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Explore Vibrant Thailand: Culture, Music, and Cuisine

Discover the rich culture of Thailand with its diverse music, traditional clothing, delicious cuisine, and fascinating way of life. From the lush landscapes to the unique musical instruments, Thailand offers a vibrant experience for visitors.

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Explore Vibrant Thailand: Culture, Music, and Cuisine

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  1. Thailand By:

  2. Location

  3. Thailand and It’s Surroudings • Southeast Asia • Borders Laos, Burma, Malaysia and Cambodia • Borders Gulf of Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the Strait of Malacca • 17 degrees North, and 100 degrees East.

  4. Topography Landscape • Highest mountain is Inthanon Mountain • Many mountains and rivers • Malay Peninsula

  5. Vocal Music • Music involves layering • Singing/ Vocal Music is very important • It is used in everyday life

  6. More Music Information • People usually dance and use finger cymbals • Men have large drums • Learn by memorization and observation of their surroundings

  7. Clothing • Women wear long skirts • Men wear knee-length pants • Very similar clothing style to Western countries • Embroidery and silk are sometimes used

  8. The Flag of Thailand

  9. Food • Rice is a staple food • Use many spices • Eat lizards, rats and caterpillars for meat

  10. Visiting Thailand • Living in Thailand would be fun! • The foods are weird!

  11. Government • Constitutional Monarchy • The constitution checks power • The Government approves strongly of music

  12. Climate • Tropical Climate • Have monsoons • Lots of rain

  13. Language • Thai is the main language • Thai has 4 dialects • Malay and Chinese are also spoken • Languages are taught through schooling and culture

  14. Education • Kids attend school from ages 10-14 • The government provides schooling for free, although some kids choose to pay to go to private school. • Thailand has 15 official Universities

  15. Way of Life • Lots of farming • Not much manufacturing • Education and Transportation jobs are popular • Wood Houses • Some concrete or stucco houses

  16. Typical Thai Houses Town /City House Village House

  17. Religion • Lots of Buddhists • Most Malays are Muslims • Most Indians are Hindu • Not many Christians • Music is used in many religious ceremonies

  18. Khaen • In Thailand and also in Laos • Wind instrument • Most common type of Khaen is the 16 pipe version -Click here to hear a sound clip

  19. Hammered Dulcimer • String Instrument • Very Popular Thai Instrument • Also called the Khim • Played in Thailand and Cambodia • 2 or 3 bridges • Made of wood • Used as both a solo and ensemble instrument - Click here to hear a sound clip

  20. Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khaen. Khene. Wikimedia Foundation, February 27th, 2006. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khim. Khim. Wikimedia Foundation, February 27th, 2006. http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/thailand/pro-performing_arts.htm. Music in Thailand, February 26th, 2006. http://www.asza.com/ikhaen.shtml. Khaen. Han, Mei, February 23rd, 2006. http://www.factmonster.com/homework/t8biblio.html. How to write a research paper, February 28th, 2006. http://www.sbgmusic.com/html/teacher/reference/cultures/thailand.html. Music of Thailand. Foresman, Pearson, February 26th, 2006. World Book Encyclopedia, 1997. Volume 19, “Thailand,” pp. 221-228. www.google.com. Google Inc., February, 2006.

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