WIMAYA NATTAKAN - A dance drama and light-and-sound presentation

WIMAYA NATTAKAN
A dance drama and light-and-sound presentation
At Phimai Historical Park

	August 30, 2008
	September 27, 2008
	October 25, 2008
	November 29, 2008
	December 27, 2008
	January 31, 2009
	February 28, 2009
	March 28, 2009
	April 25, 2009

Nakhon Ratchasima province, the largest province in Thailand and gateway to the other provinces in the Northeast, enjoys a long history of prosperity. Heralded as “the city of brave women”, Nakhon Ratchasima is blessed with a rich legacy of ancient awe-inspiring Khmer archaeological treasures, majestic historical sites, and charming traditions. The province is also famous for its silk and Khorat noodles.

HIGHLIGHTS

•	Experience the “Bai Sri Su Kwan” ritual - a traditional welcome and well-wishing ceremony
•	A guided tour of the awesome architecture of the ancient Khmer empire within Phimai Historical Park
•	Enjoy a delicious dinner of Northeastern cuisine amid the archaeological wonders while being entertained by traditional folk performances of Northeastern Thailand
•	The Wimaya Nattakan Light–and–Sound

WIMAYA NATTAKAN LIGHT–AND–SOUND SHOW
The cultural presentation depicts the past glory of ancient Phimai and the Khmer empire. The first half of the performance features choreographic creations inspired by the bas-relief of the Phimai Sanctuary itself. Vignettes depicted include Buddhist religious processions, the ancient ritual dance of the boxers and the Phimaipura or Vimayapura dance. Folk and traditional dances such as the Bai Sri Su Kwan dance, Manohra Len Nam dance, the Dung Krok and Dung Sak mortar and pestle dance are featured in the second half of the presentation.

Contact information:
TAT Northeastern Office — Region 1
Tel: +66 (0) 4421 3666, (0) 4421 3030
Fax: +66 (0) 4421 3667
E-mail: tatsima@tat.or.th

Phimai District Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4447 1617, (0) 4448 1853

IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.

Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand