Dancing in the Streets, northern Thailand – Colourful Photography

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Last November, a friend and I passed through the town of Lamphun, in northern Thailand. With the standard temples, a riverside market, and various outdoor food stalls, it’s a typical Thai town.  

Coloured and choreographed … 

On that Sunday, however, much of the town was deserted, and there was little traffic on the streets. We soon learned that there was to be a celebration / festival of sorts in the large municipal park.

Prior to the start of the main attraction, many citizens from throughout the region would dance in the streets surrounding the park, in well-choreographed, colour-coordinated groups of dancers.   

… with a smile 

Before the dancing began, the performers spent hours practicing, preparing, and dressing up in brilliant traditional clothing. As this lady awaited the start of her group's performance, she was kind enough to strike a joyful pose for me – complete with a radiant smile.   

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I've witnessed the Thai traditional dance when I was in Pattaya 2 years ago in the elephant village :) I remember I joined dancing with them haha :D

I also heard that in thailand there is monkey festival, or tattoo festival. Correct me if I am wrong hehe :D

Do you mean that you danced with elephants!?!?!? When I dance, people might think that I look like an elephant!!!!

There are probably monkey festivals, and maybe a tattoo festival. But I'm not interested in either of them. (Well, maybe monkeys ...)

heheh there was an entertainment show in the elephant village , the thai dancer wear their traditional costume, we were invited to dance too :D

Lucky monkey eating buffet meal in that festival then :))

Maybe they "invited" you so that you would supply a buffet dinner to the monkeys!!

hahah i wish i can supply them :D :P i haven't had an opportunity to touch monkey yet, i guess they are friendly

hi friend,..

Nice picture and perfect shot for the woman at the back. I love her color combination

he friend,..

Before the dancing began, the performers spent hours practicing, preparing, and dressing up in brilliant traditional clothing. As this lady awaited the start of her group's performance, she was kind enough to strike a joyful pose for me – complete with a radiant smile.

Excellent description, excellent photography, excellent photographer.

P.s: The lady is beautiful.

..loved the the way she smile sir @majes.tytyty,the photo is indeed full of colors and so is her smile,it brightens the photo and the viewers mood.
..I've noticed that in Thailand,dancers had that "gold,long accessories"on their finger tip.

Yes, every one of the female dancers had those long accessories. We tried to ask them what they signified, but they did not understand our questions.

And we would not have understood their answers, if they had provided any. :-(

..language barrier sir @majes.tytyty, those accessories made them look more graceful with their hand gestures when dancing and thats what interest me the most

What a paradox! A very creative way to say there was a deep language barrier between your party and the Thailand dancers @majes.tytyty

hi friend,..

Awesome photo and nice enetry for coloful photography vhallenge I wish you all the best for this great challenge Keep it up

wow this is definitely an entertaining show, happy to enjoy a great holiday, I usually if the day day like to find entertainment, if only this show is in my area I would be happy to watch this show

I feel the festivity. I commend those performers who keep their enthusiasm and gracefulness even when they are weary. They always have this sweet smile for the audience and its positivity is very contagious.

You look favourably attractive. What was the name of event u attended ?

We were told the name, but it was in Thai, and I could not remember it.

very cultural and colorful event.. lots of fun lol

beautiful picture

Wow.... That's a great photography with amazing travel . Great sensation. Nice to see
colourfulphotography of @majes.tytyty.
Keep it up

This must've been a happy and prancing day. ♥ She's camera ready. lol

very nice this photo, i like it

Photography is one person passion...
I think you have a passion and that is colourfulphotography ?@majes.tytyty

Photography is beautiful, this moment is very special only certain events there are moments like this ..

her joy is also colourfull!
nicely captured

Very beatiful ,nice

nice photohraphy and taravel.i liked this..

Her dress is colorful and her smile is charming . You can see from her smile that she is very happy . Nice and sharp photo @majes.tytyty

I like your post its very nice photography

Touching story. I appreciate your thinking to share your knowledge with us.
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beautiful traditional culture. Respect all cultures, it's educative for us.

Seeing this made me smile. Nice picture

Wow! Great photography. You are awesome. Thanks for sharing. Upvote and resteem done

Great post thanks for sharing

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Thailand is a beautiful and exciting country, I alway want to visit here <3

Excellent photo. You are very lucky to photograph this sincere smile.