วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 1 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2552
วันอังคารที่ 8 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
MUSIC & DANCING
Mo lam or Mor lam is a traditional Lao form of song in Laos and Isan. Mor lam means expert song, or expert singer, referring to the music or artist respectively. Other romanisations used include mo lam, maw lam, maw lum, moh lam and mhor lum. In Laos, the music is known simply as lam mor lam refers to the singer.
The characteristic feature of lam singing is the use of a flexible melody which is tailored to the tones of the words in the text. Traditionally, the tune was developed by the singer as an interpretation of gon poems and accompanied primarily by the khene, a free reed mouth organ, but the modern form is most often composed and uses electrified instruments. Contemporary forms of the music are also characterised by quick tempi and rapid delivery, while tempi tend to be slower in traditional forms and in some Lao genres. Some consistent characteristics include strong rhythmic accompaniment, vocal leaps, and a conversational style of singing that can be compared to American rap.
Typically featuring a theme of unrequited love, mor lam also reflects the difficulties of life in rural Isan and Laos, leavened with wry humour. In its heartland, performances are an essential part of festivals and ceremonies, while the music has gained a profile outside its native regions thanks to the spread of migrant workers, for whom it remains an important cultural link with home.
วันศุกร์ที่ 4 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552
Welcome to Thailand
We are proudly to present the information about Isan.It's a part of Thailand. There are many interesting places and things that make you're amazing or surprise. We have advice (Do and Do not)when you come to travel in Isan. Anyway, that's besides the point. While traveling its important to respect the culture of the foreign country and abide by the rules. We hope you follow. Have a good time and enjoy your traveling.
1. Thy Shall not Speak Against Royal Family in Thailand.
2. Don't smoking in public places such as shopping center, market,on the bus, ect.It is illegal to import more than 200 cigarettes per person into Thailand.
3. Do not attempt to cross the border into Burma other than at an official border checkpoint and after obtaining any relevant permissions/ visas from the Burmese and Thai authorities.
4. You should never hand over your passport as a guarantee against returning a motor scooter or cycle. Unscrupulous owners have been known to hold on to passports against claimed damage to the motor scooter or cycle.
5. Riding ‘Quad-bikes’ can also be dangerous. You should also note that it is illegal to drive these on the roads in Thailand despite the fact that they are available to hire on the roadside.
6. Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to, or through, the far southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla. There continue to be frequent attacks, including bombings and shootings, due to insurgency and civil unrest in these areas.
7. Be aware of security and take sensible precautions.
8. Respect local customs and behave and dress appropriately, particularly when visiting religious sites, markets and rural communities. Travel guidebooks, tour operators and hotel staff are all useful sources of information.
9. Be aware of local attitudes to alcohol and know your own limit.Keep your drinks with you at all times as drinks can be spiked with drugs to make you more vulnerable to assault or rape.
10. You must keep to local laws.
1. Thy Shall not Speak Against Royal Family in Thailand.
2. Don't smoking in public places such as shopping center, market,on the bus, ect.It is illegal to import more than 200 cigarettes per person into Thailand.
3. Do not attempt to cross the border into Burma other than at an official border checkpoint and after obtaining any relevant permissions/ visas from the Burmese and Thai authorities.
4. You should never hand over your passport as a guarantee against returning a motor scooter or cycle. Unscrupulous owners have been known to hold on to passports against claimed damage to the motor scooter or cycle.
5. Riding ‘Quad-bikes’ can also be dangerous. You should also note that it is illegal to drive these on the roads in Thailand despite the fact that they are available to hire on the roadside.
6. Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to, or through, the far southern provinces of Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla. There continue to be frequent attacks, including bombings and shootings, due to insurgency and civil unrest in these areas.
7. Be aware of security and take sensible precautions.
8. Respect local customs and behave and dress appropriately, particularly when visiting religious sites, markets and rural communities. Travel guidebooks, tour operators and hotel staff are all useful sources of information.
9. Be aware of local attitudes to alcohol and know your own limit.Keep your drinks with you at all times as drinks can be spiked with drugs to make you more vulnerable to assault or rape.
10. You must keep to local laws.
วันจันทร์ที่ 31 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Custom & Tradition in Isan
Custom
Isan language
Isan is the principal language of the Isan region of Thailand. A tonal language of the Tai language family, it is the main language of trade and communication in the Isan region, except for in cities and in media where it gives way to Thai. The main language of the region is Isan, which is similar to Laotian. Thai is also spoken, with regional accents, by almost everyone. Khmer (the language of Cambodia) is widely spoken in regions near the Cambodian border (Buriram, Surin, and Sisaket).
