5 MAR 2012

Puppet Reflections from the Water

Puppet show and exhibition “Puppet Reflections from the Water” examines the relationship between humans and water by utilising puppets of characters from the Ramakien. Photos by Patipat Janthong and Seksan Rojjanametakul.

 
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Puppet Reflections from the Water
A scene from "Mekhala and Ramasoon" a "human puppet" show by Huachiew Chalermprakiet University.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
Klong Bang Luang puppet troupe performers wear black clothes, armbands, leg bands and masks. This is believed to lower the human self and make the puppets stand out.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
This scene from the Ramakien tells the story of a fight between the monkey king Hanuman and demons.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
A performance by Klong Bang Luang puppet troupe.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
A member of the audience is greeted by a puppet.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
The event also shows how puppet heads are created.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
The puppet show and exhibition is part of the academic curriculum for third year students from the Department of Thai Music, Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
The event aims to discuss the relationship between humans and water through puppets.
Puppet Reflections from the Water
"Puppet Reflections from the Water" was held in front of MBK shopping centre in Bangkok, organised by the Department of Thai Music, Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.