Associate Professor Jaruphan SupprungDean of Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts

Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

A Comparative Study of Costumes forReligious Festivals in ASEAN Countries

ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Aims of this Qualitative Research

To study the major religious festivals of merit making and joyful celebrations (nationwide) in each country of ASEAN countries.

To compare the costumes for these major religious festivals among ASEAN countries.

ASEAN = Association of Southeast Asian Nations

10 Countries in ASEAN

1. Myanmar(Buddhist 89%)s

2. Laos(Buddhist 75%)

5. Thailand(Buddhist 95%)

3. Cambodia(Buddhist 95%)

7. Malaysia(Muslim 60%)

8. Brunei(Muslim 67%)

9. Indonesia(Muslim 85%)

4. Vietnam(Buddhist 75%)

10. Philippines(Christian 92%)

6. Singapore(Buddhist 42%)

3 Islamic Festivals in 3 Muslim Countries (Brunei Darussaram, Indonesia & Malaysia)

Hari Raya Aidil Adha Festival: Festival of the Sacrifice (goats and cows )

Mauludin Nabi Festival:Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday celebration

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Festival: The celebration after the end of the Ramadhan fasting month

5 Traditional New Year Festivalsin 5 Buddhist Countries

Cambodia: Khmer New Year Festival Thailand: Songkran Festival

Laos: Boun Pi Mai Festival

Myanmar: Thingyan Festival

Viet Nam:Tet nguyen Dan Festival

5 Festivals for Buddhist Lentin 3 Buddhist Countries

Thailand: Khao Pansa Festival

Thailand: Awk Pansa Festival

Laos: Awk Pansa Festival

Myanmar: Thadingyut Festival & Tazaungmon Full Moon Festival

5 Festivals for Buddha or Jesus Christ Memorial in 4 Countries

Laos: Boun Pha Vet Festival Singapore: Festival of Vesak

Myanmar: Htamane Festival

Philippines: Christmas Festival & Feast of Santo Niño

Men’s Costume in their major religious festivals of ASEAN Countries

Brunei CambodiaIndonesia Malaysia Laos

Myanmar Thailand Viet Nam Singapore Philippines

Women’s Costume in their major religious festivals of ASEAN Countries

Brunei CambodiaIndonesia Malaysia Laos Myanmar

SingaporeThailand Viet NamPhilippines

Conclusion: Most popular style of Male Costume for Religious festivals

Stand-up Collar (100%)

Long Sleeves (100%)

Shirt (90%)

Long Pants (100%)

Conclusion: Most popular style of Female Costume for Religious Festivals

Round Neck (90%)

Long Sleeves (80%)

Blouse (60%)

Maxi Tube Skirt (80%)