The 3rd iteration of the Ayutthaya academy wide Southeast Asian Art project opened on 13 January 2022 with participating students’ performances and the exhibition featuring outcomes from the modules inspired by research and practice in Ayutthaya’s history. Gamelan musicians from the Music Programme led by Alicia de Silva performed "Ladrang Perang" and "Dancing Shadows in the Temple". This piece was inspired by the ruins of Ayutthaya and Nang Yai (Thai shadow play) featuring fragmentary motifs performed on the Gamelan instruments as well as the guzheng. The blend of sounds mimicked the different facets of Ayutthaya's past, articulating the tenor of an engaged storyteller, transporting our imagination to the actual site and ruins of Ayutthaya itself. Students of Dance Programme performed three pieces, the "Blessing Dance’" or "Kritda Phinihan", "Ton Vorachet" and the "Sat Chatri". Alongside these were two performances from Theatre programme, one from Mandarin Drama, and another from English Drama. Set amidst the exhibition itself, mingling with works from Flagship Genius, the atmosphere is one of creative flair and adventure.
Flagship Genius featuring Ayutthaya III
