The many faces of Ramayana

Ravana, the demon king, will take centre stage in Ayutthaya and kidnaps Sita – the most beautiful woman in Ayodhya. (Photo/Ayutthaya Tourism and Sport)

Ram, Sita, Laksmana, Hanuman and Ravana from Laos, Indonesia, India, and Thailand are about to come together in Ayutthaya – a former capital of Siam – for the International Ramayana Festival 2023.

From March 30 to April 3, the International Ramayana Festival – or the “Khon Krungsri” in Thai – will return to the ancient city of Ayutthaya tocelebrate its 4th birthday. The highlight is the Ayodhya Ramayana procession, which will take place on the streets of Ayutthaya on April 6.

Woranut Bhiromhakdi, a gorgeous Thai actress, will lead the procession as Sita, the beautiful woman who sparked the epic battle between Ram and Ravana.However, the focal point is the procession itself which showcases all the characters from the Ramayana in elaborate costumes and on decorative floats.

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