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International Programme on Thai Culture
The Cultural Educational Centre and The Educational Development Centre of The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand alongside the Thai Trade and Cultural Organization in United Kingdom and IAMTF have the pleasure to offer educational programmes on Thai culture from March 10 - 14, 2001 while the members of IAMTF are participating in the
Amateur Muaythai World Championship Tournament.
check transfer to Bank Account draft E-mail: charuwan_ch@hotmail.com Airmail: Ms. Charuwan Cholpraserd Faculty of Education Chulalongkorn University Phyathai Road, Patumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand Deadline for application: Open Required qualifications: Adequate proficiency in English because the classes will be conducted in English. Course Descriptions: The 1st Option of the Seminar Session: 15 hours 001 Thai Cultural Dimension The course includes several aspects of the Thai culture. There will be parts that are lectures and also excursion or sightseeing tours to distinguished sites, visits to temples and palaces. The content of the course includes miscellaneous Thai local wisdom as the following: a. Authentic Thai Cuisine It is apparent that nowadays, the flavors of Thai dishes is renowned and have become favourites in the international communities such as "Tom Yam Kung or Hot and Spicy Prawn Soup", " Kaeng Kari Kai or Chicken Green Curry"or "Som Tam or Green Papaya Salad" The participants will be taught how to cook several popular Thai food and the traditional culinary art from Thai expertise. b.Thai Traditional Music The course is designed to demonstrate how Thai music differs from the western music. The course aims to teach participants to learn how to appreciate Thai traditional music, different tunes of various musical instruments, Thai melody and in an ensemble. They will be able to sing simple Thai songs too. c.Thai Classical Dance The course aims to enable participants to understand and appreciate the aesthetics of traditional Thai performing arts. They can learn graceful, fundamental movements of Thai dance. They can understand the linkages of Thai music, rhythm and melody. They can also perform folk dance through the trainings Simultaneously, they can gain recreational and health benefit its from the class. d.The Thai Language The course is designed for speaking, listening, writing and reading skills for communication. The participants will be taught how to use and pronounce correct words and grammar foot eh language. Practical conc\versations are emphasized. The jargons focus of the ones used in Thai cultural classes, eg. Muaythai, Kkrabi Krabong, Nuad Thai and etc. e. Muaythai The course is designed to provide for basic knowledge about Muaythai or Thai boxing, its historical background, traditions, aesthetics and value. The traditional graceful gestures for paying respect to their boxing masters. Fundamental movements of hands, legs, knees, elbows and body by using various typical positions. f. Krabi Krabong The course is designed to teach the knowledge and understanding of this Traditional Thai martial arts: sword and baton or club fighting as aesthetic valuesand Thai mannerism tio their masters. Participants must know how to train themselves for mind concentration that can result on good practice in their own way of life. g. Authentic Thai Traditional Massage: Nuad Thai Thai traditional massage is an ancient art for massage as healing art and comforting. It can release stress, physical pain and give good health. Foot massage will also demonstrated in this course. As a very well-known discipline, genuine and traditional of Thailand, participants will be introduced to some basic original techniques and skills to massage others for comfort and therapeutic purposes. h. Foot Massage The art of giving foot massage can be illness healing as well as a comforting method.This massage certainly has plenty of appealing benefits. The participants can be professional foot masseurs or give a massage to family members or friends for good health. i.Takraw This Thai sport is a traditional Thai game played by kicking a rattan ball and make scores. A player can kick it into basket hung above him or over a net to the other side. The players can learn techniques to control a Takraw ball. The participants can gain experience, skills, techniques, recreation and exercise benefits. j. Thai Buddhism The majority of the Thai people observe Buddhism. Many people all over the world may find out ways to make their lives better and more peaceful. The teaching of the Lord of Buddha may help you out. The participants will be introduced the essence of Buddhism which will help you understand man and yourself better. The 2nd Option of Seminar Sessions: 002 Muaythai The course is designed to provide intensive skills of the Thai boxing and taught by the experts and grandmasters of the native country. The participants will be able to learn higher techniques and skills directly. Thai boxers use some skills and postures. It should be very attractive and useful for practitioners of Muaythai because they will gain first-hand experiences. 003 Krabi Krabong The course is designed to enhance the skills and techniques of Krabi Krabong practitioners. The participants can learn them directly from Thai grandmasters who can transfer original know-how to them. They will certainly gain first-hand experiences from the authentic school of martial arts. 004 Authentic Thai Traditional Massage: Nuad Thai The ancient art for massage as healing art and comforting has become internationally renowned for its beneficial results. It can release stress, physical pain and give good health. This art of stretching and acupressure can comfort tense muscles help blood circulation, digestion, headaches and breathing systems. This local wisdom of the Thai people is a quite well liked practice all over the world. Participants can gain the techniques and skills to massage friends and family members. 005 Takraw This course is designed to teach participants to play Trakraw balls skillfully. They can gain original and authentic techniques from Thai masters in their native land. They will be taught also the rules of the games to be really good players. For more information: www.thaiculture.com Ms. Charuwan Cholpraserd Faculty of Education Chulalongkorn University Phyathai Road, Patumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand E-mail: charuwan_ch@hotmail.com Tel: (662) 2182535-7, Fax: (662) 2182533
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