Ministry Of Social Development And Human Security Says Western Cultures Influence Dancing

[Jai Dee]

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security says western cultures influence dancing of “Coyote Girls”

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security stated that the dancing show of the “Coyote Girls” was influenced form the western cultures, and it reflected family issues.

Mr. Suwit Kantharoj, the Director of the Office for Women and Children under the Social Development and Human Security Ministry, commented on Her Majesty the Queen's concern over a TV program showing “Coyote Girls” dancing in a temple. He said such display was due to the overexposure of western cultures, and certain people may perceive it as cool and trendy. He added that many “Coyote Girls” have family problems, and they are trying to earn easy money by dancing.

Therefore, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and the Ministry of Education together with various private developmental agencies are working together to solve this problem by campaigning for a strong family foundation and educate youths with beautiful traditions of Thailand. Besides, temples will be the place for young women to calm their minds and souls, instead of performing such inappropriate dancing.

Mr. Suwit added that the government is currently concentrating to promote happiness in the society without being materialistic.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 October 2006

[Jai Dee]

Queen voices concern over lewd dancing

Prompted by television images of female dancers in provocative dresses at a Buddhist charity session during the annual sighting of the Naga fireballs, Her Majesty the Queen has issued a command cautioning relevant authorities to be strict with such acts.

Minister of Culture Khunying Khaisri Sri-aroon, who received the statement of the Queen's concern from the her Principal Private Secretary Office, said that Her Majesty did not condemn any individual agencies or the dancers, but commented that: "Buddhists in general should always bear in mind what is good for the image of the country".

"Any shows or performances organised in association with any Buddhist festival should be held with respect for Lord Buddha and Buddhism," Khaisri quoted the Queen as saying in the statement.

Khaisri said she regarded that the media's role in publishing or broadcasting such images as a very crucial factor.

"The media needs to use very good judgement on which things should be relayed to the public, and which should not," she commented.

The minister said she personally felt there should be laws passed to control the publication or broadcasting of material that it was difficult to judge whether to allow or not, although censorship laws against publication of pornographic material or themes deemed unethical were already in effect.

The Buddhist charity session with the dancers was covered in a television channel's news report on the Naga fireball sighting in Nong Khai province. The dancers, widely known as "coyote dancers", were seen in provocative dresses and dancing with sexually explicit moves.

She said that after television report covered the provocative dancing most graphically, the news was then published in newspapers for all to read before newscasters showed the images again in both morning and evening newscasts.

"The repetition of images and the act could mislead [young girls] into doing the same," Khaisri commented.

She said the agencies and bodies that would be asked to discuss the matter and work out solutions with the Culture Ministry included the Royal Thai Police, the Ministry of Interior, the Supreme Sangha Council and the Office of National Buddhism.

Source: The Nation - 30 October 2006

[Jai Dee]

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit is worried about Thailand’s religious status

Khunying Khaisri Sri-arun, the Culture Minister, revealed that the Ministry of Culture received a royal letter from Her Majesty the Queen, expressing her concern over the dress code of the “Coyote Girls” who were dancing in the Naga Fireballs Festival in the province of Nong Khai, and the show was being televised.

The “Coyote Girls” were wearing tiny cloths to expose their skins and dancing in a sexually arousing manner. HM the Queen mentioned that Thailand is a Buddhism center of the world, and numerous foreigners enter monkhood in Thailand since 800 years ago. The religion preaches all Buddhists to become generous, gentle, polite and well-mannered.

As for the celebration during the end of Buddhist Lent Day, all Buddhists should express their appreciations to the Buddha with respect during the religion’s holy days. Any performances on the holy days should be conducted appropriately, taking into account the country’s reputation.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 30 October 2006

[sting01]

Well, I do not think the coyotte girls would be welcomed in St Peter of Rome basilic too.

That is a OBVIOUS.

On the other hand, does those dancers have a brain, or a wallet at theplace of the brain. Personnaly I would never ever think about dancing during a religious ceremony (my own or any other religions). So I do not see how it can related to western culture, or at least not with Roman catholicy as it's pratiqued following the canonic laws. Maybe with tele evangelists, but it is religion?

[fruittbatt]

Hmm. The following is a necessarily veiled reference which some who have seen "the poster" will understand. Wasn't Elvis Presley considered a "lewd" dancer by religious conservative elements of US society back in 1952?

[george]

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