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Khon : Thailandโ€™s First Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Promotion and Safeguarding of Khon, Cultural to encourage the study of systematic data collecting by means of
Heritage in Thailand Today knowledge management plus research study aiming at developing
Khon performance wisdom in order to further passing on to the next
Guidelines for promotion and safeguarding of cultural generation. Besides the knowledge management, it is also essential
heritageโ€œKhonโ€afterbeinginscribedonUNESCOโ€™sRepresentativeList to create Khon accessible for digital archives in order to be the
oftheIntangibleCulturalHeritageofhumanityincludedthefollowing possessors of Khon heritage and the public for the purpose of study
measures. and research.
(a) Legal Measures
- To establish a bureau in charge of operations (e) Dissemination and Public Relations Measures
following the Promotion and Preservation of Intangible Cultural Tosuitablylaunchpublicrelationsanddisseminationof
HeritageActB.E.2559(2016),withresponsibilityforthepromotionand Khon subject to all target groups, although Khon courses are offered in
preservation of the national intangible cultural heritage, promoting educationalsystembutinfact,remainedinaccessible to the majority
a cooperative network between the public and private bodies as well of people. Many do not understand the practical tradition and thus
as organizing practice, conducting relevant research, public relations use it improperly i.e. using Khon as media and make fun of it which
and dissemination of passing down the national precious heritage in finally led to conflicts between successors adhering to Khon tradition
perpetuation. andthenewgenerationwhodonotunderstandthepracticalfolkways.
- To concretely prepare a master plan for the It is necessary to raise people awareness of understanding the same
promotion and safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage connotation, value, and prominence of Khon via media i.e. television,
enabling participation by those involved in various fields of Khon radio, printed media and social media.
performancei.e.community,groups,individuals,organizationsaswell (f) Promoting Khon Study Measures
as related institutes. To promote and support setting up learning venues as
part of promoting Khon study for children, students and the public
(b) Budget Measures
- Topushformorebudgetallocationbythegovernment who interested in Khon. For example, The SUPPORT Foundation of Her
sector for the promotion and safeguarding of Khon due to costly MajestyGueenSirikithasrecentlyplannedtoestablishtheRoyalKhon
expenses in each Khon performance which include payment for Museumasaimingforthesystematicstorageofcostumes,performing
performers, musicians, chorus and high-priced musical instruments, equipment, backdrops, and technical supplies that will soon open for
costumes, ornaments and other related materials. public to visit. Another sample ; Khon mask making center opens and
- To encourage participation of private sector in the create a programme which visitors are welcome to experience and
promotion and safeguarding of Khon with allocated budget while learn how to make Khon mask.
recognition and various benefits be provided in return by the state, for
example, tax exemption when hiring a Khon troupe to show.
(c) Personnel Measures
To honor the experts who overachieeve in Khon by
nomination process of the prestigious National Artist Award or
outstanding cultural achievement, Since thos who involved in Khon
are true experts in this specific field. Devotedly, the artistic skills have
been transferred by them to keep passing down the national heritage
possible in the days ahead. They should therefore have pride in their
significant contribution to the gorgeous performing arts.
(d) Research Measures
To enhance and promote the study and research on
knowledge and wisdom related to Khon, for instance, the knowledge
of the art of Khon performing in various aspects such as music,
craftsmanship, ritual and traditions of the performing. Furthermore,

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