Creative Performance as Amarin Sakka Chetiyachulamani

Abstract

This research aims to present the story of Phra Chulamani pagoda through the process of creating works in Isan folk dance, Amarin Sakka Chetiyachulamani series. It was a creative research. Data collected by documentary, related research, research tools, population and key informants.
The result of the research found the knowledge about Phra Chulamani pagoda. The base of this pagoda was big and made of black gem. The middle to the top of the pagoda was made of gold and decorated with 7 gem. The golden wall was decorated with the flags beautifully. This pagoda was built for worship the deities in the heaven. Amarin Sakka Chetiyachulamani performance inspired by the travelling of Indra and his followers to pay homage to Phra Chulamani pagoda by bringing fried rice, incense sticks, candles, incense, lamps and offerings. Moreover, he took the musical instruments to play and make offerings around the pagoda through the creative process of dance to make it visible and concrete, creating a performance, namely dance steps that the creator had designed newly by using a total of 36 actors. The performance is divided into 3 parts. The first one shows the meeting at the Suthammathevassapa hall in order to pay homage Phra Chulamani pagoda. The second part show the parade of Lord Indra and his followers coming to pay homage to Phra Chulamani pagoda. Finally, showing the fanfare playing music for offerings and the moral teachings of Phra Chulamani pagoda. The Lord Buddha dresses in new clothing designed by the creator and beautiful makeup in the style of dancing. Performance equipment includes high instruments and Lan Chang-style worship equipment, Isan musical instruments and use the melody of Isan music patterns mixed with traditional music.

Keywords: Creative dance, Amarin Sakka Chetiyachulamani