Tai Mek (Climbing Cloud) for solo clarinet
By Yos Vaneesorn
Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is a long-standing cultural heritage of Thailand. It plays an important role in the cultural context beyond self-defense. But it also includes beliefs in rituals through dance moves before the fight with music accompanying the dance. Before the battle, boxers will perform the “Wai Khru Ram Muay” dance as a ritual act of showing respect to mentors and parents, as well as asking for blessings from the sacred powers according to their beliefs to protect themselves and be safe from the fight. It is expressed in various dance moves that have been transmitted from Muay Thai masters, including the chanting of in...