Thai Cultural Night in the U.S.

Thai Cultural Night in the U.S.

Extraordinary evening of Thai traditional and classical music, dance, and puppet theater.

Saturday, November 01, 2008
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Schoenberg Auditorium
UCLA Campus

A celebration of the 81st birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the 175th anniversary of the establishment of Thai - U.S. diplomatic relations. 

The program will feature 20 members of a skilled cultural troupe from Thailand to showcase a series of Thai traditional and classical music and dances.  The highlights will be the performance of the Thai classical mask dance drama "Khon" from the 17th century and a Ramakien (Ramayana) puppet play.

Please note that an exhibit in the Schoenberg Hall lobby will begin at 6:30 p.m. featuring demonstrations of Thai fruit and vegetable carving, garland arrangement, Thai massage, and Thai food and beverages.

Cost: Tickets: regular $30, students and children $10

Special Instructions

Tickets available from the UCLA Central Ticket Office or online at UCLA Live.

www.uclalive.org/event.asp?Event_ID=633

Sponsor(s): Center for Southeast Asian Studies, UCLA Live, Royal Thai Consulate General of Los Angeles