Nation Thailand
From Folk Music to National Capital: How Kalasin’s Pong Lang Revitalises Secondary Cities
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The instrument, composed of 13 wooden bars arranged in a xylophone-like form, produces a clear and vibrant sound. It is crafted from durable, resonant Mahad (Artocarpus lacucha) wood, reflecting a seamless blend of natural wisdom and musical ingenuit
Key facts
- Thailand’s VNL 2026 fate on the line as bottom-ranked team faces relegation and 2027 exclusion
- The instrument traces its origins to the "Kraw Lor", a traditional community signaling device and folk percussion tool.
- Kalasin native and National Artist Pleung Chairasamee reinvented this traditional wisdom, transforming the rustic device into the standardised, fully melodic instrument known today.
- When performed alongside traditional instruments such as the khaen (bamboo mouth organ) and phin (plucked lute), the Pong Lang accompanies graceful, energetic dances known as the "Pong Lang Dance".
Summary
Life
The instrument traces its origins to the "Kraw Lor", a traditional community signaling device and folk percussion tool.