The Choreographic Creation of Ward Fon Baisri Krab Baramee Phraphutthawiset Hao

Abstract

This research aimed to study the history of the wrist-binding ceremony in the event of gilding the Buddha image called Luang Pho Phutthawiset at Ban Chee Thuan, Chi Thuan Sub-district, Khueang Nai District, Ubon Ratchathani to create a dance performance “Ward Fon Baisri Krab Baramee Phraphutthawiset Hao.” Qualitative and creative research were used in this study. Research tools consisted of the study of academic papers and related creative research in dance performance, observation and interview with experts and those involved in research. Data were analyzed to find patterns in the creation of the performance.

          The results showed that Phraphutthawiset is the respectable Buddha image of Chi Thuan villagers and people believing in his sanctity. The wrist-binding ceremony is held in April. The villagers of Chi Thuan and nearby villages will cooperately organize an event to celebrate Luang Pho Phraphutthawiset during the full moon day of the 5th lunar month every year, which is called the “The Annual Gilding Ceremony of Luang Pho Phutthawiset,” and celebrate the wrist-binding ceremony. Patterns of creative performance are as follows. 1) The music used for the performance was a folk Ponglang band applied with modern music. 2) The costumes were created from wearing woven cloth in Chi Thuan as a sarong with fish pattern covering the feet, a white lace blouse, a breast cloth with Mani Chi Thuan pattern, silver jewelry and a bun decorated with a gardenia. 3) The dance moves came from the imagination of worshiping Phraphutthawiset, a representative of the Buddha in Buddhism, with great humility. 4) Phan Bai Sri Khan Mak Beng is the props for the performance to be used in the ceremony to worship Phraphutthawiset for the prosperity of the country and people.