Reference : MM-1-18-1

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : January 12, 1961. The district administrative chief and related individuals convened for the organization of a celebration of the return of His Majesty the King of Thailand from 17-19 January 1961. They discussed various issues including making a decision over the entertainment on whether it should be Ram Wong (a tradition dance in circle form - translator) or outdoor movies. January 13, 1961. The village headman called for a celebration with the villagers. At the meeting they agreed that the festival would be held at the temple. The monks would be offered alms by the villagers in the morning, and in the evening they would be invited to be chanting. January 17, 1961. The headman announced that Chao Nai (high-ranked officials) ordered that the celebration would last for three days, and then announced that the next day at the market there would be outdoor movies and Ram Wong. Some women complained that it was too cold to go to the market. January 18, 1961. On the Ram Wong stage the seats of important people were set in order so that they would be able to watch the movies with convenience. The Ram Wong was performed the previous day.

Extent and medium : Punch card