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The evolution of khon
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 22/04/2021
» Choreographer Jitti Chompee's ongoing khon project, which includes Melancholy Of Demon, a dance performance that I reviewed earlier this month, is supported by the Ministry of Culture and departments and offices under its umbrella. This is a surprising level of governmental support granted to a contemporary dance artist who wants to do not-so-genteel things with khon and the character of Tossakan. I still remember how in 2006 the Ministry of Culture reportedly forced Somtow Sucharitkul to change the scene in his opera Ayodhya that depicted the death of Tossakan (Ravan in the opera version) onstage, a practice that is considered a bad omen in Thailand.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/11/2016
» 1. Every year, Swedish home-furnishing giant Ikea launches a "Good Cause" campaign in order to help those less fortunate. From now until Dec 24, they've launched their Let's Play Campaign -- donating €1 for every soft toy, children's toy, book and selected play furniture sold to some of the world's poorest communities to support development and learning, equal participation and programmes that encourage children to learn through play. Participating in this campaign is Ikea's latest soft toy collection, SAGOSKATT, featuring 10 funny and whimsical plush dolls designed by 10 children who entered Ikea's global soft toy drawing competition. One of the dolls, The Red Monster, was designed by six-year-old Thai Chutirada Sujareerat.