Puranathanyaka : Decoding of Symbols From Prasat Hin Phanom Rung Etched Image to the Creation of Performing Art

Abstract

Thesis on Puranathanyaka: Deciphering the meaning from the carvings of Phanom Rung Stone Castle. Towards the creation of contemporary Thai dance have a purpose 1) To study the etched images “Purana Thanyaka Ceremony” at the main castle gate porch of Phanom Rung Stone Castle. Chaloem Phra Kiat District Buriram Province  2) To create contemporary Thai dance from the study of etched images. “Purana Thanya Ceremony” of Prasat Hin Phanom Rung Chaloem Phra Kiat District Buriram Province by studying documents Related research and field data through observation and interviews The tools used to collect data include observation forms and interviews. From a group of knowledgeable people Practitioner group and the general public Then present the research results  by summarizing and discussing the results in a descriptive and analytical manner.

             The results of the study found that the main images of the Puranathanka ceremony or the "auspicious grain sowing ceremony" is a sacred ritual and historical evidence that inscribes traces of beliefs, traditions, and ways of life of people in the ancient Khmer culture. It is the epitome of the belief of ensuring abundance at the beginning of the human farming season in any era. Leading to the creation of contemporary Thai dance that expresses its cultural roots and can reflect the present.                        By deciphering the meaning and interpreting the meaning from the original image. imitation and picture elements Through the theory of creating dance in 10 steps, divided into 3 periods of expression: 1st period Mantravanamrung, 2nd period Sattha, and 3rd period Puranathanyaka, which reflects the concept of bringing historical evidence. Create and combine the science of dance in order to create cultural capital that is a local identity Links to tourism in historical places, creates an economy in the community and preserves the heritage, wisdom, culture,  and beliefs that are the primary reason for the First Na Kwan Ceremony. social community  couple and the nation continues