Nang Yai and Khon of Thailand 🇹🇭

The Combination of Two Thai Classical Performances: Nang Yai Shadow Puppet and Khon Masked Dance

 

Nang Yai is a form of shadow play in Thailand. The puppets are made by the leather and the performed scenes are usually from Ramakien; the Thai version of Ramayana. This art performance was possibly existed since Sukhothai era and became a leading form of entertainment from Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin.

 

Credit: BIGGYPHOTO, Thai Culture to the World