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Culture Ways of Life and Wisdom
• Phin Pia has been developed from Phin Thanu (arrow-shaped lute), while its sound-generating and flicking principles are similar to
those of Phin Namtao (gourd-shaped lute). A half coconut shell is used as a sound head. Phin Pia’s rod is made of hardwood for its
own strength and beautiful sounds.