Nora is a native Southern Art. But the word Nora was formed during the Ayutthaya period by the story of Prasuthon – Manora that was showed as a play. Later on it was called as Manora. The origin of Nora is presumed to be influence from the traditional Indian dance before the period of Srivichai that brought by India trader. This could be notice from musical instrument called Benjasangkeet that compose of head drum, cymbal, drum, flutes which are Nora's instrument. The dancing is also similar to Indian dance. Nora believed to be firstly showed in Pattalung province in Bangkaew Sub-district and then spread to other districts of the South. And became a play and Talung Strum to this day.
Manora is local performing arts, folk dance, with the delicate beauty of improvised lyrics. The chorus takes acumen with rhyme verses. Lyrics, dancing movement and costume are meaningful. Nowadays, international musical instruments are used as an additional rhythm. Actors are all men in the past, but women are also taking part in today show.