About Researching and Deconstructing Thailand’s traditional khon dance  

Renowned dancer and choreographer Pichet Klunchun will focus on his lifelong pursuit of the traditional khon dance of Thailand. Pichet will reveal the way he has researched and interpreted this art form, presenting it in a contemporary context and passing it to the next generation. He will also discuss the use of technology in his work and his experience with collaborating with young talents from the HKAPA School of Dance and the Young Friends of the Hong Kong Arts Festival. 

This event is also part of the Dean’s Special Artist Series of the School of Dance at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), moderated by Professor Anna CY Chan, Dean of the School of Dance at HKAPA.

Speaker:
Pichet Klunchun
Dancer and Choreographer

Moderator:
Prof. Anna CY Chan, Dean of the School of Dance, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

About Pichet Klunchun
Pichet Klunchun combines the traditional classical Thai dance language with a contemporary sensibility, while retaining the heart and wisdom of the history of the dance. He trained in the classical Thai mask dance khon from the age of 16 with Master Chaiyot Khummanee. During the past 15 years, Pichet has earned domestic acclaim for his efforts in contemporising khon. He has regularly participated in intercultural performing arts festivals in North America, Asia and Europe.

Pichet has received various international awards, including the 2008 ECF Princess Margriet Award for Cultural Diversity from the European Cultural Foundation, the 2012 Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture for his cultural contributions in France, Thailand and all over the world, and the 2014 John D. Rockefeller 3rd Award from the Asian Cultural Council.
 

Registration: https://www.hk.artsfestival.org/en/programme/PLUS_Pichet_Klunchun

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