Origin Thailand

In Thailand, Origin has two centers, in Bangkok and in Chiangmai. 

The programs in these two centers are very different:  In Bangkok we focus on the classic arts of the Thai court such as Khon (classic masked dance), Etiquette, and Martial Arts.  These arts trace back thousands of years to India, Java, and the Khmer empire at Angkor Wat, and were later brought to their present high level of refinement within the Thai court.

In Chiangmai, we concentrate on the arts of Lanna, the old kingdom of Chiangmai.  These are related to the ancient culture of the peoples of the Mekhong River valley, including the Lao, the Burmese, and ethnic groups of southern China and Vietnam.  In contrast to the Bangkok arts, Lanna arts are more free, with roots in animism and shamanism. 

Together, these two programs make up a "yin and yang" of traditional Thai culture, showing the nobility and refinement of royal Bangkok, and the grace and freedom of old Lanna.

For more information on the background and approach of Origin, please see Concept and Program Planning and History of Origin.

The Origin programs in Chiangmai and Bangkok are managed by Origin Asia.  To apply for a program or to request more detailed information,
please contact:  originbangkok@gmail.com

Martial arts

Classical Khon dance