Students contort their bodies to perform an impressive Asian folk dance in Phatthalung province, Thailand, on May 7 at 10am.

One student was hanging upside down from a pole carried by her friends while another was bent double with her feet touching her head.

The traditional style of dance originates from India and the Hindu culture which has been incorporated into Buddhism.

Onlooker Khun Thungsong said: ''The children said they start learning this dance when they're five or six years old. It takes a lot of practice to become that flexible.

''I filmed this at the Kuan Kanoon vintage market. I think this is a beautiful dance to remember the culture and heritage and the children are very talented.''