Happy Spacial Day 9/9/2009

Happy Spicial Day in 9/9/2009 by Ponglang.blogspot.com

Most of the province

Most of the province is covered by hilly landscape. In the north is the Lam Pao dam built 1963-68, storing 1,430 million m³ of water for flood prevention and agriculture. The Lam Pao reservoir effectively cuts the northern part of the province in half but there are car ferries connecting the district of Sahatsakhan in the east with the district Nong Kung Si in the west, saving up to one hour off the journey by road. On the northwestern creek of the reservoir a road bridge now connects the village of Ban Dong Bang in the west with the district town of Wang Sam Mo in the east. Although the bridge was constructed several years ago (pre 2000) it is not featured (2006) on any commercially available road maps. Making the border with Sakhon Nakhon Province is the Phu Phan mountain range, which is preserved as a national park.
Kalasin is famous for the dinosaur fossils found at Phu Kum Khao (Sahatsakhan district), the largest dinosaur site of Thailand. Most of the fossils are from Sauropods of 120 million years ago

Pong lang

The pong lang (in Thai โปงลาง) is a log xylophone from the Isan region of northeast Thailand.
The pong lang has 12 wooden bars that, with a strong rope, are tied together in a row at each end. The instrument can be played solo or in an ensemble. The pong lang is used for all kinds of occasions, especially for festivals and ceremonies.
The instrument is generally played by two players, who each use two hardwood sticks. Its shape is like a xylophone consisting of 15 wooden bars strung together with a strong rope at each end. The lower pitch end is attached to a post or part of a tree and other is hooked to the player's toe or another material. The two performers sit on either side, one playing the melody, the other playing drone accompaniment. The pong lang has no standard size.

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Welcome to Kalasin

Kalasin is 519 kilometers from Bangkok and administratively divided into 14 Amphoes and 4 King Amphoes (Subdistricts), they are Amphoe Muang Kalasin, Amphoe Yang Talat, Amphoe Kamalasai, Amphoe Tha Khantho, Amphoe Khao Wong. Amphoe Huai Meg, Amphoe Sahassakhan, Amphoe Somdet, Amphoe Kuchinarai, Amphoe Kham Muong, Amphoe Nong Kungsi, Amphoe Namon, Amphoe Huai Phung, Amphoe Rong Kham King Amphoe No Koo, King Amphoe Sam Chai, King Amphoe Don Chan and King Amphoe Kong Chai, occupying an are of 7,055.07 square kilometers. The characteristics of the area are mountainous along the Phuphan Range in the upper part while the middle part is hilly area with the alteration of deciduous forest.
Borders » North : Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom Province. » South : Roi-Et and Maha Sarakham Province. » East : Roi-Et and Mukdahan Province. » West : Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen and Udon Thani Province.
: Distance from :
Kalasin city of nearby Provinces
- Khonkaen
76 kms.
- Roi-Et
45 kms.
- Maha Sarakham
45 kms.
- Sakhon Nakhon
128 kms.
- Nakhon Phanom
220 kms.
- Udon Thani
193 kms.
Kalasin city to its districts
- Huai Mag
48 kms.
- Sahassakhan
22 kms.
- Huai Phung
59 kms.
- Somdet
42 kms.
- Kamalasai
13 kms.
- Tha Khantho
109 kms.
- Kham Muong
85 kms.
- Yang Talat
16 kms.
- Khao Wong
98 kms.
- Nakoo Subdistrict
88 kms.
- Kuchinarai
80 kms.
- Sam Chai Subdistrict
85 kms.
- Namon
42 kms.
- Don Chan Subdistrict
32 kms.
- Nong Kungsri
62 kms.
- Kong Chai Subdistrict
26 kms.
- Rong Kham
38 kms.


History
Kalasin is a rich and fertile province of northeast Thailand. From archeological evidence, it used to be the residence of Lawa tribal people having prosperous civilization which can be dated back to 1,600 years. But from historical evidence, it was founded as a town in the beginning of Bangkok era around the year 1793 by Thao Somphamit who migrated with his people from the territory on the left bank of the Maekong River and settled down at Ban Keang Samrong near the bank of Nam Pao River. After setting down he arranged to deliver offerings to be offered to King Rama I, Phra Phuttha Yodfa Chulalok Maharat asking him to accept his town to be a subject of Bangkok. Later, by the royal command of King Rama l, Phra Phuttha Yodfa Chulalok Maharat, Ban Kaeng Samrong was upgraded to be a town having the name as Muang Kalasin due to its location being near the Nam Dam River which laterally means black water and at the same time Thao Somphamit was appointed Phraya Chaiyasunthon as the first ruler of Muang Kalasin.

