WORLD WAI KHRU MUAY THAI CEREMONY, 17TH MARCH EVERY YEAR
For the Muay Thai Training, the first thing for all boxers to do is perform the “ Wai Khru” or respect paying ceremony which has long been observed until this day. The Wai Khru ceremony is to show the boxers’ regard and gratitude for their parents, the sacred objects and the masters who have taught them, which brings auspiciousness to the boxers and makes their minds calm and mindful.
As for Muay Thau dance, it is to convey the specific characteristics of a Muay Thai master or camp.Muay Thai boxers who perform the same style of Wai Khru and Muay Thai dance will usually not fight each other since they understand they have the same master.
The ancient capital of Ayutthaya is home to the annual World Wai Khru Muay Thai Ceremony and Miracle Muay Thai Festival. Each year , Muay Thai boxers from around the world participate in the event to pay respect to their teachers, pay homage to the legendary Muay Thai folk hero, Nai Khanom Tom, and show their appreciation for the beautiful art of Muay Thai at Ayutthaya World Heritage Site. There are also many activities such as L
Muay Thai demonstrations
-Muay Thai tournaments with boxers contending for the W.P.M.F.Belt
-Learning and enjoying the demonstrations of Thai arts, handicrafts and culture including the Traditional Thai Tattoo, making of swords, performing of Thai Martial Arts and an ahibition of ancient weapons.
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