Mangkhala Sukhothai : Orchestration Mixing Rituals And Beliefs

Abstract

This research has specified 2 objectives which are 1) to study the Mixture of Mangkhala in Sukhothai province 2) to study rituals and beliefs about Mangkhala in Sukhothai province. By using qualitative  research methods With the method of studying information from documents And study data from the field using survey methods, observations and interviews. The results show that the mangkhala composition of Sukhothai province Appeared in the principle of religion to spread the legend of Phra Sihing Buddha of Phra Photisarang, who said that during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great (B.E. 1820-1860), the Mangaka band has characteristics comparable to Benjarong has been modeled from India. There are 5 main musical instruments as follows: 1) "Art" one is Mangkhala drum 2) "Wit" is standing drum 3) "Art Wit" is a haunting drum 4) "Susirah" is And 5) "Kan Nam" is the Khong Khong "and later, around 2485 B.E., the mangrove band has evolved, adding cymbals, hallucinating cymbals, drums, ramen grabs and cymbals, respectively. Regarding the ritual of belief about mangkhala in Sukhothai province, it was found that the mangkhala band still strictly adheres to the ritual. Which is divided into 3 characteristics which are annual respect of the teacher Wai Khru to be a student And pay respect to the teacher before the performance Regarding the beliefs about mangkhala in Sukhothai province, it was found that 1) the opportunity to use instrumental music in the past can be played at all events, currently not popular in funerals 2) musical instruments without inheritance Often bring such musical instruments to the temple or offer to the temple. 3) believe that if you hear the sound of the drum yourself without a beat Must have a host to hire a band to perform.  4) believe that Mangkhala is a sacred instrument. Whoever has listened Will make only fortune into the life. 5) Musicians have a long tradition that Musical instruments are like musical instruments that teachers have already performed Keep it on a high shelf And not put under the house Will be placed on the house only. 6) Believe that no musical instruments should be skipped Which will make the teacher wrong Will not improve And depressing life and 7) making mangkhala drums, often inscribing the character "Natchaliti" incantation on the front of the mangkhala drum To make it magical and holy. If hit, when believed to be resonant It is popular with people who hear and hear etc.