lam vong
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Lam vong is a traditional Lao circle dance characterized by graceful, synchronized hand and foot movements performed at social and ceremonial gatherings.
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Lao cultural practice
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circle dance ⓘ traditional dance ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | lamvong NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alsoPracticedIn | Northeast Thailand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Lao New Year NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Laos NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | expression of Lao identity ⓘ |
| danceStyle |
repetitive patterns
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slow and gentle ⓘ |
| dressCode | often performed in traditional Lao clothing ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Lao people NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| footworkType | small sliding steps ⓘ |
| formation | circle ⓘ |
| handGestureType | soft curved hand gestures ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Lao language NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| learningContext |
community events
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family gatherings ⓘ |
| movementType |
graceful hand movements
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synchronized foot movements ⓘ |
| musicAccompaniment |
mor lam
NERFINISHED
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traditional Lao music ⓘ |
| orientation | dancers face inward in a circle ⓘ |
| pairing | often danced in male–female pairs ⓘ |
| participation |
all ages
ⓘ
men and women ⓘ |
| region | mainland Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| roleInRituals |
used to celebrate important life events
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used to honor guests ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
community bonding
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courtship ⓘ |
| tempo | moderate ⓘ |
| transmission | oral tradition ⓘ |
| typicalOccasion |
New Year celebrations
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festivals ⓘ weddings ⓘ |
| typicalSetting |
ceremonial gatherings
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social gatherings ⓘ |
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