Khon, the Khon Masked Dance-Drama in Thailand, is a performing art combining graceful dance movements, instrumental and vocal renditions and glittering costumes. Khon performances, which have a strong ...

To quote the UNESCO citation, the Khon Masked Dance Drama of Thailand, 'is a performing art that combines musical, vocal, literary, dance, ritual and handicraft elements. Khon performances ...

Similar to the Japanese kabuki, khon incorporates music, drama, and art into the dance style. It is estimated that this highly gestural dance form originated in the 16th century or earlier.

This year, the exquisite "Khon" Thai dance will—for the very first time—take to the stage in South Australia. SBS Thai speaks to Supattra Hom-on and Princy Diaosurin from the Association about ...