Welcome to Mongolia and River City Bangkok is delighted to present "People and Their World: Tsam - The Dance of Gods", a photography exhibition that beautifully captures an enchanting narrative. Created by Jatenipat Ketpradit (JKboy), a Thai photographer deeply captivated by the tales of tribes and cultures. As an artist of immense global recognition, JKboy will guide you to unlock the gates of an ancient palace, over 300 years old, concealed amidst the deep mountains of Mongolia. Here, he invites you to experience the sacred and secretive ritual of venerating the ancient deity through masked dances, amidst the rhythmic verses and the aromatic allure of incense, aiming to banish all evil forces from existence.
The Tsam masked dance is regarded as one of the most significant rituals in Vajrayana Buddhism. It originated in the Tibetan region during the 8th century and evolved in response to geographical and societal changes. Over the centuries, the Tsam masked dance spread into Mongolia, intertwining with the dissemination of Buddhism and blending with Mongolia culture. This fusion has given the Khuree Tsam, the Mongolian version of the Tsam masked dance, a unique and distinct identity.
In this exhibition we immerse in a series of photographic artworks born from the collaborative vision of the world renowned photographer and the cultural envoy of Mongolia, JKboy (Jatenipat Ketpradit), and the esteemed Mongolian Mask Museum. The photographic series were masterfully captured during the midsummers of 2022 and 2023 in the Amarbayasgalant Monastery, the Mask Museum of Mongolia and several important cultural sites in Mongolia.Discover the magnificence of ancient tales and experience this awe-inspiring journey for free from 24 October - 5 December 2023 at RCB Galleria 3, 2nd floor, River City Bangkok.