14 May 2015
The Ministry of Culture will invite representatives in various artistic
fields from ASEAN countries to join a seminar in Thailand to exchange knowledge
on ASEAN cultural heritage.
Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said that the Fine Arts Department
told a meeting of the executives of the Ministry of Culture that the regional
seminar would be held on the topic "ASEAN Cultural Heritage.”
Besides Thailand, participating in the seminar will be Brunei Darussalam,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and
Viet Nam. These representatives are engaged in artistic creations, such as
craftsmen in lacquer ware from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam.
Apart from craftsmen, experts in performing arts and literature from ASEAN
will also be invited. The seminar, which is scheduled for July 2015, will handle
knowledge management of ASEAN cultural heritage. It will provide craftsmen and
experts in various artistic fields with an opportunity to share knowledge and
experience and present their craftsmanship, as well as demonstrating their
artistic creations.
In the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint, ASEAN will promote the
conservation and preservation of ASEAN cultural heritage. This will ensure its
continuity and enhance awareness and understanding of the people about the
unique history of the region and the cultural similarities and differences
between and among ASEAN Member States. It will also promote the distinctiveness
of ASEAN cultural heritage as a whole.
Mr. Vira said that all relevant agencies would discuss preparations for an
ASEAN Ramayana Festival, to be held at the National Theater in Bangkok in
December 2015. The festival is meant to honor His Majesty the King on the
occasion of his birthday on 5 December.
Artists in various artistic fields in ASEAN will also be invited to discuss
the organizing of the khon masked performance on the Indian epic
Ramayana. This performance is regarded as part of ASEAN’s cultural heritage. The
discussion will be held during the time when the Fine Arts Department holds the
seminar on the ASEAN cultural Heritage.
Mr. Vira said that construction of an ASEAN Cultural Center in Bangkok is
being accelerated. The center is located at the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art
Center on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. It will feature exhibits showing ASEAN cultural
heritage and way of living. The center will offer various services for searching
for information about ASEAN countries. There will be a library and an exhibition
site, and cultural products will also be on sale, as well.
The center will officially be opened on 8 August 2015, which marks the
ASEAN Day Celebration.
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