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KHON AT THE SALA CHALERMKRUNG
A DAZZLING CULTURAL TREASURE AT THE ROYAL THEATRE
Performed at the historic Sala ment and live narration and music, the
Chalermkrung Royal Theatre, this masked story of a Hindu legend unfolded like a liv-
dance-drama is one of Thailand’s most ing painting. Exotic and entertaining, the
prestigious art forms. Once reserved for program appeals to arts lovers of all ages.
royal courts, Khon continues today under The 40-minute performance is often
royal patronage. In 2018, UNESCO recog- free with tickets to the Royal Palace. (The
nized it as part of the Intangible Cultural theater is part of the palace complex.) If
Heritage of Humanity. purchased separately, Khon tickets are
The costuming alone was breathtaking: around $13. https://www.
silk garments, intricate gilded masks, and salachalermkrung.com/
elegant headdresses. With stylized move-
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