The Cretivity of Thai Dance " The heavenly slave pay repect to pra ka pung pee deva"

Abstract

          This research aims to study the history, role and importance of Phra Khapungpee as well as the
culture and beliefs of the Sukhothai people towards Phra Khapungpee in Sukhothai Province in order
to create a Thai classical dance performance called “Dhipaya Thewatasi Pays Respect to Phra Khapungpee Teppada”.                                                                                                                                                                                            The results of the study revealed that Phra Khapungpee is important to believe. The faith of
the peo le of Sukhothai since the past in the form of a keeper of Sukhothai. There was a female
image found in the same direction as the inscription that said it was the residence of Phra Khapungpee. But the people of Sukhothai believe that this image is known as “Phra Mae Ya” until today, in the creation of the Dhipaya Thewatasi Pays Respect to Phra Khapungpee Teppada. The researcher used Dr Suraphon Wirararak’s dance concepts and steps in designing the dance according to the acting elements. Laying out creative ideas, performing as a dance performance for worshiping the gods according to traditional beliefs by using music and musical instruments from the Sukhothai archeology. All 8 female actors assumed to be the maids of the father of Sukhothai. The dress has a mixture of Indian, Khmer and Thai designs. The dance process is according to the structure of the 4 dance stages, namely debut (Tha Ook), making a wish (Kor Porn) (2 Chans rhythm), Leela Nattayatasi, (Chan Diew rhythm), La Rong (Tha La) by using dance moves from Pleng Cha, Pleng Rew and Mae Bot (dance prototypes) in order to communicate the meanings of converting rows and setting up arches.