These are some example Isan language:
Khoy ข้อย I/me
hao/haw เฮา we/us
baw บ่ not
nyang หยัง what
pai ใผ who
dai ใด which
het เฮ็ด do
sai ไส where?
waw เว้า speak
beung เบิ่ง watch
ee-lee อีหลี really
wai wai ไวๆ fast
mark-mai หมากไม่ fruit
laew baw แล้วบ่ Yet?, Already?
sa-bai-di-bo สบายดีบ่ Are you well?
Festival/ Tradition in Isan
Nakhon Ratchasima
Thao Suranari Memorial Fair Thao Suranari memorial is an annual provincial event, held on during 23 March-3 Aprilthe period Khunying Mo was victorious over her enemy. The fair features arts and culture, shops and exhibitions of public and private offices.
Phimai Festival is organised to promote tourism activities in the provinces main tourist destination of Phimai Historical Park that is held in conjunction with Phimai Boat Races. Activities include long boat racing, cultural performances, religious processions, and a light-and-sound show.
Khon Kaen
Dok Khun Sisng Khaen Songkran Festival Date : April 8 - 15 Venue : At Bueng Kaen Nakhon and Khao Neow Road, Khon Kaen
Silk and Phuk Sieo Festival
Date : 29 November-10 December
Venue : at the front area of Khon Kaen town hall.
The main events are the display of the local silk and its contest and I-san making friend tradition called Phuk Sieo. Pha Laeng, a wonderful I-san dinner is also available.
Karasin
Wichit Phrae Wa Silk Festival
Date : August 12
Venue : at Rim Pao Hotel to honour H.M.
Queen Sirikit who has kindly supported the Phrae Wa silk under her royal patronage and promoted it to wider public awareness. The Queen’s support also helps to create employment for local Phu Thai people. The event features a Phrae Wa silk contest, fashion show of Phrae Wa silk dresses, cultural parade, demonstration of silk weaving, and sales of Phrae Wa silk.
Pong Lang, Phrae Wa and Red Cross Fair
This festival is held in late February in front of the Provincial Hall. The fair features processions of the various districts decorated as Pong Lang, a northeastern musical instrument, and participants dressed in traditional costumes. In addition, there are a variety of local cultural performances and there are shops selling a wide range of goods.
Maha Sarakham
Bun Boek Fa and Red Cross Fair
Held at the start of the harvesting season in February. The event is held at the provincial hall to revive and preserve Isan's cultural heritage. It features the Bun Boek Fa procession, which is a story about Mae Posop (The goddess of rice), beautiful decorated Bai Si Su Khwan pedestals, folk plays, local music, and many rituals.
Phra That Na Dun Festival
The Celebration is held annually on the full moon of February in Maka Bucha Day at Buddhist Park of Isan. The week long celebration will features Buddhism-related activities such as giving alms to the monks, vipassana practice, dhamma lecture, and the glory performance “Champasi-Natakan”.
Roi-Et
Bun Khao Chi and Pho Chai Products Festival or Bun Duean Sam
It is held according to Hit Sip Song - the Northeastern twelve festivals for the twelve months. The Northeasterners believe that by making merit with Khao Chi or grilled sticky rice, they would gain huge merit. The festival also features a beauty pageant and competition of a giant-sized Khao Chi.
