Thai Songkran Listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
![Thai Songkran Listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage](https://news.seatoday.com/images/20231208120006_original_8.webp )
SEAToday.com, Thailand - Songkran Festival, also known as Thai New Year celebrations, has been approved for listing as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday (12/6).
It marks Thailand's fourth UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, following the Khon mask dance, Thai massage, and Nora dance performance.
The Ministry of Culture organized various celebratory activities at Bangkok City Hall on Thursday (12/7), presided over by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Songkran is a festival that commemorates the Thai New Year, observed nationwide from April 13-15 each year. Activities include offering alms to monks, pouring water over the palms of revered elders, cultural performances, and often lively water-splashing activities.
Recommended Article
News Update
South Korea Opened Investigation into Telegram Over Deepfake Porn...
South Korean police said on Monday (9/2) that they have launched an investigation into encrypted messaging platform Telegram for allegedly “ conspiring” in the distribution of so-called deepfake porn.
Pope Francis: Indonesia’s Diversity Should Be Example for the Wo...
The Catholic Church Leader Pope Francis said that Indonesia’s diversity should be an example for the world. This was revealed by Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi.
Bali’s First Urban Subway Begins Construction
The construction of the Bali Urban Railway has officially started on Wednesday (9/4), marked by the Ngeruwak ceremony held by PT Sarana Bali Dwipa Jaya (SBDJ) and PT Bumi Indah Prima (BIP) at Central Parking Kuta.
Authority Reported Kuala Lumpur Sinkhole May Take 3-6 Months for...
Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Syarif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, stated that the recovery and reconstruction of the area affected by the sinkhole on Jalan Masjid India are expected to take 3 to 6 months.
Trending
-
#
Daily Update
-
#
Regional
-
#
Nasional
-
#
Internasional
Popular Post
SOEs Ministry Tries Out Four Days in Workweek System
The State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Ministry is testing the implementation of a four-day workweek. This was shared on Instagram @lifeatkbumn on Saturday (6/8).
TransJakarta Extends Operational Hours of Soekarno-Hatta Airport...
TransJakarta extended its service time until midnight for the corridor with destination to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, starting Wednesday (6/19).