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A night of prodigies
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 23/08/2025
» In 1978, composer John Williams won the Best Original Music Oscar for his work on the movie Star Wars. We've all heard the main theme countless times over the years, but listening to it performed by a live symphony orchestra is a whole new intergalactic experience. Such was the intense power of the Siam Sinfonietta as it swept over the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre that my nine-year-old nephew, Hummer, was pinned to his seat with wide-eyed wonder.
Month-long musical buffet on the menu from Opera Siam
Life, Published on 22/08/2025
» Last weekend, a small but intense audience gathered to hear the Calliope Chamber Choir perform the Thai premiere of one of the most innovative and highly-regarded works of the 20th century, Stimmung, by German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, whose inspiration for this piece came from the chanting of Buddhist monks.
Giant panda, pink hippo arrive at Iconsiam
Life, Published on 10/07/2025
» Two adorable characters from China and a troop of their friends are ready to greet Thais during "Yimu Art Exhibition", which is running at Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Aug 15.
Iconsiam celebrates five decades of Sino-Thai ties with lantern festival
Life, Published on 03/07/2025
» To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Iconsiam is holding three major events that showcase the finest of Chinese art and culture, until Aug 15.
The world of giants
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/06/2025
» If you were in a world with gigantic man-eating monsters, would you fight with them or try to hide from them? This is the story of Attack On Titan, a Japanese manga series, which was published between 2009 to 2021 and created by Hajime Isayama. Attack On Titan tells a story of people who live in cities surrounded by immense walls which protect them from Titans -- gigantic man-eating monsters.
Nakhon Sawan honours Chinese deities
Life, Published on 02/05/2024
» The annual Chao Mae Thapthim-Chao Pho Chao Mae Takhli Festival is back in Nakhon Sawan and runs until Sunday at the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine in Takhli district. Throughout the day, pilgrims and tourists can worship Chinese deities for prosperity, success and fortune.
Tradition meets innovation
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/01/2024
» Embark on a mesmerising journey of Thai cultural heritage in "Miscellany Of Khon", a programme that breathes new life into khon, a traditional masked dance drama that traces its roots back to the Ayutthaya kingdom. Hosted by the 18 Monkeys Dance Theatre in collaboration with the Unfolding Kafka Festival, this blend of film screening and live dance performance will transport audiences to an unexpected realm of khon as envisioned by a new generation steeped in contemporary arts while maintaining the cherished traditions of the past. The enchanting spectacle unfolds at Slowcombo, Pathum Wan, from Feb 29 until March 1.
Sacred brushstrokes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/01/2024
» The Office of Art and Culture (OAC) at Chulalongkorn University is currently showcasing a rare collection of 24 deity paintings which are approximately 196 years old. The paintings at the exhibition "Tom Tong Mien: An Exhibition Of The Yao Ceremonial Painting" were created by Chen Guei Li, a painter during the reign of Emperor Dao Guang of the Qing Dynasty, and offer a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the Yao/Iu Mien people.
Capturing the many faces of khon
Life, Panalee Maskati and Piyatat Hemmatat, Published on 02/10/2023
» A white unadorned mask, worn back-to-front in unorthodox fashion, rises from the ground and levels an inscrutable gaze upon the audience. A consummate performance of Chui Chai, a piece of traditional dance choreography, commences with the dancer facing away from the audience and towards the back of the stage of Jitti Chompee's Miscellany Of Khon.
Echoes of the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/08/2023
» We were mesmerised by vast lush paddy fields on either side of the road where equestrians expertly rode their horses as we gazed out of our van en route to Suphan Buri. However, ancient temples and historical ruins remain powerful attractions for travellers to discover Thailand's rich history and fascinating cultural heritage.