‘Khon’ - the beautiful and mesmerizing masked dance drama ... - YouTube
WEBAn important style of performing dance and art dating from the Ayutthaya period, Khon has its own unique identity that incorporates different fields of the arts, literature, rituals, and crafts....
Khon - Wikipedia
WEBKhon (Thai: โขน, pronounced [kʰǒːn]) is a dance drama genre from Thailand. Khon has been performed since the Ayutthaya Kingdom. [1] It is traditionally performed solely in the royal court by men in masks accompanied by narrators and a traditional piphat ensemble.
Khon: The Crown Jewel of Thai Performance Arts
WEBIn the world of Thai dramatic arts, no other forms of dance and theatre can match the scale and complexity that is Khon (โขน): a prestigious masked dance that originated during the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767).
Khon, masked dance drama in Thailand - YouTube
WEBUNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2018 URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01385 Description: Khon, the Khon Masked Dance-Drama in Thailand, is a...
Khon Performance | The Grand Palace
WEBKhon, Thailand’s high art form of classical dance was conceived by combining at least three ancient types of performance; the Churning of Naga, the Shadow Play and Karbi-Krabong.
Thailand’s mesmerizing ‘masked dance drama’ - CNN International
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Khon is the crown jewel of performing arts in Thailand, dating back to the 17th century. CNN meets the people keeping this traditional performance alive.
UNESCO - Khon, masked dance drama in Thailand
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Khon, the Khon Masked Dance Drama in Thailand, is a performing art that combines musical, vocal, literary, dance, ritual and handicraft elements. Khon performances – which involve graceful dance movements, instrumental and vocal renditions and glittering costumes – depict the glory of Rama, the hero and incarnation of the god Vishnu, who ...
KHON - Thai Masked Dance Drama: Full Show | Walternei
WEBJun 26, 2020 · Khon is based on the tales of the epic Ramakien (Thai adaptation of Indian Hindi epic Ramayana). Thai Khon stresses realistic dance moves, especially the monkey, which focuses on beauty and...
Khon, masked dance drama in Thailand – Thailand Foundation
WEBKhon, the Khon Masked Dance-Drama in Thailand, is a performing art combining graceful dance movements, instrumental and vocal renditions and glittering costumes.
Khon: The Traditional Thai Mask Dance
WEBKhon, the traditional Thai mask dance, is a captivating art form that embodies Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. Through its intricate dance movements, elaborate costumes, and dramatic storytelling, Khon offers a unique and immersive experience that transcends time.
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