Members of the public this week rejoiced as the khon mask dance earned global recognition with Unesco adding it to its cultural heritage list after a long wait. Unesco's Intergovernmental Committee ...
In celebration of the 180th anniversary of the Thai-U.S. diplomatic relations, the Royal Thai Embassy and Asia Society are pleased to present a night of Thai Classical Dance (Khon) and Thai puppetry.
In a move certain to rile Thai nationalists and cultural experts, Unesco has listed a version of khon dancing as a Cambodian cultural heritage. Thailand also had applied for Unesco heritage of the ...
Three men wearing white shirts and red jongkraben (traditional Thai trousers) are practising their khon dance performance in a classroom. From afar they look like your typical Thai masked dance ...
Moca Bangkok presents "Khon+Future", a charitable photograpy exhibition that portrays khon artists from the Support Foundation, until Nov 6. Held to promote the cultural tradition of khon masked dance ...
It isn’t often that an opportunity comes along to experience and enjoy some outstanding cultural performances, but for Sydneysiders, today Wednesday at Sydney Town Hall will be different! The Royal ...
Thailand's khon masked dance has won a spot on Unesco's list of intangible cultural heritage items, according to the Culture Ministry. The listing was approved at the 13th session of the ...
These stunning images show Thai dancers keeping one of the country's most highly regarded traditions alive - despite a recent decline in popularity of the art form. Photographer Nuttawut Jaroenchai ...
An evening of culture and tradition came alive as the Royal Thai Embassy and ICCR presented a beautiful Khon dance performance in the Capital titled 'Khon Thai Masked Dance Drama'. A scene from the ...
The month-long journey of the Thai cultural caravan across Europe has come to its final stop. Its mission, aptly named "Thailand at the forefront", is part of the country's efforts to promote its ...