ASEAN National Culture

 Thailand

Khon is a performance of high-class Thai dances. It consists of many important national arts, including literature, fine arts, music and dance. Consequently, Khon is a cultural arts that has value and influence on various forms of Thai culture. It represents a country with a noble civilization. Can be preserved and inherited to the present With the patronage and praise of the monarchy which appearedIs clearly concrete from the pantomime show of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit Which is shown annually since 2009, dating from the past, Khon has continuously developed and changed according to the social and cultural conditions. But still form As well as how to show And the story used to show is the story of the Ramayana in the same format.Of the pantomime Has been conserved and developed regularly This can be seen from the original pantomime that appears as evidence, such as the middle pantomime, the pantomime, the pantomime, the pant pantomime, the pantomime in the pantomime, the screen and the pantomime when the era and social context have changed Has affected art and culture has 2 implications: Khon has been reduced to its role and importance. But at the same time affect the development of performance forms such as Khon Khon, Chalermkrung Khon, Royal(Khon Chalerm Phrakiat), etc. These differences may arise from the creator or investor. Another reason is that most people lack sufficient knowledge and understanding about pantomime, the beauty, the value, the meaning, the feeling that pantomime is demanding, the media drift away intangible by the audience. It is an art for temporary entertainment. The government sector therefore has to think for review and expedite the establishment of the education system. Which is an organization that organizes the process of inheriting the culture of allNation and all society, including pushing and supporting seriously, including Khon in educational institutions such as Khon, Ramkhamhaeng University Khon Thammasat, etc., which may make the arts of Khon performances remain valuable in a society that has changed forever.

Laos

Thai culture plays an important role in family life of the Thai-Lao people. Today, the traditional wedding ceremony of The Tai-Lao people still use the elaborate dress, the bride's dress woven in fine silk threads, interlaced with gold threads, sarong and sarong. Will have colors and patterns to match The groom wears a robe or cloth. Tie woven with fine silk, solid color. May use the "Mak Mai" weaving technique, ie spinning the fibers, wearing western shirts with cloth over the shoulder, to enter the ceremony.The dress Patoi women (they look like Thai garments) prefer to make stripes on the base of the cloth in red or dark brown. If the sarong is or not Is it going to be? Often weaving gold and silver inserted into it. I put a bun decorated with flowers. A man dressed in a Patoi, wearing a shirt with a seven-button outerwear.

Myanmar

The Poi Sang Long tradition, also known as "Luk Kaew Ordination Ceremony", is a traditional festival of Tai or Yai people, which has been held for a long time. Sang means monk - monk and try from the word A Long means king, king about the ruler. When combined, it means Preparation for ordination is a monk of a child who marries a king or a king.The “Poy Sang Long” event is popularly held between March and May every year. Because it is a time when the villagers have free time After harvesting the agricultural products in the fields is completed. Together with the children during the school holidays The reason why the Thai Yai people have organized this event is because they want their children to have the opportunity to ordain. Being a novice monk to inherit Buddhism As can be seen that large Thai men who practice Buddhism Will have passedBeing ordained as a monk or a novice from this traditional Poi Sang Long festival is almost all together.  From the past to Myanmar, there is a tradition of each month in the year called Sae Na Ya Ti Ba Wae. Or a twelve month tradition In Burma's royal family, this event was designated as a royal ceremony. Although Burma still continues to carry on a twelve-month tradition. But there have been some changes from the original

Malaysia

Malaysia is similar to that of Indonesia. It is an Islamic-influenced archipelago that has spread into Malaya. 55% of the population is Islamic, 25% are Buddhists, 13% are Christian, 7% are Hindu, and 4% are indigenous religions. And those who practice Islam have the privilege of receiving subsidies for education, public health, childbirth, weddings and funerals in accordance with the policy “Bhumibol.
Malaysia has a multi-ethnic population problem. In the past, there was a civil war due to racial discrimination. Malaysia, the majority of the population is Malays, 50.4 percent of the country's indigenous people are tribes in Sarawak state. And Sabah has 11 percent of which, according to the Malaysian constitution, the Malay people are Muslims and are in the Malay culture framework. There is also another indigenous native to the Malay Peninsula, Orang Asli.

