Festivals and Theatrical
forms of Asia
there is no one single form that makes up asian theatre and
festivals, but many different forms, many unique to one area.
Loy Krathong
— The Floating Lantern Festival
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Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most-loved festivals,
occurring at the November full moon to mark the end of the rainy
season. On the night of the festival, Thai people make a wish as
they launch their krathongs onto the rivers, canals, and lakes.
There are two types of lanterns made
in Thailand

khom loi - made of rice
paper and is released
into the sky.

Krathong - is made
from banana stock and
leaves, created in a
lotus shape and
decorated with flowers,
candles and incense.
Kodo Taiko drum festival

Kodō
( 鼓 童 )
is
a
professional taiko drumming
troupe.
Based
on
Sado
Island, Japan, they have had a
role in popularizing taiko
drumming, both in Japan and
abroad.

Taiko are a broad range
of Japanese percussion instrum
ents. In Japanese, the term
refers to any kind of drum, but
outside Japan, it is used
specifically to refer to any of the
various Japanese drums
Modern Taiko Ensemble

"Kumi-daiko" literally means a taiko ensemble that consists of
various taikos. Surprisingly, the Kumi-daiko style was invented in
1950's by single person although taiko itself has a long history.

Daihachi Oguchi, the founder of Osuwa Daiko, created the KumiDaiko style in 1951.
Dragon Boat Carnival, Hong Kong

The International Dragon Boat Championship is in
ancient Chinese festival turned into the Hong Kong Dragon
Boat Carnival. Held in the Victoria Harbor, this carnival is
marked by the Dragon Boat races that take place.
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