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Cultural Shows |
 Performances
of traditional Thai arts and culture can be found in many
restaurants and first-class hotels. The performances are often
rolled into a package including a set menu of Thai cuisine.
Typical
cultural shows arise from each of the four distinctive regions
of Thailand. The elaborate and beautiful costumes and the
graceful movements of the dancers are always a big draw among
visitors to the country.
However,
to see a full-blown performance from the Ramakien or one of
the regional dramatic performances you need to visit a larger
cultural center such as the National Theater or the Thailand
Cultural Center (Tel +66 2 247-0028) on Ratchadapisek
Road. The cultural center organizes regular dramatic performances
on the weekends.
From
Bangkok, the Rose Garden (also known as Suan Samphran) is
a center for cultural performances and all things Thai. Performances
are usually arranged as a one-day tour package from Bangkok.
But it's also possible to get there by your own means. Cultural
performances here are unlike anywhere else. Apart from the
four-region cultural shows, they also demonstrate aspects
of daily life such as ordination and wedding ceremonies. The
shows are quite humorous.
Phuket
FantaSea on the island of Phuket is the latest venue for culture
vultures. The company running this venue also operates Safari
World in Bangkok. Phuket FantaSea is being promoted worldwide
as the ultimate Thai cultural experience. It helps add color
to your visit to Phuket, the Pearl of the Andaman
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