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Thursday, 20 February 2014
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Lifestyle Of Thailand
Lifestyle of Thailand is different than any other western countries it follows ancient Tradition. People of In the Kingdom of Thailand, national anthem is played every evening to honor King of Thailand.
Thailand is very religious country following Buddhism in majority . Monks dressed in their saffron robes can be seen every day early in the morning asking for food and water as offerings to Buddha. They pray and chant in the many temples throughout Thailand which is a calm and peaceful occasion to experience. As a sign of respect, people make proper dressing which covers body and remove Footwear before entering temples.
Thai people are much family oriented and very friendly to their guests. They help tourist in their visit to Thailand as far as possible.So it is also name as a ‘Land Of Smile’ .
Thai lifestyle can be known well by having local Thai food. Food of Thailand is Strongly influenced by their culture and tradition. Street food is specialize in particular type of meal having typical Thai test than that served in the restaurants.
The traditional dressing of women in Thailand is short skirt with a top or blouse apart from that they may also wear long wrap skirts with floral print top generally made up from silk.Handmade Thai cloths are famous in the world for its smooth touch as well as for its rich quality.
Now a days people of Thailand prefer western layout in the clothing rather than wearing traditional. In most of the metropolitan cities, you can not find traditional lookout of people as they have excepted western clothing but in the case of religion and culture they strictly follow Thai culture.
Men Dressing
Men in Thailand also have traditional clothing style but generally they prefer to wear western clothing.In very special occasions only they come with traditional outlook.Traditional dress of men is also made up of silk and are like one-piece suits with a wide belt.Other types of made from cotton that are popular among Thai people are colorful batik sarongs, fisherman's pants and trousers and vests.
Thailand Music and Dance
In 14th century,first history the evidence of Thai music were found it was not more than 600 years old.Traditional music is comparatively new then that of other Asian countries.
There are two types of Thai Dance
1) High Art - which includes classical dances
There are 3 types of Classical dance
1)Khon - This type of dances are very stylish with traditional dance forms and brightly colored masks.
2)Lakhon - It is performed in a group on the theme of folk stories.
3)Fawn Thai - Dance is performed on folk music generally found only particular region of Thailand.
2)Low Art - which focuses mainly on folk dance forms.
Thailand is very religious country following Buddhism in majority . Monks dressed in their saffron robes can be seen every day early in the morning asking for food and water as offerings to Buddha. They pray and chant in the many temples throughout Thailand which is a calm and peaceful occasion to experience. As a sign of respect, people make proper dressing which covers body and remove Footwear before entering temples.
Land Of Smile |
Traditional Thai Food |
Women Dressing
Women Dressing |
The traditional dressing of women in Thailand is short skirt with a top or blouse apart from that they may also wear long wrap skirts with floral print top generally made up from silk.Handmade Thai cloths are famous in the world for its smooth touch as well as for its rich quality.
Traditional Women dressing |
Men Dressing
Traditional Men Dressing |
Thailand Music and Dance
In 14th century,first history the evidence of Thai music were found it was not more than 600 years old.Traditional music is comparatively new then that of other Asian countries.
Traditional Dance |
There are two types of Thai Dance
1) High Art - which includes classical dances
There are 3 types of Classical dance
1)Khon - This type of dances are very stylish with traditional dance forms and brightly colored masks.
2)Lakhon - It is performed in a group on the theme of folk stories.
3)Fawn Thai - Dance is performed on folk music generally found only particular region of Thailand.
2)Low Art - which focuses mainly on folk dance forms.
Culture and Religion Of Thailand
Apart from having fascinating history, Thailand have rich culture and religion. Culture of Thailand have flavor of Chinese culture. Culture Of Thailand is highly influenced by Buddhism. Majority of Thai people follow Buddhism of Theravada tradition.
A Theravada which is an oldest form of Buddhism that was originally developed in India and is based on four noble truths that Lord Buddha had realized in order to become enlightened.Muslim , Christian and Hindu followed in minority.
Religion play a very important role in day-to-day life of Thai people.Thai temples known as wats, resplendent with gold and easily identifiable with their ornate.Till 2004 their where more than 40,000 temples (wats)in Thailand.Thailand is very religious Country even Lifestyle of Thailand is highly influenced by its tradition.
Majority of people visit the temple regularly for meditation and sessions of chanting from the texts. Meditation is done for self relaxation.The temple takes a prominent place within the local community of Thailand. It even provides necessary services as well as being the main place of worship where people will go to pay respects to the Buddha and receive the blessing of monks.
Culture of Thailand is also influenced Asia and Western Culture. Tourist of Thailand can observe combination of both ancient and modern culture.Many Hotel with modern as well as ancient theme are developed for tourist facilities.
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