Ipok-Puppetry Luang prabang laos culture

in #thai5 years ago

One of only two traditional performing arts, traditional puppetry belonged to the ceremonial traditions of the royal court. Using handmade rod-puppets (ipok), it was performed in public view in function areas of Temples for the duration of town festivals and imbued religious significance and customs. Under a Full Moon, the Vat Pak Khan grounds will be the site of a rare performance of the Nangkeo and Demon dances and the ThaoPhutthasaen folktale at 6 pm. A 5 min hotel transfer to Vat That Noi starts at 5:45 pm.
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