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Khon Thai Masked Dance at Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre Tour
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Trip Description : The Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre now proudly presents a new episode of Khon-Masked Dance entitled ’Hanuman Chankamhaeng’, an excerpt from Ramakien story. This performance is also to celebrate the Auspicious Occasion of the 60 th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne. ’Hanuman’ is a white monkey warrior, whose duty is to assist the righteous King ’Rama’ to fight with the demon King ’Totsakan’. The ’Hanuman Chankamhaeng’ performance depicts the life of Hanuman since he was born and became valiant soldier who helped King Rama win against Totsakan, and Hanuman was later promoted. This spectacular episode has 60 performers, with elaborate dress specially designed for this specific dance. It involves highly traditional singing, dancing, acting, acrobatics and music.
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| Start City | : | Bangkok |
| End City | : | Bangkok |
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ITINERARY
Sala Chalermkrung - A royal gift to his people from H.M. King Rama VII
As part of Bangkok ?s 150 th anniversary celebrations, H.M. King Rama VII ordered a new bridge ? the Phra Phutayodfah Bridge ? that links Bangkok and Thon Buri. A statue of King Rama I was also built at the foot of this bridge, on the Bangkok side. Also, H.M. King Rama VII donated more than 9 million baht from his own funds to build the country?s first cinema, since he wanted his subjects to enjoy the most popular motion pictures and other performances at this venue. With its elegant design, Sala Chalermkrung added to Thailand ?s prestige.
The construction of this venue started on 1 July 1930 . Mom Chao Samaichalerm Kridakara, a French-graduated architect, was entrusted by H.M. King Rama VII to supervise the construction. H.M. King Rama VII ? who graciously laid the foundation stone for the building ? named it ?Sala Chalermkrung? to honor its architect and to celebrate Bangkok ?s 150 th anniversary.
Since its opening on 2 July 1933 , this venue has provided entertainment to people up to now. In its early years, it was the most modern structure in Asia and was Thailand ?s first air-conditioned theatre. People in the cinema industry are gathered here. It was also an institute that produced trained actors and actresses for the cinema and the theatre.
Throughout its history, Sala Chalermkrung has formed deep bonds in many contexts and many lives. It is no exaggeration to say that this venue has become a legend. Hence, it is worthy of conservation as a royal theatre as intended by H.M. King Rama VII.
Khon and Ramakien
Khon is a classical art which combines three kinds of traditional activities which are Chak Nak Duek Damban, Krabi Krabong and Nang Yai. Also, Khon is partly derived from Lakon Nai.
In the past, all Khon performers wore masks and thus needed narrators to project voices for their characters. Today, the narrators still retain their roles in Khon despite an adaptation that human and angel characters no longer wear masks. Only monkey or demon characters still wear masks on stage.
The most popular script is the Ramakien, which is based on India?s Ramayana epic. Written by Valmiki, the epic narrates an episode of Phra Narai (Narayana) who is reborn to a human so as to save both humans and angels from the terror of Tosakanth (Ravana) ? the demon king? in Longka (Lanka) City.
Khon was regarded as a royal court performance, continuing from the Ayudhaya Period into the Rattanakosin Period. During the reign of H.M. King Rama VI, Khon reached its golden age. His Majesty supported both Khon trainees and artists, and also had Khon performances staged throughout his reign. In 1935, however, the royal Khon troupe was transferred to the Fine Arts Department and since then all official Khon artists have been part of this department.
| 18:00 hrs | Meet our staff in the hotel’s lobby. Then transfer to Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre. | |
| 19:30 hrs | Thai Masked Dance at Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.
Hanuman the Mighty Episode (1 hr and 10 mins.)
VTR: Introduction to the Khon performance on the Auspicious Occasion of H.M. King Bhumibol?s Accession to the Throne (7 mins.)
Act 1 : The Birth of Hanuman the Mighty
Act 2 : The Cursed and Weak Monkey
Act 3 : Chief Warrior to Navigate
Act 4 : Rescue Sida ? Eliminate Sahaskuman
Act 5 : Causeway-building Catches the Fish Queeny
Act 6 : Deceive to Get the Heart of Tosakanth
Act 7 : Hanuman Defeats Tosakanth
Act 8 : Chief Warrior to Rule a City
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RATES [Valid 01-NOV-2008 - 31-OCT-2009]
| Service Type | Prices per person in Thai Baht |
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2 pax |
3-4 pax |
5-8 pax |
| Private Tour [Normal Seat] |
1,650 |
1,150 |
1,050 |
1,000 |
| Private Tour [VIP Seat] |
1,750 |
1,250 |
1,200 |
1,100 |
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Inclusions:
>> Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver by private vehicle
>> Entrance fee & show ticket
>> All admission fees as mentioned in the program
Exclusions:
>> Meal
>> Items of a personal nature
>> Tips or Gratuities to guide and driver
Child Policy:
>> For children under 3 years old will be Free of charge
>> For children 4-12 years old we charge 70% of adult price
>> For children over 13 years old we charge normal price
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