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Thailand, Khon, Masked Dance Drama(Tossakanth (Ravana))
Description Inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018 Khon is a performing art that combines musical, vocal, literary, dance, ritual, and handicraft elements, traditionally transmitted in royal or princely courts, and in dance masters’ households. It tells the story of Ramakien—the localized Thai version of the Ramayana epic. The drama is enacted through dancing accompanied by a piphat classical xylophone ensemble, singing, and narration. On one level, Khon exemplifies the refined artistic traditions nurtured by the Thai courts throughout centuries. On another level, as a captivating theatrical production, it offers a rich experience that can be appreciated and understood by individuals from diverse social backgrounds. Tossakanth (Ravana) is the demon king of Lanka. In Thai Khon performance, Tossakanth masked is identified by his multiple tiered faces and normally in green color. However, the golden mask of Tossakanth is specifically used for only one special scene in the whole story when he cheerfully visits Sida (Sita) in his captivity asking her for love.
Photographer ICHCAP, KF ASEAN Culture House
Place File Size 19.8MB
Definition 300dpi File Format JPG
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