GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF SOUTHERN FOLK PERFORMANCES: TIM MAO DANCE, TRANG PROVINCE

Abstract

This research paper article on the conservation and restoration of the southern folk performance, Tim Mao Dance, Trang Province, aims to study the dance movements and conservation and restoration of Tim Mao Dance, Trang Province. The researcher used a qualitative research method by collecting field data from in-depth interviews and participatory observation from 14 key informants by purposive selection. The research results found that Tim Mao Dance is the first performance before entering the story of Likay Pa, Ban Khlong Palian, Trang Province. It was inspired by the main occupation of the villagers in the past, which was rice farming, both glutinous rice and rice fields. The Likay Pa troupe of Ban Khlong Palian, Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province, therefore adopted the local style of pounding rice or Tim Mao, from the process of putting it in the mortar, pounding it, and putting it in a container, as dance movements in the performance, along with songs played from southern folk music, namely Thap, Moeng, Ching, Pi, and Krap, in a cheerful melody. However, at present, this performance is about to disappear due to the lack of successors and lack of support from the government and private sectors, causing the Likay Pa troupe of Ban Khlong Palian. Yan Ta Khao District, Trang Province has a small space for performances. Therefore, researchers have studied the dance postures in detail and compiled a dance posture manual for those who are interested. They have also revived the performance by providing a space for performances, coordinating with government and private agencies in Trang Province to provide opportunities for the troupe to disseminate the beautiful culture so that it will continue into the future.