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Phimai Festival: 28 January 2012



Date: 28 January 2012
Venue: Phimai Historical Park, Nakhon Ratchasima

On 28 January 2012, "Wimaya Nattakan," a dance drama and light-and-sound presentation will take place at Phimai Historical Park. 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, Manora Len Nam dance, the Dung Krok and Dung Sak mortar and pestle dance are featured in the second half of the presentation.

Other 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

Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima office
Tel: +66 (0) 4421 3030, (0) 4421 3666
Fax: +66 (0) 4421 3667
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

 







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