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TSA EVENT

THAI NIGHT 2007

Saturday November 3rd , 2007

UMSL Thai Student Association is proud to present Thai Night 2007 "Loy Krathong " at UMSL Millenium Student Center (MSC) - Pilot House on Saturday November 3rd from 6:00 to 8.30 PM. We will have a presentation about Loy Krathong, authentic Thai foods, performance, and special lucky draws to everyone who joins this event.

Tickets can be purchased at any Thai students in UMSL.

Any reservations, comments, and questions, please contact:

Directions to the MSC:

• We recommended you visit Google Maps and see the sattelite mode for details. • More information about campus maps, directions, and parking areas can be found at the MSC Website. On the map of north campus, please look for number 4 (MSC building) and the letter "E" (parking area). • Pilot House is located on the first floor of the building.

Schedule:

Blessing Dance The dancers are supposed to be celestial beings. The dance itself is a courting dance and a well-wishing dance addressed to the audience. The dancers wear a Chada headdress and are holding a Pann which contains fragrant flowers representing happiness and prosperity. The dancers will shower the audience with these flowers in a gesture of well-wishing.

Ram Dab (Sword Fighting Dance) This dance not only demonstrates the swords-manship and fighting prowess of the performers, but is also a dance of respect performed for the master swordsman. Thus, it is a Wai Khru dance, which means a dance for paying respect to the teacher (Khru, or Guru), or in this case, the swordsmaster.

Lao Kra Tob Mai This is a show from the central region, originated from the Philippines. When played, long bamboo sticks are rhythmically knocked as song proceeds. Then the dancers rhythmically step into the between the sticks.

Rum Klong Yao (Long Drum Dance) This dance was originally performed for processions associated with Thai New Year festivities and the ordinations of young monks into the Buddhist monastery. Nowadays, the fast and fun movements have made this a popular performance for a wide variety of festive occasions such as wedding ceremonies. The klong yao (long drum) is widely used by people all over Thailand as a rhythmic instrument in traditional parades.

Rum Chaow Na Rice-growers (Chaow Na) Dance is a modern dance created by the Thai Ministry of Culture. The dancers wear the rice growers traditional costume and the dance itself enacts the daily activities of these workers who are the backbone of the nation. The ballet opens with the farmers as they come to plough and sow the fields. When they are sure that the rice is growing well, they gather together to pray to Mae Posop, the goddess who protects rice-growing. Lastly, the harvest is celebrated with songs and dancing.

Loy Krathong The full moon of 12th lunar month every year is regarded as Loy Krathong Day (usually in November). In the morning, Thai people go to make merit at their own local temples; the evening is the celebration of Loy Krathong festival. The completed krathong is similar to the abloom lotus. Joss-sticks, candles, and a bunch of flowers are put on the krathongs. Before making the wish, and letting them float down the river, the candles and joss-sticks are lit. Loy Krathong day is one of the most important traditions in Thailand because this day is considered to be a worship to a foot-print of the Lord Buddha. To avert a catastrophe on Loy Krathong day can be done by letting the sin drift along the river with krathongs. This festival is organized in almost every part of Thailand. Each has the unique interesting celebration. "

Krai Roong (Near Dawn) Near Dawn (Kari Roong) was the fourth song composed by His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand in 2489 BE (AD 1946) while he was merely a prince: prior to his ascension to the throne. He pleasingly permitted Professor Prasert Na Nakorn to arrange the Thai lyirc, and Kunying Noppakhun Tongyai na Ayudhya for the English version. Near Dawn was first performed by band Suntrapon to record for radio broadcasting. The initial broadcast date of the song documented to be in July of 2489 BE.