Royal Patronage Revives Thai Masked Dance Khon
Bangkok: The conservation of Khon (Thai traditional masked dance-drama) has been a central royal initiative, leading to the dramatic revival of the high-art performance under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. This revived form is widely known as the Khon of the SUPPORT Foundation or Royal Khon. According to Thai News Agency, the massive restoration effort