Land of Smiles: Thailand

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Land of Smiles: Thailand

Released: Jan 1, 1973

Runtime: 0h 26m

Rating: ⭐ 10 / 10

Documentary

Overview

Thai folk songs and dances - such as the beautiful fingernail dance and the precision bamboo dance - are filmed in performance, as is a segment from the classical the epic poem/dance, the Ramayana. The program also looks at Thailand's rural cottage industries and river trade, explores temple ceremonies, architecture, and religious art as well as the Buddhist way of life in the monasteries and villages.