KHON RAMLILA

Oct. 17, 2019

The Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh government is going to organise the country’s first training and performance programme of world famous KHON Ramlila in collaboration with Thailand government.

About:

  • Region: KHON Ramlila is a masked form of Ramlila art of Thailand.

  • Features: it’s a form of masked dance depicting the scenes of Ramlila. It has no dialogues and background voices narrate the whole story of Ramayana. It is also famous for its beautiful attire and golden masks.

  • Recognition: It is included in the list of UNESCO’s Intangible cultural heritage. 

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