Lan Xang Heritage, Vol. 2, No. 1

Ampai Tohe, Tales of the King of Bronze drums (Zhuang folktale on the King of Red River valley) (in Lao) Kampun wilajit, Phoutthansen and Nang Kang Hi of Story of Nang The Twelfth (Legendary story tells how the widow of the firest King Luang P

Maha Sila Viravong

By analysing Phongsawadan Lao, written by Sial Viravong, the author reveals the idea of a national history and biased historical interpretation of Thai historical scholarship.

Characteristics of Tong folksongs [In Thai]

The paper tells characteristics of Tong folksongs. There are lyrics and interpretation of the songs in the village in the times of happiness and mourning. The writer also analyses their prosody.

Tales, folksongs and proverbs of Zhuang nationalities [in Thai]

The author presents lyrics and kinds of folktales, folksongs and proverbs of Zhuang prople. The analyses show the signification of tale and society.

Singing Tradition of Zhuang people [in Thai]

The paper concerns traditions of song and singing, including prosody. For instance, the singers would firstly invite pass-away poets and start repertoire and antiphon.

Folklore, folksong and folktale of Zhuang people [in Thai]

The writer depicts some characteristics of Zhuang folktales, folksongs and folklores. Lyrics and prosody are mentioned and analysed.

History, Culture and Language of Zhuang people [in Thai]

The author tells settlement and naming of Zhuang and concised history from archaeological and historical evidence. The traditions, for instance marriage, clothing and language, are presented as well.

Policy and Implementation on Nationalities in China [in Thai]

The paper presents different policies of China relating to nationalities, like education, development of economics and culture, rights on tradition and language an practices.

State of education of nationalities in the Guangxi Autonomous Region [in Thai]

It presents education development and system of the nationalities, for instance establishment of institutions, curriculums and departments.