Episode of Series “Our Asian Neighbours: Thailand”.
In Chiang Mai, Thailand’s northern capital, many traditions and crafts have remained unchanged for hundreds of years. This film looks at the native handicrafts, including the production of silver jewellery, lacquerware utensils and silk-weaving. We take part in a colourful festival which marks the end of the Buddhist Lent. Through the day and into the night we see the solemn religious ceremonies, and the carefree carnival, complete with fireworks
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Collection
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012733
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Asia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Thailand - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)