Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ayutthaya will host an outdoor performance of khon, the traditional Thai masked drama, on March 9 and 10.//Photo: Fine Arts Department
Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a seventeenth-century Buddhist monument in Ayutthaya, is poised to host a groundbreaking outdoor performance of traditional Thai masked dance on March 9 and 10.
This unique cultural event, set against the historical backdrop of Ayutthaya, promises to showcase Thailand’s rich heritage by intertwining two UNESCO-recognized treasures: the mesmerizing khon masked dance and the iconic Ayutthaya site.
For two nights only, this traditional performance will be a visual feast celebrating the intricate beauty of Thai culture. Audiences will have a rare opportunity to witness the fusion of art and history against the magnificent Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
Part of the “Ayutthaya Sundown 2024” initiative of the…