Indaonesi

It is a unique shadow puppet show of Indonesia. And is considered a beautiful and fine performing arts than other types of performances because of the combination of many kinds of arts. The original version uses a puppet made of animal skins. Popular with the band Folk played while performingIndonesian arts, culture and traditions There are many indigenous peoples scattered on the island. This makes the culture and traditions of each locality different. * Wayang Kilit (Wayang Kilit) is a unique shadow puppet show of Indonesia. And is considered an art The show is more beautiful and exquisite than any other show. Because it combines many aspects of art together In which the original version uses a puppet made withAnimal skins are popular with folk music bands playing while performing. * Barong Dance (Barong Dance), traditional folk drama of Bal Island. Mask and puppeteers are used as characters. With live music playing accompanying the show The story is a fight between Barong, the half-lion, who represents the good side and Rangda, the sorcerer, the sorcerer, the representative of the unrighteous. By the Dharma side will be victorious in the end. * Batik clothBatik), or Batik cloth, is a traditional Indonesian fabric that is made by using candles to cover the unwanted parts of the color and use the method of dyeing or dyeing on the parts that want to be colored. Batik cloth is commonly used as a youth outfit.

Philippines

Arts, culture and traditions of the Philippines Filipino culture is a mix of western and eastern cultures. Most of which are influenced by Spanish, Chinese and American. The Philippines has major festivals including the Dinayang ... Sinulog Festival.

Vietnam

Tet festival or "Tet Nguyen Dan":
Refers to the first dawn festival of the year. It is the most important religious festival. It begins one week before the New Year's Day. According to the lunar calendar is Is between the end of January andEarly February on the 15th day of the evening when the sun is farthest from the equator in winter with a date. Day as long as night (equinox) in spring is a celebration of belief in Taoist gods, Confucianism and Buddhism, as well as a homage to ancestors.

Singapore
 

Most of them are associated with religious beliefs starting from

- Chinese New Year in February Chinese Singaporeans hold gods' offerings and other fun festivities by governments, stores and companies. Will stop working for 2 days, but
In some places it may be closed for up to 15 days with a large event held in Zina Town. There are both a procession of dragons. Fireworks display And various light and sound showsThe tradition of Chinese Singaporeans is the night before the Chinese New Year. Each family will come back to eat dinner together. When the meal is full, parents or elders will distribute money (red envelope) to the unmarried grandchildren. For the prosperity of the new year Similar to Thai people of Chinese descent

Brunei

Brunei has a neighboring country that has a very close relationship. Malaysia And Indonesia The characteristics of Brunei culture, including their traditions, languages, and dress are very close and very similar. Which are cultures are most likely to be influenced by Islam, for example.Brunei women must be dressed as completely as possible. By wearing a long skirt to cover the feet Long-sleeved shirt covering the cuff, wearing a headdress to cover the hair Tourists who wish to visit Brunei should also dress properly and do not wear yellow clothing. Because the people of Brunei consider yellow as the color of the monarch only.Another important manners is Using your index finger pointing at someone else. Or pointing at something Brunei residents are considered disrespectful. Because the Brunei people will use their thumbs instead of the index finger And will not deliver items to others with the left hand either

Cambodia

Apsara Dance is a performance that began not long ago. By Princess Buppa Devi Daughter of Prince Norodom Sihanouk To enter a movie scene about Angkor Wat But became a memory and became a favorite of the Burmese dances. With headdress and dance moves It is a unique replica of the stone statue of Apsara in Angkor Wat.The Apsara dance became famous with its reference to the majesty of Angkor Wat. And the Apsara dance reproduces the motionless carvings in Angkor Wat come to life. Most of the flowers above Apsara's head in Angkor Wat are Chat Phra Indra. Because the shape of this type of flower is in conjunction with the Khmer carvings.The thing that is used to rub and Sok is me, the name of the flower indicates that it is a flower for rubbing me Understand that ancient Khmer noble women probably adorned their heads with flowers One of them is the Chat Phra Indra flower. As evidenced by the sculpture of Apsara found in Khmer stone castle Which is the inspiration of a sculptor from seeing the real thing