A Study of Rumsuad : Yadmit Sit Kru Klaew,Tambon Bangpid Amphur Lamngob Trat Province

Abstract

The proposes of this research were to1. Study the history and culture of “Yadmit Sit Kru Klaew Rumsuad” folk play.2. Study the style of “Yadmit Sit Kru Klaew Rumsuad” folk play.The results were founded that1. “Rumsuad” folk play of Trat province was started in Ayutthaya period. It was developed fromSuad Phra Malai in the funeral. After that it was developed as Suad Kareuhat and became to “Rumsuad”folk play in the last night of the feneral. The objectives of “Rumsuad” folk play were to stay with thedeceased and reduce the sadness. “Yadmit Sit Kru Klaew Rumsuad” folk play is the old workgroup thatalso show the original style by use of a folk music. It differences from present time of Rumsuad thatchange the display to modern .2. The proponents’ clothing of çYadmit Sit Kru Klaew Rumsuadé folk play is black. The womanhave a colorful scarf on their neck. The instruments of “Rumsuad” folk play are Thon (drum) , Ching andGrap. They start with “WaiKhru” chapter, “Bok Ban” chapter, “Lamroung or Lamnok” chapter, themost popular chapter by using the Thai music rhythm and dance follow the songs from literature such asLaksanawong, SungThong, Phra Apaimanee etc. And before the dayspring, they will bring the case ofPhra Abhidhamma to “Suad Phra Malai” chapter and “Sung Ptet” chapter to send the deceased to theheaven at the last part.Key words: Rumsuad, Yadmit Sit Kru Klaew, history and culure, folk play