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Prommas masked drama, BACC 2

An episode of the ancient sanskrit epic, The Ramayana, called Khon Prommas or Prommas Masked Drama was on exhibit at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center last year. Khon masks represent aspects of crown, headdresses and other elements of royal costume. Throne halls occupied by various gods and demons are depicted in a khon drama episode.

Semi-precious materials like silk, metallic threads, bettle wings and glass beads are used to embroider a khon costume.


One objective of the exhibit is to preserve forms of craftmanship related to the performing arts such as Khon itself. It is also for the general public to learn more about the production of a khon drama. The exhibit was part of a year-long 80th birthday celebrations for His Majesty King Bhumibol.


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  1. Sylvia KMarch 9, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    What beautiful and colorful exhibits! And your photos are terrific! Love the information that you include -- makes the pictures even more interesting! Hope you have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  2. ewok1993March 9, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    So much history and so beautiful reminders of that glorious history.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  3. RajeshMarch 9, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful crafts, very precious.

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  4. IndraniMarch 9, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Wonderful shots. Great effort to preserve and showcase handicrafts. :)

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  5. ThomMarch 9, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Its so vibrant and colorful. Thanks for sharing this and telling us more about your world. Truly amazing.

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  6. EbieMarch 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    What a beautiful exhibit! They have well preserved them!

    Sshh, I have a fancy of 24K jewelries, especially from Thailand.

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  7. RietMarch 9, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    What a wonderful post of beautiful treasures

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  8. CarverMarch 9, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    This was a fascinating post and wonderful works shown here.

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  9. AnyaMarch 10, 2010 at 1:30 AM

    Wow!!
    Hazel wonderful post today !!!!
    Looks so special for me :-)

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  10. moorebloglifeMarch 10, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    Stunning artifacts, my boss would love this as well, she is from Thailand and goes back home whenever she can......

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