Dance

Take a look at what Thai dance is really like…

When people say they dance, you don’t often realize how many different types of dance there are and how society automatically assumes you do ballet.

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History:

  1. “Suranagong’s Kris Dance”:
    A character in the Inao, Suranagong has a major part in an episode called “The Offering Ceremony” in which the King of Daha makes large offerings to the guardian spirits of his kingdom as tokens of thanks following the Daha side’s victory in the Kamang Kuning War. Suranagong, a nephew of the host, performs a kris dance at the ceremony.
  2. Phra Abhaimani: Escape from the Ogress by the Seree Vangnaitham troupe. Abducted by an ogress, Prince Abhaimani has spent several years living in isolation with her and their son, Sinsamut. One day, Sinsamut happens upon a family of mermaids and catches the father of the family.
  3. SuparakOomsom: This dance is portrayed through two people as one person. The girl is abducting the male because she likes him and wants to take him to this place.