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One of the two bands that report to the Bureau of the Royal Household's Royal Ceremonial Division is the Traditional Band of the Royal Family, responsible for the playing of traditional songs during royal events of the Royal Family of Thailand, in a custom known as prakom yumyam or royal ceremonial music performances.[1] The Traditional Band plays the prakom part of state events involving the Thai Royal Family and are distinguished by their red dress uniforms and pith helmets.[citation needed]
The ensemble is similar to the daechwita ensembles of South Korea, but are of Chinese and Hindu origin. Unlike other ensembles it reports as part of the Royal Ceremonial Division of the BRH, since the instruments are part of the Thai royal regalia. Of the 80 members, 38 work for the BRH, 42 are uniformed personnel of the Royal Thai Army.[citation needed]
Instruments of the ensemble
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If performing during state ceremonies:
- 1 Royal Khong meng (the Victory Gong)
- 1 Poeng mang
- 2 Glong banthoh (gold small barrel drums, only for the King)
- 40 Klong khaek
- 2 Pi chanai
- 1-2 Pi chawa (funerals only)
- 8-12 Trae horns (small horns)
- 6-8 Sangkhlas (conch shell horns)
- 10-14 fanfare trumpets
If on parade or during funeral marches:
- 1 clapper (separate from the band)
- 2-4 Pi chanai
- 1-2 Pi chawa (funerals only)
- 1 poeng mang
- 2-4 glong banthoh (only if the King is present)
- 40 1st Klong khaek
- 20 2nd klong khaek
- 8-12 Trae horns
- 6-10 Sangkla conch horns
- 10-16 fanfare trumpets
See also
References
- ^ "Bangkok Post article". Bangkok Post article. Retrieved 2016-12-03.