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Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
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Get wet to keep the heat at bay!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2024
» To honour the initiation of Songran into Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December last year, many places are hosting events and parties to make a huge splash on the world stage.
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The day dams silenced Luang Prabang
Life, Published on 19/02/2024
» While almost 10 hydropower mega-dams have been removed across the United States to revitalise rivers and people's lives, the governments of Laos and Thailand have reached an agreement to construct more such dams on the mainstream of the Lower Mekong River. Eleven dams are planned, despite the devastating consequences of two already operational dams on the river's ecosystem and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on it.
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Art without borders
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2024
» Organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), the third edition of the international contemporary art festival, "Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023", returns with the theme of "The Open World" from now until April 30. "The Open World" was inspired by the Buddha image in the posture that is called "open world" at Wat Pa Sak in Chiang Saen District.
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Two Korean series focus on death and vengeance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/01/2024
» When people make a mistake, they want to be given a second chance. Two Korean television series, Death's Game and Marry My Husband, on Prime Video, present stories of people who have opportunities to mend their past mistakes.
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Thai, Korean artists to rock Thunder Dome this Xmas
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/12/2023
» Organised by YGlobal, "Merry Pop Festa 2023", which features Thai and South Korean artists, will be held on Dec 23 at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani. The line-up includes Han Seung-woo, Bang Ye-dam and BUS.
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The flight of the Eagle Hunters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/11/2023
» Ten years ago, photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit, also known as JKBoy, embarked on a journey to Mongolia to capture portraits of the Eagle Hunters Tribe. Accompanied by a local guide, Jatenipat had to go door to door to search for members of the clan as only a few still make a living from the profession these days.
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A celebration of female art
Life, Published on 20/11/2023
» During the 1990s, female artists had limited opportunities and space to showcase their work. But in 1995, a group of such women, including Jittima Pholsawek, Mink Nopparat and Phaptawan Suwannakudt, organised an exhibition titled "Tradisexion" at Concrete House.
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Sharing culture across the seas
Life, Published on 18/08/2023
» To demonstrate its dedication to enhancing the SEA communities, C Asean recently hosted the Asean Matariki Night 2023 to emphasise the cultural connections between the Maori and Thai Song Dam ethnic groups, which can serve as a foundation for increased economic, social and cultural collaboration and eventually contribute to the growth of the ethnic communities.
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C asean hosts common culture heritage "Maori & Thai Song Dam"
Published on 21/07/2023
» C asean underlines its leadership in fostering connectivity and reinforcing the ASEAN community through the organization of the Common Culture Heritage "Maori & Thai Song Dam" project. The ASEAN Matariki Night 2023 was organized to commemorate the Maori New Year, Matariki, and celebrate cultural similarities of Maori and Thai Song Dam ethnics groups which can serve as foundation for enhanced economic, social and cultural collaboration, ultimately leading to development of the ethnic communities.
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