Traditional dances in Bangkok

Thai dances are one of the integral parts of Thai culture. There are different traditional dance forms in Thailand that belong to different regions of the city. It is one of the major dramatic forms of performing arts in the country. The traditional Thai dance can be divided into two categories – classical and folk. Bangkok being the capital of Thailand is also the cultural center of the country. Here you can see Thai dances from every region of the country.

Thai traditional dances are an elegant form of performing art in the country. There are many forms of classical dances as well as folk dances that were supported through regal patronage over the centuries. These dances form an integral part of culture of Bangkok. People from all over the world admire this beautiful form of performing arts during their trip to Bangkok.

Thai dances can be divided into several categories depending on regions like central, north east, south and north. Sri nuan sri nuan, Teut Teung, farmer or rice growers dance and dances with swords, long and short sticks are some of the popular forms of folk dances in central Thailand. Thai folk dances of north east region of the country include Serng Krapit Khoa, Serng I San, Serng Krapo, I San Bantheong and Fon Phu Thai. The northern region of the country has a rich heritage of folk dances. Some of them include sword dance, Ka Lai dance, King Ka La dance, Khan Dok dance, candle dance and Choeng Tua Auk Son. Southern folk dances include Nora which is a traditional dance form of Thailand. Nora TUa Oon, Ram Taeng Kae, Ram Kien Pral, Ram Nora Klong Hong, Ram Ooak Pran.

Apart from the folk dance forms there are several classical dance dramas that used to be performed as court dances in ancient times. These dance dramas include Khon, Lakhon and Fawn Thai. Ram Muyai is also a well known dance form of Thailand and it is performed as a pre-match ritual at Muay Thai, the popular Thai Boxing. You can enjoy all these dance forms during the special events, festivals and ceremonies in Bangkok.