Thai wai greeting, buddhist, respect, culture Thai cultural female asian woman dancer, portrait, traditional, art, a gesture from Hua Hin, Thailand.
Thai traditional dance is one of the truly graceful aspects of the country and is quite symbolic of the Thai character itself. To see these beautifully costumed ladies and men patiently miming the ancient stories, which were originally developed and performed as entertainment for the royal court, is a treat that makes even modern audiences feel privileged. The form is very strict, employing 108 basic movements and keeping the body upright from the neck to the hips, moving up and down using only the knees, and stretching to the rhythm of the music. A great deal of symbolism and importance is displayed in complex and beautifully executed finger and hand movements. Sometimes six-inch, specially designed, finger nails add to the effect and complement the splendour of the spectacularly ornate costumes. All of it combines to produce a hypnotic and memorable experience of Thailand. The best place to witness authentic Thai dance is at the popular Khantoke evenings, which are a display of Northern culture, including dance, music, and food. It all takes place in a magnificent teak pavillion with everyone seat the traditonal way - on the floor. Your hotel concierge or nearest travel agent can arrange for you to be picked up and escorted to one of the venues that host this unique northern event.
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Location: Hua Hin, Ratchaburi, Thailand
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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