Loei
Phi Ta Khon Festival
Date :June 26-28
Venue : Dan Sai District, Loei District and Province
Yasothon
Yasothon Bun Bangfai Rocket Festival
Date : May 8 - 10 Venue : Phaya Thaen Park, Mueang District, Yasothon
Nakhon Phanom
The Illuminated Boat Procession
Date : 29 September – 15 Octorber
Venue : Mekong River, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom
Surin
Surin Elephant Roundup & Red Cross Fair
Date : November 18 - 27
Venue : Surin Province
Ubon Ratchathani
International Wax Sculpture
Date : July 1 - 31
Venue : Thung Si Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani
Sakon Nakhon
Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival
Date : 1 - 4 October
Venue : Sanam Ming Mueang, Suan Somdej Phra Srinagarindra, Sakon Nakhon
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 30 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
Tourist Attraction
Phrathat Nadun
This pagoda was constructed to house Lord Buddha's relics found in a small pagoda discovered in the area which is located two kilometers northeast of the present location. The phra that features a pagoda with a square three-tiered base. The first tier is for ceremonial, clockwise walking while top spaces of the second tier and third tier bases are decorated with replicas of phra that at all of the four corners. From the top space of the third tier base onwards stands a big bell shape pagoda body which is topped with a lotus, a couple of plong chanai and pli yot (finial) respectively. The pagoda is 35,7 meters wide and 50,5 meters high which is presumed that its age should be from 8th - 10th centuries AD of the Dvaravati-Period. In addition, there are replicas of the Buddha image decorated around the second tier base too. Another phra that is located at Ban Nadun in the vicinity of amphoe Nadun where evidenes of history and archaeology revealing the glory of the past are found from excavations. This area used to be the site of Chamsa Si City State and archaeological objects excavated are displayed at Khon Kaen National Museum¸among the most important items found is a stupa housing Lord Buddha's relics with inside gold, silver, and bronze containers. It is presumed that the objects were made during Dvaravati-Period. In general the whole area is a significant place of Buddhism. It is accessible from Maha Sarakham township via Highway 2040 passing amphoe Kae Dam and
amphoe Wapipathum; make a right turn to join Highway 2045 to amphoe Nadun, some 65 kms from the province township.
Prasat Pueai Noi
Prasat Pueai Noi is the largest khmer sanctuary in upper northeast, founded around 16th, 17th BE. It was mixed design between “Papuan” and “Nakhonwat” styles. It was used as a Hindu temple which is supposed to the core of the universe. The compound comprises 3 brick buildings built on the same laterite base. All face to the east. Each pagoda has a sandstone lintel with design. Each pagoda has smaller chapel and a lintel with clear, lovely design. A laterite wall surrounds the compound and there is a pool just beyond it. From Khon Kaen.
This pagoda was constructed to house Lord Buddha's relics found in a small pagoda discovered in the area which is located two kilometers northeast of the present location. The phra that features a pagoda with a square three-tiered base. The first tier is for ceremonial, clockwise walking while top spaces of the second tier and third tier bases are decorated with replicas of phra that at all of the four corners. From the top space of the third tier base onwards stands a big bell shape pagoda body which is topped with a lotus, a couple of plong chanai and pli yot (finial) respectively. The pagoda is 35,7 meters wide and 50,5 meters high which is presumed that its age should be from 8th - 10th centuries AD of the Dvaravati-Period. In addition, there are replicas of the Buddha image decorated around the second tier base too. Another phra that is located at Ban Nadun in the vicinity of amphoe Nadun where evidenes of history and archaeology revealing the glory of the past are found from excavations. This area used to be the site of Chamsa Si City State and archaeological objects excavated are displayed at Khon Kaen National Museum¸among the most important items found is a stupa housing Lord Buddha's relics with inside gold, silver, and bronze containers. It is presumed that the objects were made during Dvaravati-Period. In general the whole area is a significant place of Buddhism. It is accessible from Maha Sarakham township via Highway 2040 passing amphoe Kae Dam and
amphoe Wapipathum; make a right turn to join Highway 2045 to amphoe Nadun, some 65 kms from the province township.
Prasat Pueai Noi
Prasat Pueai Noi is the largest khmer sanctuary in upper northeast, founded around 16th, 17th BE. It was mixed design between “Papuan” and “Nakhonwat” styles. It was used as a Hindu temple which is supposed to the core of the universe. The compound comprises 3 brick buildings built on the same laterite base. All face to the east. Each pagoda has a sandstone lintel with design. Each pagoda has smaller chapel and a lintel with clear, lovely design. A laterite wall surrounds the compound and there is a pool just beyond it. From Khon Kaen.
วันเสาร์ที่ 29 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2552
HISTORY OF SILK
Silk is produced, year round, in Thailand by two types of silkworms, the cultured Bombycidae and wild Saturniidae. Most production is after the rice harvest in the southern and northeast parts of the country. Women traditionally weave silk on hand looms, and pass the skill on to their daughters as weaving is considered to be a sign of maturity and eligibility for marriage. Thai silk textiles often use complicated patterns in various colors and styles. Most regions of Thailand have their own typical silks. A single thread filament is too thin to use on its own so women combine many threads to produce a thicker, usable fiber. They do this by hand-reeling the threads onto a wooden spindle to produce a uniform strand of raw silk. The process takes around 40 hours to produce a half kilogram of Thai silk.
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