What kind of dance does Nora dance belong to?

Nala is one of the oldest folk dances in Thailand and a traditional classical dance in southern Thailand. The origin of "Nora" was inspired by Indian culture and influenced by Cambodian court dance in its development. As one of the oldest performing arts in Thai dance, "Nala" is a simple dance at first, and then gradually began to interpret religious classics, folk stories, literary works, etc., among which the most famous one is "Anoma". Nora's dance is elegant, with varied and delicate steps, full of rhythm and sculpture, especially the shape of her arms. The ancient "Nala" has had an important influence on the development of many classical dance patterns and dramas in Thailand. As a religious dance, "Nala" has a strong Buddhist color and often appears in religious activities and commemorative ceremonies, which embodies the way that Thai people communicate with God and talk with Buddha. It is precisely because of the mysterious Buddhist beauty of dance that religious sacrifice activities highlight its special function in the artistic carrier, praying for the blessing of Buddha, expressing the desire to get good luck, prosperity of people and animals, and bumper harvest of crops, or thanking Buddha for his gift and offering sacrifices to ancestors. Dancers express their wishes with dance movements and pious expressions. In the solemn, slow and orderly rhythm, in the specific action symbols, it embodies the solemnity and mystery of Buddhism and conveys the attitude and consciousness of Thai people towards life.