Mamuat Music Healing Ritual

Authors

  • Warawut Ruangbut Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
  • Bussakorn Binson Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jucr.2017.15

Keywords:

Mamuat, Mae Mod, Khao Song, Music Therapy, Ritual Music, Beliefs, Thailand

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to study the Mamuat healing ritual and to compile data on its accompanying music from a case study of the Kraisornpattana Village in the Bua Chet District of Surin Province in Northeastern Thailand. The qualitative research method of participant observation and interviews were utilized. This study found the Mamuat ritual is comprised of four principal steps: An introductory Wai Khru (paying homage), Yiap Rong (spiritual invitation), Khao Song Mamuat (trance) and La Rong or Sapadarn (closing). Music plays important roles as an intermediary in the communication between human beings and spirits while unifying the ritual. In contemporary urban society and culture the Mamuat healing ritual continues to peacefully coexist to this day.

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Published

2017-12-31

How to Cite

Ruangbut, Warawut, and Bussakorn Binson. 2017. “Mamuat Music Healing Ritual”. Journal of Urban Culture Research 15 (December):86-95. https://doi.org/10.14456/jucr.2017.15.

Issue

Vol. 15: July - December 2017

Section

Case Study

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