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  • Manage No PI00005205
    Country Thailand
    ICH Domain Social practices, rituals, festive events
Description The kan is a traditional Thai instrument from the northeastern region of Isan, which can be played solo or as an accompanying instrument. During the reign of King Rama IV, playing the kan was prohibited in Bangkok due to concerns that it might surpass in popularity the traditional Thai ensemble music of the central region. The kan consists of bamboo pipes, a metal reed, and a wind chest (tao) made from the root of a hardwood tree. Today, efforts are being made to modernize the kan such as tuning it to the international standard pitch and forming ensembles alongside Western instruments.
Photographer Touchchapol Sangaareekul
Place File Size 520KB
Definition 1478 X 1108 File Format JPG
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