81K views · 10K reactions | What would you be doing if you weren’t royal prince? #tibet #sakya #khon #royal #royalfamily #heritage #inspriation #history | Londonney | Facebook

UNESCO has listed the Khon Masked Dance Drama in Thailand as intangible cultural heritage of humanity on 29 November 2018. Culture Minister credited the success to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s contribution to preserve and improve the art. Her Majesty ordered a remake of costumes and ornaments, as well as makeup, stage, format, light and sound, turning it into a royal khon performance. | PR Thai Government

19K views · 228 reactions | The Khon masked dance was recently listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. In Thailand, a small classroom is teaching this classical art performance to children aged 5-15. | China Plus Culture | Facebook

`Royal Khon brings Thailand’s masked dance drama back to life . Khon’s dazzling masks and precision moves are back in the spotlight, thanks to Royal Khon, launched in 2007 under the inspiration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. Ramakien stories meet modern stage magic, while master crafts like mask-making and embroidery live on. Watch it in Bangkok at the Thailand Cultural Centre, Sala Chalermkrung, or the National Theatre, check schedules before you go. . #Khon #RoyalKhon #ThaiCult