How was the Songkran festival? Did you have a good time?

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Good morning! Good to see you all again.
How was the Songkran festival? Did you have a
good time?
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Yes, I did. What did you do during the holidays?
I just went out to hang around with friends and
splash water on people.
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I did that, too! I had so much fun.
Now, its time to continue studying. The summer
will be over soon.
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Thats right! Do you still remember what we
talked about in our English class?
Its about Thai Cultural Heritage.
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Lets review the lesson now.
What is a cultural heritage?
Its all invaluable traits that have been passed
on to us by older generations.
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Please be more specific!
What are some aspects of Thai cultural heritage?
Thai cultural heritage includes several
components
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Language
What are they?
Food
Music dance
Traditions
Beliefs
Ways of life
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Languages spoken in Thailand come from various
language families
What family do these languages belong to?
Tai Family
Thai
Yo
Lao
Phuan
Phuthai
Kalerng
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Whats your mother tongue? I mean whats your
first language?
My mother tongue is Khmer.
Suay
Khmer
Austro-Asiatic
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Lets talk about Thai food.
Thai food is very popular throughout the world.
Thats right. Do you know why?
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Thai food is delicious.
Thai food is made from ingredients that contain
nutrients.
Thai food is nutritious.
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Protein
Nutrients
Vitamin
Carbohydrate
Mineral
Fat
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Ingredients
Meat
Vegetables
Spices
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Larp
Regional cuisine
Somtam
Koy
Kaeng Om
Jaew Hon
Northeast
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From what region?
Kaeng lueang
Kaeng tai pla
Pat sato
South
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From what region?
Kaeng hangle
Kaeng Hoh
Namprik ong
North
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From what region?
Tom yam
Kaeng Khiewwan
Panaeng
Central Region
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We also talked about traditions and beliefs in
Thailand.
Thats right. There are various traditions
practiced in Thailand.
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Traditions are based on beliefs.
Some traditions have become festivals, with
hilarious celebrations.
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Bai Sri Sukhwan
Traditions
Hae Nang Maew
Phuk Siew
Hae Bang Fai
Chak Phra
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Songkran
Festivals
Loi Krathong
Bang Fai
Hae Thian
Lai Rua Fai
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We also talked about music and dance, didnt we?
Yes, we did. We learned about various kinds of
music and dance.
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Its good to know that Thai music is well
promoted and conserved.
Thai people listen not only to Western music but
also to Thai music.
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Classical music
Types of music
Folk music
Modern music
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Musical instruments
Flute
Saxophone
Khaen
Wote
Trumpet
Woodwind
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Musical instruments
Guitar
Banjo
Phin
Sueng
Jakhe
Stringed
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Musical instruments
Drum
Cymbals
Krab
Pong lang
Percussion
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Thai Classical Dances
Ram Mae Bot
Ram Chui Chai
Ram Sri Nuan
Chat Chatri
Etc.
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Thai Folk Dances
Serng
Manorah Len Nam
Sang Sin Chai
Tang Wai
Etc.
Northeast
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Thai Folk Dances
Fon Gneaw
Fon Leb
Fon Thian
Etc.
North
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Thai Folk Dances
Ten Kam Ram Khiaw
Ram Klong Yaw
Esaew
Etc.
Central Region
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Thai Folk Dances
Nora
Sila
Mayong
Rong Gneng
Etc.
South
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Another topic was Thai characteristics.
We talked about foreigners feelings about Thai
people.
Their attitudes toward Thai people may be
different.
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They may think of us as being
Generous
Patriotic
Friendly
Talented
Artistic
Cheerful
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Finally, Thai people share a mutual pride.
Everyone is proud of being a Thai citizen, a
subject of His Majesty the King.