Klong Seng drum

Klong Saeng, also known as Klong King, was used in ancient times as a signal to send news. Additionally, the Klong Saeng is an important musical instrument used in ceremonies and entertainment activities accompanying dances. In the past, almost every village in Chaiyaphum Province had a Klong Saeng, which was commonly kept in temples because temples were considered the community center. During festivals, everyone would gather at the temple. Currently, data shows that Klong Saengs exist in 4 districts: Mueang Chaiyaphum (Ban Khliak Yai, Ban Nong Bua Khao, Ban Hua Nong); Chaturat District (Ban Lahan, Ban Huai Yang, Ban Nong Samun, Ban Makluea, Ban Nong Muang, Ban Talat, Ban Nong Bua Yai, Ban Nong Bua Ban, Ban Som Poi, Ban Non Muang, and Ban Non Chueak); Ban Khiao District (Ban Khiao, Wat Charoen Phon, Wat Machchima Wat, Wat Pathumawat); and Nong Bua Rawe District (Wat Lahan Khai). The Klong Saeng is a double-headed drum. The drum body is made of pradu wood covered with leather, tightened with leather ropes, but currently, nylon ropes are used instead. Klong Saengs come in various sizes, with a length of approximately 85 cm, a drum head width of approximately 50 cm, and a bottom width of approximately 20 cm. The sizes commonly made by villagers are 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches, depending on usage. A set includes 2 drums, played with a whip made of ken wood, approximately 85 cm long, producing a loud sound. The sound is tuned to be as resonant as possible. Villagers believe that the Klong Saeng is a symbol of unity. Therefore, the makers use meticulous and careful methods, infusing feelings and spirits into the drum at every stage, starting from entering the forest to select wood, choosing auspicious days and months, asking permission from the forest and mountain spirits. The days when the forest and mountain spirits are absent are the Buddhist holy days.

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Updated:

01/09/2022

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