Nang Talung is a folk drama that originated in the Rattanakosin period. which was developed in the south-central area It is a combination of playing Nang Yai and Javanese movies. along with the folk ways of the south resulting in a new and unique style.

By assuming the character with a shadow play made of cow or buffalo leather. Let the characters move different parts of the body by cutting, drilling, stringing each part, and then linking the rope to the rod for lively movement. There is a spirit like a shadow play character that is alive.

Even it has been widely popular with villagers since the past. The nature of the show will differ depending on the area. Can be divided into 3 types of performances: Eastern shadow puppet show Western shadow play and Malay shadow play.

1. Eastern shadow puppet It is a form of performance for people from the eastern seas, from Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, and Songkhla.

2. Western shadow play It is a form of performance for groups in the Andaman coast such as Phang Nga, Phuket, etc.

3. Malay shadow play or Wayang Kulit It is an art of shadow play that is popularly performed in the three southern border provinces, namely Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.

Nowadays, these shadow play images are not only used for performances. It is also popular as a souvenir for both Thai and foreign tourists. and although the play of shadow play is greatly reduced from the past But there are still communities or groups to preserve this culture with the world famous shadow play clowns. With the charm and color of shadow play, it creates a unique story that people remember and tell each other until now.

(Cr. inspiredthailand.com)