Enjoy the unique and unforgettable experience of the world-renowned
Thai Village Cultural Show. Daily, over 150 performers vividly
portray a fascinating cross-section of Thailand's culture,
heritage and way of life -- dances, ceremonies, rituals,
sports and pastimes. The 60-minute action-packed show highlights:
Thai Martial Arts:
Thai-style boxing is extremely popular in Thailand. Accompanied
by its unique ritual and ceremony, it is an art that demands
a high degree of skill and fitness. The boxers dance around
with great agility and are permitted to use - elbows, hands,
feet, knees. In fact, just about any part of their supple
and well-sculpted physique. Sword fighting, a traditional
and historical form of combat for both male and female warriors
dates back over 600 years.
Thai
Wedding Ceremony:
Witness a traditional Thai wedding ceremony performed according
to ancient Thai customs. It is a ceremony of pageantry,
humility, joy and splendour with all the friends and relatives
of the newly-weds participating.
Ordination
Into The Monkhood:
In Thailand, young men usually spend a period of time in
the Buddhist Monkhood. To mark a young novice's entry into
the monk-hood, the Buat Naag ritual consisting of a traditional
procession followed by the ordination ceremony is performed.
It is attended by the groom's relatives and close friends
who make the event, a colorful, joyful and enjoyable occasion
as the young man embarks on a period of study and meditation.
The
Fingernail Dance:
The Fingernail Dance is a graceful dance which originated
from the North of Thailand. It is usually performed as a
gesture of greeting and welcome.
Dance
From The North East:
A mixture of North Eastern dances which collectively and
symbolically express greetings and good luck.
Bamboo
Dance:
Another North Thailand dance, which is usually performed
during the the full moon. It requires great skill, practice
and timing. Even a small slip can be very painful.
Kala
Dance:
The Kala Dance comes from the southern part of Thailand.
The dance features coconut shells and reflects the importance
of coconuts in everyday village life.
Yoey
Dance:
From the Central Plains of Thailand. This is a dance of
flirtation and fun.
Elephants
at Work:
As they still do today in the teak forests of Northern Thailand.
You will enjoy riding on them. In addition to the unique
and unforgettable experiences of the Thai Village Cultural
Show, experience the typical rural Thai way of life in the
Thai village at The Rose Garden Cultural Centre. See villagers
at work in a natural setting creating traditional village
handicrafts, weaving silk, making pottery, painting umbrellas,
making "Khon" masks, weaving mat, making traditional
Thai dolls, carving fruit and vegetables, making garlands,
threshing rice, and crafting intricate silver and laquerware.
These and many more fascinating aspects of Thai Village
life are depicted and we believe you will treasure the memories
of your visit for a long time to come.
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