Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: May 29, 2024
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On May 29, 2024, the Office of Innovation Management and Technology Transfer, RUTS, led a delegation of students, staff, and local folk artists to perform at the “Fourfold Dhamma Sermon Festival (Southern Region)”, held in honor of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2024.
The event was presided over by Somdet Phra Maha Vajiramangalacharn, the Supreme Patriarch of the Southern Sangha Region, as the monastic president, and Mr. Plakorn Suwanrath, Privy Councillor, as the lay president. Also in attendance were Mr. Somnuk Phromkhieo, Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Sawet Phetnoi, Deputy Governor, senior monks, government officials, and more than 3,000 Buddhist devotees from across the province.
RUTS presented two traditional Southern Nora performances, namely:
1. Nora Ram Prasom Tha (Nora Combined Dance Styles) – a performance showcasing powerful yet graceful choreography harmonized with the rich rhythmic diversity of Southern traditional music.
2. Nora Klong Hong (The Swan Dance) – a classical high-level performance traditionally featured in the “Nora Rong Khru” ritual, symbolizing the wit and intelligence of the mythical swan (Hongsa) as it evades capture by the hunter.
These performances reflected the artistic sophistication, spiritual depth, and cultural pride of Southern Thai heritage, promoting appreciation of local wisdom and cultural identity among both performers and audiences.
This activity exemplifies RUTS’s dedication to preserving and promoting Southern Thai performing arts as a bridge between academia and community heritage. Through collaboration with local cultural networks, RUTS continues to integrate education, art, and tradition in alignment with national efforts to celebrate royal occasions, enhance cultural identity, and foster sustainable cultural development.
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