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    • 2.5.1.1: Facts
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    • 2.5.2.1: Cultural Entertainment
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Thai Cultural Entertainment

Traditional Thai entertainment is the core of Thai social events and is an integral part of the Thai lifestyle. The Thai people embrace the notion of celebrating seriously and are known for their love of "sanuk" (fun) and indulge in this with passion.

 

Traditional Theatre and Dance
Khon performances are considered the most elegant form of classical traditional Thai dance. The all-male, masked dance is based on the Ramakien epic, which is Thailand’s national epic. Since the complete performance lasts many days, selected scenes can be viewed at the National Theatre and the Royal Chalermkrung Theatre in Bangkok and at the Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre up north.

 

The costumes and routines of traditional Thai dances come in many forms, depending upon the region the dance originated from. Most major cities offer khantoke dinner and the traditional Thai dance shows for tourists.

 

Lakhons dances are solely performed by a group of females in elaborate costumes. These costumes are less formal than the Khon dance. Lakhon dances are usually performed at temples or sacred shrines, such as the Erawan Shrine, where devotees earn merit by hiring the dancers to perform.

 

Commonly featured at temple fairs and on TVs, the most popular dance-drama is likay, where performers sing and act out local folklore tales in a comical, satirical way.