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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [1]
Traditional Thai theatre includes various forms such as Khon (masked dance-drama), Nang (which encompasses shadow play, including Nang yai and Nang talung), Lakhon (classical dance-drama), Likay (folk theatre), Manora (classical dance-drama), and Hun (puppetry). Each of these forms has its own unique style, costume, and music.
A Thai steamed curry with fish, spices, coconut milk, and egg, steam-cooked in a banana leaf cup and topped with thick coconut cream before serving. Ho mok maphrao on ห่อหมกมะพร้าวอ่อน Steamed seafood curry A Thai steamed curry with mixed seafood and the soft meat of a young coconut, here served inside a coconut.
Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand . With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture .
Sai krok Esan (Thai: ไส้กรอกอีสาน, pronounced [sâj krɔ̀ːk ʔīːsǎːn]) is a fermented sausage originating from northeastern provinces of Thailand. [1] It is made with pork and rice , and typically eaten as a snack served with bird's eye chilis , raw cabbage , and sliced ginger . [ 1 ]
Thai cuisine, as a whole, features many different ingredients (suan phasom; Thai: ส่วนผสม), and ways of preparing food. Thai chef McDang characterises Thai food as having "intricacy, attention to detail, texture, color, and taste. [23] Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh (rather than dried) herbs and spices.
Anek Nawikamul, a Thai historian, researched the story and found an article in the Siam Praphet newspaper written by K.S.R. Kulap, dated March 10, 1899.Kulap claimed the story of Mae Nak was based on the life of Amdaeng Nak (อำแดงนาก, 'Mrs Nak'), daughter of a Tambon Phra Khanong leader named Khun Si.
The likay story repertoire ranges from historic incidents to well known folk tales larded with humorous anecdotes. The main characters are phra (hero), nang (heroine), kong (villain), itcha (villainess), and joker (male or female clowns) in the roles of stereotyped princesses, kings, and lower class figures with caricatured appearances and a lot of freedom in speech. [4]