PERSISTENCE OF FLEXIBLE MANORA LOCAL DANCES IN THE SOUTHERN REGION: A CASE STUDY OF MANORA BOONLONG NIMDUM GROUP OF BAN PHANOM WANG, PHANOM WANG SUB-DISTRICT, KHUAN KHANUN DISTRICT, PHATTHALUNG PROVINCE

Abstract

This study aims to study the persistence of flexible Manora local dances in the southern region in a case study of Manora Boonlong Nimdum Group of Ban Phanom Wang, Phanom Wang Sub-District, Khuan Khanun District, Phatthalung Province. The research is conducted as a qualitative study. The key informants consist of two groups: 1) The head and members of the Manora Boonlong Nimdum Group, with a total of ten persons, and 2) The supporters of Manora conservation, with a total of four persons, all informants are a total of 14 persons. The research tools employed in this study included a questionnaire, participatory observation,
and descriptive analytics. The research findings indicate the following details: 1) Knowledge preservation indicates that knowledge is inherited and memorized within the head and members of the group in order to sustain the knowledge of flexible Manora. This knowledge is largely derived from the demonstrations and practices of the teacher, namely, Mr. Boonlong Nimdum, who holds value in promoting patience and discipline in dancing and teaching; 2) The enduring knowledge of Manora dance recognizes the importance of the Manora dance moves in the following details: 1) The curtain pose, 2) The Ram Sot pose, and 3) The Teng Tung pose, and adding various poems to create fun and enjoyment in the Manora performance, such as the teacher worshiping verse and teachers' teaching verse; 3) Application and use in Manora performances to maintain knowledge and increase knowledge in Manora performances, include the following details: 1) Use of Manora dance moves in stage performances, 2) Use of Manora rhythms and melodies in modern songwriting, and 3) Using Manora's dance moves and rhythms in choreography for fashion shows.