Suthirat Yoovidhya Foundation Funds the Khon Performance with Lights at Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Fine Arts Department, Thewet

The Suthirat Yoovidhya Foundation provided financial support to the Fine Arts Department, through Mr. Phanombut Chandrachot, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, and Fine Arts Department administrators, for the display of Khon with colored lights at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, titled Ramakien, Satchaphali series, in the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Fine Arts Department Building in Thewet.

An unprecedented spectacular performance of Khon accompanied by lights and props from the Ramayana is about to take place. Two locations recognized by UNESCO as world heritage sites are brought together in the “Satchapali” series. It includes the intangible Khon cultural heritage and the Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a significant historical site in the Ayutthaya World Cultural Heritage area, known for its distinctive architectural and artistic features. This will be the backdrop for a grand performance that brings the theater to Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, on March 9-10, 2024 to preserve and honor valuable Thai culture. Organized by the Music Office, Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Suthirat Yoovidhya Foundation, both agencies aim to preserve and disseminate Thai arts and culture as well as promote participation in preserving the good culture and traditions.