Saturday, January 10, 2015

Cabaret in Thailand: Calypso

From Elvis impersonations to Geisha interpretations, tonight we saw it all at the Kathoey Cabaret show called Calypso. Many of the acts were light and fun; they included songs such as “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” and acts from Chicago. Costumes varied between extravagant gowns and skimpy bikinis depending on the song. It was interesting to us also because dancers touched upon social issues. During the song “Free Your Mind,” they showed protestors who opposed the Kathoey life choices and encouraged people to be more open-minded. The performers celebrated diversity and tolerance. We were glad to have the opportunity to see this unique Thai show.

            


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