TRADITIONAL KHMER DANCE AND DRAGON DANCE PHOTOGRAPHY OFFLINE
A unique journey that brings you closer to the art of Dragon Head Making and Khmer Chằn Dance – two vibrant cultural symbols of the Southeast region, especially Khmer culture.Blending heritage, stage performance, and creative lighting, this workshop promises an inspiring, one-of-a-kind photography experience rich in cultural vibrancy.
Time: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025
Location: Tây Ninh
Registration link: https://forms.gle/s7uvDaH1HsHJNhfB85
MAIN SHOOTING SESSIONS (Participants responsible for transportation):
- 8:00 – Meeting at Hiep Ninh Temple (Quarter 4, 30/4 Street, Ward 3, Tây Ninh)
- 8:15 – 9:00 – Recreating traditional Lân Head making scenes – exploring rustic space with intricate handcrafted details.
- 9:00 – 10:00 – Shooting Lân dance with performances of 2 Lion Dances – capturing powerful, colorful festival moments.
- 13:00 – 14:30 – Shooting Chằn dance on the theater stage – using Motion Blur techniques and magical lighting effects for a mystical, dramatic feel.
- 15:30 – 18:00 – Outdoor Chằn dance at Khmer Khedol pagoda, at the foot of Ba Den Mountain – a vibrant cultural landscape where ancient architecture and nature converge.
- 18:00 – 19:00 – Light Painting with Chằn dance – combining movement, light, and creative photography to wrap up a day full of inspiration.
This journey takes you deep into Tây Ninh’s rich cultural rhythm, offering fresh perspectives through your lens.
Sincerely,
Canon Marketing Vietnam