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🇹🇭 UNESCO Recognizes Nora Dance from Southern Thailand as Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Nora dance, also known as Manora, is a traditional dance-drama of Southern Thailand, deeply rooted in ancient animistic and Hindu-Buddhist beliefs. It combines graceful, stylized movements with elaborate costumes, including wing-like extensions and ornate headdresses.

Traditionally performed as a form of spiritual offering or storytelling, the Nora dance depicts tales from folklore and mythology, often accompanied by live percussion and chanting. It is considered not just entertainment but a sacred art form passed down through generations, symbolizing identity, heritage, and spiritual connection for the communities in Southern Thailand and parts of northern peninsular Malaysia.

In Malaysia, a similar traditional performance known as Tarian Menora is proudly preserved by the Malaysian Siamese (Orang Siam) community, reflecting deep-rooted cultural ties across the region.

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