Shadow Plays of Nakhon : Component and Knowledge Management in Network of Performance of Shadow Play in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

Abstract

          This article is part of the research on Cultural Capital Management of Shadow Puppet Show to Upgrade Community Economy and to Build a Sense of Love of Own Locality around Cultural Market Area in front of Wat Phra Mahathat Vihan, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The objective was to analyze component and knowledge management in network of performance of Shadow Play in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The findings revealed as follows: The composition is a shadow puppet troupe that is assumed to have evolved from Nang Yai, has 6-8 members and uses instruments such as 1 Thap, 1 Mong, 1 small drum,
1 Pi, 1 cymbals, and use music to make fun. There are shadow puppets such as a hermit, Shiva. Chapters: Mayor, Queen, Giant and Clown. The show uses debating techniques and corresponds to social situations on various occasions such as feasts, celebrations, unlucky events, and income-producing events. There is a belief in performing shadow puppet shows before leaving home, while traveling, when reaching the host's house. When arriving at the cinema and playing shadow play There is knowledge management for contemporary adaptations such as stories and music. which can convey cultural identity.