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Thailand traditional dance - Lakhon

Traditional dance of thailand lakhon

While khon is maleoriented  and relies on virtu  osity in strength and  muscular
exertion, the  court ly  lakhon impresses  its audience  with feminine grace and
elegant fluidity. Lakhon presents  episodes from the Ramakien,  Manors folktales
of southern Thailand,  and Lakhon Jatri  itinerant folk dances  used to exorcise
evil spirits. Lakhon is traditionally  accompanied by a chorus and  lead singers
instead  of  khonstyle  recitation,  though  these  distinctions  are  no longer
strictly followed. The costumes of elaborately embroidered cloth and  glittering
ornaments surpass  the brilliance  of the  khon. Actresses  are unencumbered  by
masks, allowing them to combine singing and dialogue with dance. Highly  refined
body  gestures display  a complex  encyclopedia of  movements while  emotion is conveyed  by demure  dartings of  the eyes  and highly  stylized, very  specific movements of the hands. The dance  itself lacks the dramatic leaps and  whirling pirouettes of Western ballet but a great deal of dramatic tension and sensuality are achieved  by the  movement of  the upper  torso. Khon  and lakhon  are often combined into grand shows for the benefit of both visitors and Thais.

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Traditional thai dance - KHON

 Khon In Thailand

The glory of Thai classic theater is the khon, a stunning spectacle of warriors,
demons, and  monkeys in  brilliant costumes  who perform  ac robatics and highly
stylized movements. Khon has its  roots in courtsponsored ballets which  thrived
under royal  patronage until  the military  revolution of  1932 ended Thailand’s
absolute monarchy.  Accompanied by  the surrealistic  sounds of  the Thai  pipat
orchestra, the khon typically takes its storyline from either the Javanese  Inao
leg  end or  the Indian  Ramayana, called  the Ra  makien (”Glory  of Rama”)  in
Thailand. Actors and actresses never  speak, but rather mime narration  provided
by professional  troubadours and  choruses. Originally  a masked  drama, mod ern
khon features unmasked heroes and  ce lestial beings, though demons  and monkeys
continue to wear  bizarre head coverings.  Khon is an  endangered art form;  the
only remaining venue  in Thailand is  Bangkok’s National The  ater. Performances
are  sponsored  several times  yearly—superb  theatrical experiences  not  to be
missed.

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Map of Bangkok Khao San Road

 Map of Bangkok Khao San

Accommodation at Khao San Road

4: Apple Guest House #3
7: PS Guest House
8: KS House
9: BC Guest House
17: KC Guest House
18: RS Guest House
19: Apple Guest House
20: Banglampoo Place
24: TP House
25: New Siam Guest House
26: Gecko House
27: Baan Athit
29: Green Guest House
30: Merry V Guest House
31: New My Guest House
33: Thai Thai Guest House
34: Popiang House
36: My Friend Guest House
37: Chusri Guest House
39: Sawasdee Guest House
44: Phra Athit Mansion
45: New Merry V Guest House
46: Peachy Guest House
48: New Siam II Guest House
49: Ngampit Guest House
51: Sawasdee Krung Thep
52: Chart Guest House
53: Roof Garden (Sun) Guest House
54: Bella Bella House
55: Wild Orchid Villa
56: Baan Sabai
57: Sawasdee Smile Inn
58: Chai’s House
59: Welcome Sawasdee Inn
60: Popiang House 2
61: Sunshine House
62: The New Friend Karaoke Guest House
63: Sidthi Guest House
71: Mango Lagoon Place
72: Four Sons House
73: Rambuttri Village Inn

Eat and Meet at Khao San Road

2: Lotash Seed Restaurant
3: Chabad House
7: Shoshana Israeli Food
9: Himalaya Kitchen
11: Thai Bones
15: The Club
17: Silk Bar
22: Ujins Bistro
25: Rodeo Restaurant
27: Au Thong Restaurant
28: Barlamphu
36: Susies Pub
37: Bayon, Lava Club, The Cave
43: Burger King
46: May Kaidee Vehgetarian Restaurant
47: Vegetarian restaurant
48: Restaurant
54: Orm Restaurant
59: La Casa Italian Restaurant
60: Sidewalk Cafe
61: Cinnamon Bar
63: Taketi Japanese restaurant
65: Austin Bar
66: Molly Bar
73: Khao San Centre
80: Banana Leaf Restaurant
81: Tom Yam Kung
83: Gullivers
86: Cool Corner
87: Pizza Hut
89: Harley Bar
90: Baan Mayom
97: United Traveller’s Centre
10: Namaste Indian Restaurant
37: Lava Club
42: McDonalds
67: So Fine Beer Garden

Attractions and Activities

23: Jewelery merchants
102: Wat Chai Chana Songkhram

Transport

96: Airport Bus stop
101: Motorcycle taxis

Vital Information

51: Ratchadamnoen Post Office
74: Krung Thai Exchange
79: NS Tours
100: Tourist Police

Other

1: Internet Cafe
6: Shell Station
13: Boots
14: Shaman Books
30: 7-eleven
68: Handicrafts
75: D&D Plaza
82: Moonlight Second Hand Books

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