via Thai PBS, 17 February 2024: Ayutthaya’s Wat Chaiwatthanaram is set to host an extraordinary Khon masked dance performance on March 9 and 10. This event, part of the “Ayutthaya Sundown 2024” initiative, will showcase the UNESCO-recognized art form of Khon against the backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
For two nights only, this traditional performance will be a visual feast celebrating the intricate beauty of Thai culture. Audiences will have a rare opportunity to witness the fusion of art and history against the magnificent Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
Part of the “Ayutthaya Sundhttps://www.southeastasianarchaeology.com/tag/ayutthaya-historical-park/own 2024” initiative of the Ministry of Culture, the khon performance invites visitors to marvel at the ancient site beneath the evening sky while engaging in artistic and cultural activities.
Khon, recognized by UNESCO as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2018, is a multifaceted art form merging music, vocals, literature, dance, rituals and craftsmanship.
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