A Must See - The Royal Barges National Museum - Bangkok Thailand
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- The Royal Barges Museum houses eight of the 50 historic boats that form a procession on the water during very important official ceremonies. Their appearance on the water is now extremely rare, only 16 times in the last 65 years. They are all made of teak, beautifully carved and decorated. For lovers of Thai art and history, they are a must-see.
In the past, the Chao Phraya River and related canals were the main communication route of Bangkok, including for the royal family, who had a large fleet of boats. During the Burmese attack on Ayutthaya, all the kingdom’s boats were destroyed in a fire. King Rama I had new boats built resembling those that had been lost, but this time he decided that they would be used only for ceremonial purposes, including the Katin ceremony, which was held in October or November of each year and in which the royal family would sail down the river followed by a procession of boats.
During the civil and military governments that followed the 1932 coup, many of the empire’s assets were confiscated, including the boats. In addition, many were destroyed during World War II, only to be restored when the imperial family returned to power.
The names of the four most important boats are: Suphannahongse, Anantanakaraj, Anekkachatphuchong and Narai Song Suban. The boats are made of teak wood, carved from a single log.
The museum was small but well worth it since you are seeing something that is unique to Thailand. The boats are amazing works of art as well as part of a rich history of Thailand. Enjoy the video!
You can also see my videos on Rumble, Bitchute, Odysee and Subscribe Star. If you have any questions of comments and wish to contact me directly I can be reached by email at endlessjourneytravels@gmail.com
Follow me on Twitter @AEndlessJourney
#endlessjourney
#thailand
#travel
If you want to learn more about Thai history take a look at a video I made from Thailands first capital city.
Thailands 1st capital - Sukhothai World Heritage Site
ruclips.net/video/6HrXsmu6KeE/видео.html
Beautiful ceremonial boat
These boats are amazing. Just to think they were carved by hand from a single tree.
One of the good museums There are important ceremonial boats to be kept for viewing.
Yes it’s very good. Have you been there? Do you know if it’s possible to see the other boats that are stored at the navy yard?
@@endlessjourneytravels I've visited that place a long time ago. I'm not sure most of the places are not open for tourists to visit.
Fun fact! I got lost trying to find the exit to the main road. LOL
That is funny. :) you never know where some of the narrow alleyways will take you in this city.
How did you like the museum?
Narai Songsubhan is a representation of the Narayana God on his Garuda. According to Thai Devaraja (God-King) beliefs, the Thai king during his coronation undergoes an apotheosis that makes him the Earthly embodiment of the Narayana god, an avatar of Vishnu. The Garuda is the personification of the power of the skies, triumphs over the Nagas, the personification pf the power of water, therefore Narayana’s supremacy over Garuda means the king is master of the skies and waters, central elements to all agricultural societies, and where the institution of Thai monarchy legitimizes its rule.
Very good information. Thank you for sharing. I knew about the garuda and the naga but I didn’t understand how it was tied into the Thai king. Thanks for watching and commenting.