In the tourism sector, Thailand is a very popular holiday destination for travelers from different countries. This is due not so much to the fact that this is one of the few countries in the world where residents have the right to personal opinions and freedom of choice of sexual orientation, but to the fact that the entertainment industry here is aimed at obtaining maximum emotional impressions.
Regardless of whether there is an introduction of elephants, a transvestite cabaret or a Siam Niramit show, they show the incredible ability to work, talent and love of Thais for their work and traditions.
Phuket Show
Thais are a completely extraordinary people who do the most incredible things with their lifestyle or work. For example, one of the best resorts in the country - the island of Phuket, is famous for its many shows, in which a significant part of the population takes part.
According to the reviews of vacationers, in Thailand they can appreciate the moments of life and make them as happy as possible, but for many foreigners, shows have been organized (for example, Siam Niramit), which should remove the burden of everyday stressful life.
In addition to spectacular performances for adults arranged by transvestites, visitors to Phuket expect:
- The Palazzo theatrical restaurant, where not only serving food on the table becomes a real show, but also during its absorption, customers are participants in an amazing show.
- A stunning museum of 3D paintings, among which you can take pictures, creating the illusion of running away from dinosaurs, flying on a carpeted plane or traveling on a gondola in Venice.
- A zoo, a butterfly garden and an aquarium are favorite vacation spots for couples with children.
- The Siam Niramit (Phuket) show , the reviews of which are the most enthusiastic, is exactly the sight that guarantees an unforgettable experience for a lifetime, because they are based not only on the history of Thailand since the creation of the world, but on the very soul of this island and its inhabitants.
It is important to know: this country is a place unsurpassed in scale and quality of rest, where hundreds of thousands of travelers flock to each year who want to plunge into the atmosphere of freedom and the opportunity to fulfill their most secret dreams or plunge into a fairy tale.
Start of performance: Thai village in Ethnopark
Siam Niramit is a show that begins not on the stage, but with the presentation of the historical and cultural life of the local population to tourists. Thais honor their traditions and crafts, so a village in the park of the same name is an opportunity for foreigners who are highly respected and respected here to get to know the inhabitants of the country more deeply.
Memo for tourists: Thais instinctively do not trust people who do not smile. This friendly and extremely peace-loving people have a sign that only those who have something to hide or who plan a malicious intent are not up to smiles.
In the ethnic village, guests are shown the life and customs of an ordinary Thai settlement. Here you can see the ways of producing real silk, get acquainted with the agricultural technology of growing vegetables, get a Thai boxing lesson and become a member of numerous entertainment programs.
Siam Niramit (Phuket) is a park where every guest can "try on" the customs of local residents, becoming a spectator of an elephant show or taking part in feeding animals. What do tourists write in their reviews? A visit to the ethnic village and the following folk dances, Thai boxing, the performance of war elephants to the sounds of drums - all this is perceived as the promised show of Siam Niramit, but the most grandiose spectacle is yet to come.
Submission to the show
The houses in the ethnic village are built in the style of the northern and southern provinces, each of which introduces the culture and customs of their inhabitants. For example, in the huts of the “northerners” their national costumes are presented, which everyone can try on and take pictures of themselves. Judging by the reviews, many park guests do this.
At the “southerners”, local craftsmen work in the houses, demonstrating their skills in various crafts. Travelers can take silk, pottery, or fabric painting lessons. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, which serves Thai, Japanese, European and vegetarian dishes as a buffet. It is designed to receive 1,200 clients at the same time, and the nearby theater venue allows you to enjoy food and at the same time watch performances by Thai artists and boxers.
Everyone can take a short elephant ride, which in 10 minutes of an extraordinary trip will cost only 200 baht.
After the guests got an idea about the life and traditions of the Thais, they are invited to the Siam Niramit (Phuket) show. The reviews of those who visited him note that his only drawback is the ban on shooting and photographing.
It is important to know: the violators of the ban will face an impressive fine, so telephones and other equipment that can be removed must be handed over before the start of the performance.
The first action of the play: 1st act
This theatrical performance is an exact repetition of a show held in Bangkok. It consists of 3 actions, each of which is divided into several acts. There is a kind of break between the actions, during which information on different screens is given in different languages, what the audience expects in the following scenes and what they are talking about.
In the first action, the story is about 4 regions of Thailand and their history. The story of the formation of the kingdom of Lanna is preceded by everything, namely, the time when peace and prosperity reigned in it.
The performance begins with a spectacular royal procession to the Buddha temple for worship and rituals. The king of Lanna, accompanied by his faithful warriors and dancers carrying the gifts of Buddha, meets the queen to the sounds of war drums, and together they launch flying lanterns into the sky. The first act ends with a sword dance with sabers.
2-4th acts
The second act of the play Siam Niramit is dedicated to cultural traditions that united 2 civilizations. Events unfold on the market of the port city, located on the shores of the South Sea. The artists represent the theater of shadows, a completely magical performance, a dance of manor performed by acrobats and a rongem presented by Shri-Vijay dancers.
In the third act, Isan, the north-eastern part of the country, appears before the audience. The action is dedicated to the sermons that the Buddha brought to the people, accompanied by traditional songs and dances.
The last act speaks of the life of the royal court and ordinary people during the so-called Golden Age in the central plain of Ayutthaya.
Second Action: Paradise and Hell
In this part of the show Siam Niramit (the photo below demonstrates this), the Thais reveal their beliefs and understanding of Hell, Paradise and something like Purgatory, called Himaphan (magic forest).
This people believes in the existence of these places, which is probably why the performance in the 2nd part, although colorful, is very serious. This is especially true for the punishments of sinners in Hell. Paradise is headed by the supreme Thai god Indra, who looks at the world from the height of Mount Phra Sumeru, which the local population considers the center of the universe. Surrounded by angels and other gods and goddesses, in the radiance of gold and the brilliance of diamonds, they meet the righteous and surround them with honors.
Himaphan
The magic forest, according to the belief of Thais, is on the verge of heaven and earth. It is inhabited by mythical animals and gods. In this scene, the actors depict the eternal struggle between the god of thunder and the goddess of lightning. The treacherous Ramasuna longs to have lightning, therefore attacks Mekkhala, but she stops him by firing “arrows” and sending heavy rain on him. On stage, indeed, at this time rain poured and lightning flashed.
Reviews of the Siam Niramite show that this is the most spectacular performance, filled with amazing special effects.
Third show action
This part of the show is completely devoted to the main holidays of Thais. Among them:
- Initiation into monks is a ritual that every Thai man must go through, having been ordained at least for a short while.
- The festival of spirits is a very cheerful holiday that everyone loves, from young to old, it is customary to wear masks of various spirits and worship the Buddha.
- The washing of all the Buddha statues in the country is Songkran festival, which is also dedicated to the worship of young people by the elderly.
- Loy Kratong is the veneration of the goddess of water. A real river flows on the stage, along which the actors swim in a boat.
The Siam Niramit show is a truly grandiose spectacle that leaves a lasting impression in the soul. So his guests write about him. To experience this, travelers return to this country again and again.