Mystical Nora, Thailand
Thailands 500yearold mystical dancedrama thats been uniting southern Thais for years is now UNESCOs international star. Nora. This stylized dancedrama has been enthralling Thais in neighborhoods, temple fairs and culture events for at least 500 years. Traditionally popular in the countrys south, this art form is Thailands latest international star. In late 2021, UNESCO listed it as Thailands Intangible Cultural Heritage. Nora stories are mostly based on ancestral wisdom and Buddhas teachings. Says assistant professor Thummanit Nikomrat, The lyrics mention the need to respect your teachers. They teach about gratefulness, the life cycle of birth, old age, sickness and death, as well as preparation for the future. Nora can also address current social issues through the poems used. The diversity of musical tunes and lyrics used is its charm that helps Nora to Thummanit teaches Nora at Thaksin Universitys Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts in the southern Songkhla province. He took to Nora fr
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