RAM-WONG: CONTEMPORARY ENTERTAINMENT IN WANGSAPHUNG DISTRICT, LOEI PROVINCE

Abstract

       “Ram-Wong” is another type of contemporary entertainment that is popular and at one time was a favorite in the way of life and society of “Wang-Saphung” district residents. Ram-Wong in Wang-Saphung District The development is divided into 3 eras: 1) Early period: It was an era without electricity. The performance is therefore sung and played with real acoustic instruments. with performances according to traditional merit-making no ticket sales. Therefore, it is the nature of the real folk dance. 2) New Era: There is widespread use of electrical systems, resulting in a huge change in the form of Ram-Wong. There is an amplification system and with electric musical instruments which comes from the influence of foreign music culture by American soldiers coming in to set up military bases in Thailand. Causing the beginning to listen to Thai songs from international melodies and popular international music Which led to the development of the style of music played in Ram-Wong Band later. 3) Boom era: It was an era when Ram-Wong was very popular. Until being hired to play in many nearby provinces and it was also the era where there were 11 groups at most. There is a development of musical quality that shows musical skills and There is a better collection of song details. The quality of the sound system, including the stage and lighting, has improved. There is a medley music presentation format. The highlight of the performance of the Ram-Wong in Wang-Saphung District until the booming era, there are 3 types: 1) “Cheer Music Band” 2) “Band Dance” 3) “The Audience Joins the Band Dance.” Information about "Ram-Wong" in “Wang-Saphung” District If through this period that the various participants are still alive Therefore, it is difficult to ascertain the original information and may disappear. In this article, the author has studied and presented the development of the show management style. Including the reasons that cause this type of entertainment to decline in popularity.