The Body of Knowledge, Conveying Wisdom, and Methods of Performative Process upon Chinese Characters Gesture in Lakhorn Phanthang entitled “Rajathiraj”

Main Article Content

Phoomarin Maneewong

Abstract

        This research aims to study the relationship of the performance which is a body of knowledge in terms of cultural wisdom within the Chinese characters in order to collect and record the body of knowledge, conveying the wisdom and methods of the process. Qualitative research method was employed. The research tools were 1. structured interview 2. unstructured interview 3. structured observation and 4. non- participant observation utilizing to analyze the data and leading to a result of the research.


It revealed that Chinese Opera affects the performative pattern. For the role of the characters in terms of the relationship from individuals to teacher whose character is portrayed as the same prior one conveys to the performance, dancing process as well as concerning elements which leads to the three paradigms mentioned including 1. Sequent Performative Pattern 2. Planned Practical Methods 3. Particular Choreography which plays a master roles of the performance 4. Emotional Conveying Method 5. Make up and Costume according to the Chinese Character’s Types occurred such as King of China (Seng Zhou Emperor) Kamani,  Zupiao, flag carrier, Chinese soldier and translator.

Article Details

How to Cite
Maneewong, P. (2023). The Body of Knowledge, Conveying Wisdom, and Methods of Performative Process upon Chinese Characters Gesture in Lakhorn Phanthang entitled “Rajathiraj”: . Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (JHUSOC), 21(2), 63–85. https://doi.org/10.14456/jhusoc.2023.16
Section
Research Article

References

Akarachantachote, P. (2014). Transculturation of Chinese opera in Thailand. A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Desgree of Doctor of Philosophy Program in Communication Arts, Faculty of Communication Arts Chulalongkorn University. [in Thai]

Charoenratan, S. (2001). “Teochiu Chinese Opera” as a social drama: Ethmic symbol of Thai-Chinese people. (A Thesis). Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Antharopology Department of Sociology and Antharopology Faculty of Political Science Chulalongkorn University. [in Thai]

Fine Arts Department, (1952). Performance program dange drama Rachathirach. The Episode of sammig Phra ram volunteering to fight. Bangkok: Prachan printing press. [in Thai]

Lohakad, A. (2014). Beauty of Chinese opera to contemporary jewelryby. (A Thesis). Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the DegreeBache, lor of Fine Art Department Jewelry Desi ign, Faculty of Decorative Art. Silpakorn University. [in Thai]

Pongsapich, A. (1999). Culture, religion and ethnicity: an anthropological analysis of Thai society. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University printing. [in Thai]

Sanyawiwat, S. (2002). Sociological theory: Contents and guidelines for basic use. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Printing house. [in Thai] Satsanguan, N. (2000). Principles of cultural anthropology, Bangkok: Rama Printing Co., Ltd [in Thai]

Thupket, P. (2010). Strategies for linguistic dance in the drama "Rachathirat". Faculty of Arts Education. Bangkok. Bunditpatanasilpa Institute. [in Thai]

Virulrak, S. (2004). Principles of periscope dance performances. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Printing house. [in Thai]

Virulrak, S. (2004). The evolution of Thai dance in Rattanakosin City, 1782 – 1934. Bangkok: Chulalongkorn University Printing house. [in Thai]

Wilaisilpdelert, W. (2012). Independent study title. content analysis of journalistic photographs awarded by Issara Amantakul foundation of the Thai journalists association author. Degree. Master of Arts (Communication Studies) Chiangmai University. [in Thai]

Wingwon, S. (2012). Literature of performance. Bangkok: Kasetsart University Press. [in Thai]