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Alumni Theatre shadows held in Thailand
The shows begin with a ceremony to honor the teachers of artistic training. Then one or more shadowy figures take place before a white screen. The performers are male because puppets can weigh up to 7 kg and have a height of up to 2 meters.
Alumni Theatre shadows held in Thailand
Nang Yai or shadow theater, is one of the oldest arts theater scene conducted in Thailand, dating back at least to King U-Thong Ayutthaya (1350-1369). There is some evidence that goes even further back in time just before the Sukhothai Kingdom of Ayutthaya. During the reign of King Rama II, the current Chakri dynasty (1809-1824), was very popular. The figures were former shadow art work and meticulous and colorful, held at the National Theatre, but unfortunately, were lost in the fire that destroyed the building in 1960.
The presentation of Nang Yai is becoming increasingly rare with shows on Saturday at Wat Khanon in Ratchaburi west of Bangkok. This troupe, is one of three caravans that are found in Thailand, but Khanon Wat is the only temple with his crew Nang Yai has regular performances. The others are Nang Yai Wat Sawang A rom Province Sing Buri and Nang Yai Ban Don in Rayong province.
The shows begin with a ceremony to honor the teachers of artistic training. Then one or more shadowy figures take place before a white screen. The performers are male because puppets can weigh up to 7 kg and have a height of up to 2 meters.
An artist first creates the design, then it is engraved on the skin, usually cowhide, and molded shapes. Nang Yai literally means large skins. The last step is the installation of puppets on sticks.
The movement of the figures is accomplished with the scene set in history. Since I do not have moving parts, interpreters must be competent in the way they move and follow the narration and music, which is an essential part of the production.
Most of the performances of Nang Yai is based on the epic Ramakien and depict battles between Thotsakan (Deputy), and Phra Ram (virtue).
Wat Khanon played an important role in preserving Nang Yai, in 1989, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has established a real project to preserve the ancient figures of 313 Nang Yai. The project provided a new copy of the series Nang Yai for shows, and the original was recently presented to the museum Nang Yai.
The temple has been able to train young people for the representation of Nang Yai and was honored by UNESCO for the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations.
The presentation of Nang Yai takes place every Saturday from 10.00 to Wat Khanon in Ratchaburi. The museum is open every day from 8 to 17 hours.
