BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has confirmed plans to register Thailand’s traditional sarong, known as the pha khao ma, as an intangible cultural heritage with UNESCO to promote Thai culture at the international level.

 

According to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, outgoing Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-O-Cha expects the pha khao ma to become a successful item for promoting Thai soft power after Thai dance performances featuring the traditional attire received global attention on May 6 during World Dance Day 2023.

 

The first of two performances showed how Thai villagers wore the traditional cloth in their daily lives, while the second featured dancers wearing traditional clothing from all regions of the kingdom.

 

The spokesperson added that the two shows drew massive applause and many foreign attendees asked the dancers to pose for photos with them.

 

The Cabinet resolved in February to consider registering the loincloth with UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

 

Anucha noted that the premier wants all government agencies to raise the profile of the pha khao ma as part of ongoing efforts to further promote Thai culture to the world.

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230522124113514

 

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14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Anucha noted that the premier wants all government agencies to raise the profile of the pha khao ma as part of ongoing efforts to further promote Thai culture to the world.

What next, the skimpy attire as seen down Walking street?

 

55 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

What next, the skimpy attire as seen down Walking street?

 

Sticky rice? Let's face it the entire region of Issan eats this on a daily basis.

8 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Sticky rice? Let's face it the entire region of Issan eats this on a daily basis.

It shows... 

When you start promoting clothing as a cultural heritage thing, you are essentially admitting your nation and culture are not having much impact on the world. Which is OK. Just be comfortable with that, and stop forcing the issue. 

 

"In shallow men the fish of little thoughts cause much commotion. In oceanic minds the whales of inspiration make hardly a ruffle".

Edited May 23, 20233 yr by spidermike007

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand’s traditional sarong as an intangible cultural heritage

Intangible? Can't touch it? Imaginary?