DEVELOPMENT OF COSTUME STYLES FOR TRADITIONAL LIKAY PA PERFORMANCES BAN KHLONG PALIAN GROUP, TRANG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research aimed to study the history, performance style and to develop the costume style of Likay Pa troupe of Ban Klong Palian, Trang Province. The research was qualitative and developed using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The researcher selected 42 key informants, namely Likay Pa troupe of Ban Klong Palian, leaders of Ban Klong Palian community and villagers of Ban Klong Palian community, Trang Province. The purpose of the research was to analyze the content data and summarize the overall picture as follows: Likay Pa is a southern folk performance or another name is Likay Rammana, which is named after the main musical instrument used in the performance. It can be found in many areas such as Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Krabi, Trang, Songkhla and Satun. It is a performance with lively melodies combined with lyrics in the southern local language. It tells the story of a foreigner and his wife. The main actors are Khaek Daeng as the hero, Yayee as the heroine and Sena as the clown. The Ban Klong Palian troupe in Trang Province has an identity that is different from other troupes, which is that it has two Yayee actresses. At present, Likay Pa The Ban Klong Palian troupe in Trang Province has been established for over 40 years. However, most of the performers are elderly and lack knowledge of art elements, especially in the design of costumes based on the principles of southern folk dance, which makes the image of the performance lack beautiful aesthetics. Therefore, the researcher has developed a new style of costumes for the main performers, Khaek Daeng and Yayee, by designing them based on the principles and concepts of southern folk dance to enhance the beauty and create a unique identity for the Ban Klong Palian troupe in Trang Province.