Traditional Thai performance © Capture Cincinnati

Age-old traditions in the modern world

Choir competition in Thailand combines Asian culture and musical experience

Lanna Int. Choir Competition

Thailand is strongly recommended to those who’d like to experience Asia and Asian culture. In Thailand you can find a variety of cultural and sensual experiences and the ethnic richness of a historical heritage. The Buddhist characterized country unites numerous elements from other Asian cultures that used to people Thailand for a long time, like Indian, Cambodian and Chinese traditions.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Thai culture is the ethnic variety it is composed of. Even today roughly 8 percent of the Thai people are living like hundreds of years ago in mountain villages in the country’s north, far away from any civilization. They’re maintaining their original culture, not influenced by the Western consumer society.

But also in the modern and flourish cities there’s much to discover for the country’s visitors. It’s not for nothing that Thailand has the nick name “Land of Smile”. The hospitality of the residents seems to be unfailing and their relaxing mentality and special charm has always been fascinating everybody coming to this country.

Those who dare to look for the authentic, typical Thai culture away from common tourist paths will be rewarded soon, since the centuries-old culture can still be found in simple everyday situations. Whether the calm collection of alms by the monks in the early morning or the lively gathering of people at the traditional little kitchens by the roadsides. The special way of life of the Thai people is fascinating each traveler immediately.

Traditional, worldwide known artworks and the unique architecture from different epochs are only some of many cultural sights to be discovered in Thailand.

 

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Starting point for a journey to Thailand and surrounding countries might be the “Lanna International Choir Competition” to be held from October 19-23, 2016 in Chiang Mai, the country’s second oldest city and inviting choirs from all corners of the world to a musical get-together.

Starting from here there are excellent routes to Bangkok and to other parts of the country – the perfect opportunity to go for a journey of discovery of the Asian culture.

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