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THAI NIGHT 2006

October 21st, 2006

UMSL Thai Student Association is proud to present Thai Night 2006 "Long Live the King" at UMSL Millenium Student Center (MSC) - Pilot House on October 21st from 6:00 to 9:00pm. We will have a presentation about Thailand, authentic Thai food, performance, and special lucky draws to everyone who join 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:

Fon Leb The pastel costumes, long fingernails, and graceful movements of this dance are intended to reflect the beauty and serenity of Northern Thai culture and people. The chignon hairstyle worn by the dancers is typical of the North. Originally, the long chain adorning hairpieces would have been made of jasmine, but today they can be of silver or some other bright metal.

Fon Ngeow This is a dance of the northern tribal people, the Ngeow. They are a mountain people and their costumes with their characteristic leggings reflect the cool mountain climate. The alternating fast and slow rhythms of the dance show it as a welcoming dance or as a well-wishing dance.

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.

The Great King of Siam His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, is the current king of Thailand and is well regarded as "The Light of Thailand."

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.