Wednesday, April 25, 2007

WOOTS!

sorry for such a late post...was rather tired out...but:
WE APPEARED ON THAI NATIONAL TV! and a few minutes of channel 5 news too...
long rehearsals, sweat and blood for the thai princess's performance have finally come to an end...
here are some pics!


Setting Up... at the University Cultural Centre Theatre...


In Rehearsal. "Maha Chai' to welcome the princess...


Rehearsing 'Chuen Chumnum' and 'Klum Dontri' where the princess will play with us on her Saw Duang (an Erhu like instrument)there are singers too!


Me on the Khawng Wong Lek...


The Arrival of HRH The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn!


Performance Begins!


'Chin Ramphat' with Dancer Nunuk Sri Rahayu.


The Princess plays!


Token of Appreciation...


Our Beloved Instructor Koong Paphutsorn singing solo with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra...on a piece whose music is by the King and the lyrics are by the Princess...


The Grand Finale! 'Papaya Salad', a pop song performed by the SCO and sung by members of the Singaporean Thai Community...


End Show...


The Audience!


The NUS Thai Classical Music Ensemble!


Well tht's it for now...had wonderful days working with ppl of many races (esp thai) and understanding thai music and culture! wahahahaha...

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