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Menora (dance)
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| Native name | Manora (Thai) |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Thai: มโนราห์, romanized: Manora |
| Instrument(s) | drums, gongs, cymbals and wooden clappers |
| Inventor | Siamese |
| Origin | Southern Thailand |
| Nora, dance drama in southern Thailand | |
|---|---|
| Country | Thailand |
| Reference | 01587 |
| Region | Asia and the Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2021 (16th session) |
| List | Representative |
Menora or Manora (มโนราห์, pronounced [mā.nōː.rāː]), sometimes shortened as Nora (โนรา, pronounced [nōː.rāː]) is traditional Siamese theatrical, musical, and acrobatic dance performance originated from the southern regions of Thailand.[1] Having similar plots adopted from Jataka tales of Manohara, this kind of performance is related to the Lakhon chatri (ละครชาตรี), another Siamese arts performance originating from central Thailand. Over five hundred years old, Nora is performed in Thailand's local community centres and at temple fairs and cultural events, and is passed on through training by masters in homes, community organizations and educational institutions.[1] In Malaysia, the practice of Menora has significantly declined since it has been banned by the government of Kelantan, which considers this kind of cultural performance as haram (lit. ‘forbidden’)[2] for being involved with polytheism.[3]
In 2021, Nora was officially recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.[1]
- ^ a b c "Nora, dance drama in southern Thailand". United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 2021.
- ^ Mohammad Taqi al-Modarresi (26 March 2016). The Laws of Islam (PDF). Enlight Press. ISBN 978-0994240989. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ New Straits Times (26 January 2020). "Kelantan has no plans to lift ban on Menora". New Straits Times.
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