The name Khantoke comes from the words “khan” which refers to the traditional northern foods served in small bowls, and “toke” which is the name of the low lacquered table in which the foods are served. Northern Thai families traditionally sit in cushions and eat around this low table. The whole atmosphere feels very cozy, you sit on the floor with cushions around and eat dinner with your fingers.
Speaking of dinner, it consisted on sticky rice, different kinds of curries, fried chicken, fresh vegetables, fried vegetables, crispy pork skins and fried bananas, all very tasty! While we were eating an orchestra played traditional instruments on the stage.
After dinner the orchestra moved to the back and the dancers came on stage. One of the dances they performed is called "Fawn Tian" or "The Candle Dance", in which the dancers move their hands and fingers with graceful movements along with their bodies while holding lighted candles. Another dance is called "Fawn Leb" or " The Fingernail Dance” in which the dancers use fingernail extensions made of brass so you can see more clearly the movements of their fingers.
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| Fingernail Dance |
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| Celebrating Dance |
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| Kinggala Dance |
We were impressed by the Sword Dance, were a young boy performs a martial-art-like dance with sharp and quick movements while sorting 12 swords with hands and legs.
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| Sword Dance |
You can go by yourself or chose a tour company to arrange it for you. The later is easier because you don’t have to worry about anything, they pick you up from your hotel and ensure a place for you, and when the show is over they can take you back to the hotel or drop you off at the Night Bazaar in case you want to do some shopping.
How to get there:
Old Chiangmai Cultural Center
185/3 Wualai Rd
telephone: (053) 275097
homepage: www.oldchiangmai.com
Khantoke Dinner and Hill Tribe Shows nightly 7:00pm to 9:30pm
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