Press Release
Khon-Thai Classical Masked Dance at the Sala Chalermkrung Royal
Theatre
On the Auspicious Occasion of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of
His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne, the Sala Chalermkrung
Foundation, the Crown Property Bureau and the Tourism Authority of
Thailand jointly organized the Khon-Thai Classical Masked Performance
entitled “Pra Chakrawatan” during December 2005-July 2006 at the
Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.
The Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre now proudly presents a new
episode of Khon-Masked Dance entitled “Hanuman Chankamhaeng”,
an excerpt from Ramakien story. This performance is also to celebrate
the Auspicious Occasion of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of His
Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne. “Hanuman” is a white
monkey warrior, whose duty is to assist the righteous King “Rama” to
fight with the demon King “Totsakan”. The “Hanuman Chankamhaeng”
performance depicts the life of Hanuman since he was born and
became valiant soldier who helped King Rama win against Totsakan,
and Hanuman was later promoted. This spectacular episode has 60
performers, with elaborate dress specially designed for this specific
dance. It involves highly traditional singing, dancing, acting, acrobatics
and music.
The performance will be premiered on 20th July 2006, and will regularly
perform every Friday and Saturday at 20.30 hours at the Sala
Chalermkrung Royal Theatre. Tickets cost Baht 1,000 and 1,200.
Bookings can be made at the Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre,
Tel. 02 224 4499, or at Thai Ticket Master, Tel. 02 262 3456 or
www.thaiticketmaster.com