Emerging From Shadows: Contemporary Voices In Thai Puppet Theater

从影子中出现：当代泰国木偶剧发展

Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 7:00 pm

Location: Asian Cultural Center at New York, 15 E 40th Street, New York, NY 10016

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Thai Shadow puppetry or Nang Talung, a form of entertainment at festivals, fairs, and celebrations, traditionally also describes matters of local interest. Two Thai artists, Vasan Sitthiket and Nutjaporn (Bow) Swasdiprom, both visiting fellows through the Asian Cultural Council, have adapted the art form to critique current issues impacting Thailand in the 21st century. Vasan confronts governmental corruption and apathy using political characters performing at Thai Alliance for Democracy conferences across the United States while Nutjaporn who performs with Wandering Moon gathers village stories as material for their performances. Both artists will present excerpts of their work through video documentation and performance followed by Q & A.

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This program was made possible in part by Asian Cultural Council.