How to get there
lt is 519 kilometers from Bangkok to Kalasin where one can travel through Bangkok - Saraburi - Nakhon Ratchasima (Highway No.2)-Maha Sarakham-Kalasin (Highway No. 209).
By BusThe Transport Company Limited (Bo Kho So) daily operates bus services having ordinary bus leaving the terminal every 40 minutes from08.30 hours to 00.15 hours charging the fare of 221baht with 8 - 9 hours traveling-duration. Air - conditioned bus leaves the terminal at 23.30 hours, the fare is 340 Baht with an approximate duration of 7 hours. Detailed information can be aired by Tel. (02) 9370261-5 (ordinary bus) and Ext.170 (conditioned bus).
By RailOne has to travel from Bangkok to Khon Kaen Railway Station, then, continue the journey by bus for another 76 kilometers to Kalasin. The Royal State Railway of Thailand provides rail services by daily operating rapid train leaving Bangkok at 06.05 hours and 19.00 hours while express train leaves at 20.30 hours and the air - conditioned rail car leaves at 08.20 hours and at 20.40 hours. Further detailed information can be obtained from Travel Service Section of the Royal State Railway of Thailand, Tel. 223-7010. and 223-7020.
By AirOne can use Bangkok : Khon Kaen Flight, daily operated by the Thai Airways International, totaling four flights a day at 06.55, 11.30, 15.0hours and at 17.50 hours with the fare of baht 1,060. And the last leg of the journey has to be made by bus from Khon Kaen Province to Kalasin Province. Detailed information can be obtained from Tel.280-0070 and 280-0080.

Festivals & event
Dok Khoon Siang Khaen Flower FestivalApril Bueng Kaen Nakhon, Khon KaenThis festival coincides with Songkran (the traditional Thai New Year) and is staged at Bung Kaen Nakhon. Featuring colorful floral processions, major festival activities include religious rites and merit-making and I-San folk music. Dancing and entertainment.
Silk FestivalNovember -December Khon Kaen City Hall, Khon KaenStaged annually in front of Government Houses, this promotes silk weaving and silk worm culture. Pook Sieo, an I-San tradition promoting close friendship between people of similar ages, is also celebrated during this occasion.

Kalasin, the land of Pong Lang music and the famous Phrae Wa cloth, is 519 kilometres from Bangkok. It is the site of the ancient city of Fa Daet Song

Kalasin, the land of Pong Lang music and the famous Phrae Wa cloth, is 519 kilometres from Bangkok. It is the site of the ancient city of Fa Daet Song Yang and one of the largest concentrations of dinosaur fossils in northeastern Thailand.Kalasin has an area of 6,946 square kilometres. It is divided into 18 districts (Amphoe): Mueang Kalasin, Yang Talat, Kamalasai, Sahatsakhan, Kuchi Narai, Tha Khantho, Somdet, Khao Wong, Huai Mek, Kham Muang, Nong Kung Si, Na Mon, Huai Phung, Rong Kham, Na Khu, Sam Chai, Don Chan and Khong Chai.

Ead Ponglang, Lala, Lulu

Ead Ponglang, Lala, Lulu
Ponglang Sa-On
Yesterday I went to see the rehearsal of the show Ponglang Must Go Sa-Onn. We are responsible for some parts of the show. Ead is vary talented. I think he can easily be a standup comedian if he decides to do so. Anyway, everyone in the show is very nice, including people from RS and R Siam. I love the band and their concept of mixing folk Esan songs with modern music and dance. They are all young, enthusiastic and fun to work with.
Ead, Lala and Lulu

Welcome To PONGLANG Website.

Northeastern Thai music and dance are related closely to the lifestyle and occupation of the people. The music is typical of everything Northeastern; exciting, fast and rousing. Distinctive northeastern musical instruments include the 'ponglang', 'kaen' and 'hai song'.
The 'ponglang' is a hardwood percussion instrument, similar to a modern xylophone. It is one of the main instruments in the 'pong lang' orchestra, along with the 'kaen', a reed wind instrument, drums and stringed instruments.
Another percussion instrument, the 'hai song' is an earthen jar with elastic stretched over the opening. Plucking the elastic creates the instrument's deep, resonating sound. The player, usually female, is colorfully and beautifully garbed, and also performs graceful dance movements.
Another musical group called 'kan truem' is native to the High Khmer in areas such as Buriram, Surin and Si Saket. The principal instrument is the 'kan truem' drum, two of which are used for different tones. The rhythm is quite lively.
'Moh lam-moh kaen' duos are often heard in areas where people from Isaan live, and not necessarily in the Northeast. 'Moh lam' refers to the singers, who developed their art from funeral recitals in times past. 'Moh kaen' are players of the reed instrument, the 'kaen'. A duet of one 'moh lam' and one 'moh kaen' can attract crowds of appreciative listeners the whole night through.
Another well-known northeastern song is 'pleng Khorat' sung specifically in Nakhon Ratchasima province. It involves a repartee of exchanges between male and female performers, without any accompanying instruments.