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Phin Pia, A romantic plucked instrument |
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Written by Lin Nina
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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 |
While a large majority of the Thai youth nowadays seems to be preoccupied with contemporary cults such as Hip Hop, Rock or Pop culture, Withaya Ponwithun, 22, remains fascinated with a classic Northern Thai folk musical instrument called "Phin Pia". Withaya, presently one of Thailand's leading young blood Phin Pia players, remarked that this folk instrument, which almost disappeared several years ago, is truly a romantic plucked string instrument. The Phin Pia, which gives out a soft musical tone, is best played in a quiet place so that its player can create a cozy atmosphere and privately serenade his lover. Occasionally returning to his Lampang home, Withaya is fond of playing the Phin Pia late in the night, as he wanders through the nearby fields under the moonshine and the stars. Without any other interfering noise, Wittaya is able to find his true serenity.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 December 2008 )
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Foreign volunteers care for Wat Don Chan children |
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Written by Panida Suvapiromchote
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
The foreign volunteers group basing at Wat Don Chan’s Home for the Hill tribe Children in collaboration with the 560 hill tribe children and youths under the temple 's care on October 8 presented a charity fair of goodwill and cultural shows at Wat Don Chan in Chiang Mai city.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 10 October 2008 )
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CHANGSATON Northern Thai new world music |
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Written by Panida Suvapiromchote
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
The sweet and exotic sound of Northern Thai music presented in a contemporary style by the group Changsaton makes it an easier and better way to appreciate the Lanna Thai and other Asian music. Changsaton inovatively uses Northern Thai musical instruments to combine with other Asian instruments in creating the brilliant contemporary Lanna Thai music which everyone can enjoy and appreciate. The production of each of Changsaton’s albums have been “limited editions” and are much sought after by their fans while their annual concerts in Chiang Mai have always been huge successes. The Changsaton Musical troupe is not only being appreciated by their Thai music lovers but has also impressed foreign audiences as this avant-garde ensemble has been invited to perform at Toulouse and Paris in France and also in Tokyo, as well as some other major cities in Japan.
Since their birth in 1995 till the present days, the band’s spirits have soared.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 18 July 2008 )
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Written by Panida Suvapiromchote
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Sunday, 09 September 2007 |
Loud cheers by visitors and villagers were heard as soon as the Akha ritual men begun to perform the high swinging show to mark the start of "Yae Khu Aar Paew" or Akha's Swinging ceremony held recently in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai District of Ban Huay Sai. The Akha way of life can be observed from their characteristic bamboo huts and well preserved culture. After the opening ceremony, an Akha lady in her fine traditional costume sat on a swing and two Akha men pulled the attached vine strings to help her move higher in the air. Other young Akha boys and girls all received their turn in the swinging ceremony which ran late into the day. This Akha cultural tour was organised by The Royal Project Foundation to encourage the cultural preservation of these tribal people and to promote the numerous tourist attractions in the Mae Ai District under The Royal Project Foundation support.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 December 2008 )
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Written by Luke Thatkhao
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Friday, 03 November 2006 |
The “Loy Krathong” Festival in Chiang Mai is one of the most spectacular events being celebrated in Northern Thailand as it has maintained its own traditional and particular manners. Not only are candle rafts floated away on the water, but lanterns are also released heaven bound in homage to the Lord Buddha.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 March 2007 )
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