The Ramayana in Myanmar | A Burmese Tapestry (Kalaga/shwe chi doe) | Curator's Corner S8 Ep10
In 1767, Hsinbyushin, king of the Konbaung dynasty of central Myanmar, launched an attack on the kingdom of Ayutthaya (central Thailand). After Hsinbyushin's victory, many of Ayutthaya's people were forcibly moved into the Burmese heartland, but with some continuing to work in their specialist fields. One such group were the Thai theatrical troupes. And they took the Burmese court by storm by giving performances of the Ramayana epic.
Today, curator Alexandra Green looks at a ‘shwe chi doe’ or ‘kalaga’, which is a textile hanging from central Myanmar. The textiles depicts scenes from the 'The Ramayana', which originated in India, but which was adapted for local use in many parts of Southeast Asia. Although known in Myanmar before 1767, the narrative became particularly popular after the arrival of the Thai troupes. It was performed and adapted in a variety of art forms, showing the lasting impact of Thai theatre in Myanmar.
Burma to Myanmar is on until 11 February 2024.
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An excellent presentation! Full of information for further investigation! Thanks!
The Ramayana in Myanmar | A Burmese Tapestry (Kalaga/shwe chi doe) | Curator's Corner S8 Ep10 1833pm 30.11.23 excellent!!!!!!
Extraordinary sophisticated and elegant.
Quite interesting.
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I love this 💕💕💕
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Brilliant guidance, lots of info, not one second boring. ❤
This is beautiful.
Very interesting 👍
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Thank you ! Looking forward to checking out this exhibition in December. I've been to Ayutthaya only once mainly cos of a popular Thai tv series that is based during that era. Love Destiny series - Buppae Sunniwat & Prom Likit. 😊 As well as the docu 'Mark of Empire'
Facinating
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We did a family yrip to Ayuttya. Hugely interesting remains ... but that substantial city had bee reduced to a skeleton by the Burmese. Like the ruins of a 1945 European city after a 1000 bomder raid.
Ramayana happened in India, you should have mentioned that as well