balanced movements through choreography of dance.
king-ka-la dance hand movements , steps of female dancers, wear spectacular fan-shaped costumes, evoke movements of bird.
the sounds of mountains music accompanies dance played on wind instruments characteristic of 3 tribes in north thailand: pi hom (a gourd pipe) of tai lue, pi joom of tay yuan , kan nam tao (a gourd flute) of li saw.
candle dance typical of thai kheun tribe, dance performed in honor of buddha. female dancers pay homage divinities protect 8 cardinal points of earth, asking them pass through candlelight in homage buddha.
khan dok dance striking choreography of dance of blessing expresses calm, serene temperament of northern peoples.
choeng tua auk-son dance dance, performed in buddha s honor, characterized complex choreography inspired calligraphy of ancient alphabets of northern regions , movements used in martial arts.
the sounds of lanna, ancient kingdom of north music played on 2 instruments typical of region. phin-phia stringed instrument body made coconut shell. when plays it, musician rests shell on bare chest, moves or presses achieve desired tonality. in past, phin-phia instrument used youths court maidens of village. few musicians still play it. sueng stringed instrument, made of teak or hardwood. played plucking 2 metal or brass strings horn plectrum.
northern thailand dances
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