Uttar Pradesh government’s Culture Department is organising the country’s first training and performance programme of world famous KHON (खोन) Ramlila, a masked form of Ramlila art of Thailand in collaboration with Thai government.
Trained artists will perform at Grand Deepotsav function which will be organised on 26th of this month in Ayodhya.
About KHON Ramlila
KHON Ramlila of Thailand is included in the list of UNESCO’s Intangible cultural heritage and it’s a form of masked dance depicting the scenes of Ramlila.
It has no dialogues and background voices narrate the whole story of Ramayana.
KHON Ramlila’s performance is also a visual delight famous for its beautiful attire and golden masks.
