PERFORMING KLONG KON YAO IN TAI YAI’S TRADITIONAL EVENT IN KHUN YUAM DISTRICT MAE HONG SON PROVINCE

Abstract

The research about Performing Klong Kon Yao in Tai Yai’s traditional event in Khun Yuam District Mae Hong Son Province the researcher has 2 objectives which are to study the playing of Klong Kon Yao in the performance in Tai Yai’s traditional event in Khun Yuam District Mae Hong Son Province and to study Klong Kon Yao in context of Tai Yai traditional performance, Khun Yuam District Mae Hong Son Province The research found out that there are musical instruments consist in a musical band in Klong Kon Yao Khun Yuam District Mae Hong Son Province, which are Klong Kon Yao, Cymbals, High tone gong and Low tone gong the way to play Klong Kon Yao will produce the sound by hitting the drum, sounds as “peng”, “yub”, “pee”, “ka”, “pup”, “pae” and “dueng”. The beginning of the rhythm always starts with Klong Kon Yao, the speed of the rhythm will be constant in all show. There are both accord to the rhythm and cross cutting rhythm. In the end play the same rhythm in the same way in all shows of Tai Yai people, which are “King Kara Bird Dance”, “Toh Dance Show”, “Ka Laew Show (sword dance), “Ka Lai Show (hands dance), “Tai Dance Show” and playing along in any traditional activities. Context of Tai Yai traditional performance, Khun Yuam District Mae Hong Son Province at Klong Kon Yao and inherit from the origin such as “Poy Sang Long tradition” which is marble parade that goes around the town. There will always be Klong Kon Yao in that parade. And “11 Poy Lern tradition” or “Jong Para tradition”. There are many performances such as Tho dance and animal dance that use Klong Kon Yao band playing along in the show. Besides that, Klong Kon Yao plays the roles in many auspicious occasions such as weddings, house merit, etc. since the rhythm of Klong Kon Yao is fun so they use Klong Kon Yao to entertain in many auspicious activities but not misfortune activity. It’s safe to say that Klong Kon Yao is a part of Tai Yai people in Khun yuam District Mae Hong Son’s life inseparably.