Indian envoy to Thailand hopes upcoming fest will help boost cultural ties

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THAI-INDIAN RELATIONS
Indian envoy hopes upcoming fest will help boost cultural ties
Cattleya Chan,
Kathryn Huang
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Indian Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla said recently that he hoped Indian contemporary culture could become part of life in Thailand like the Korean culture has.

There is a close historical and cultural affinity between India and Thailand. However, the closeness in terms of contemporary arts and culture needs to be re-emphasised and reiterated as India is in a flux of constant change," Shringla said.

He was speaking at a discussion held as a curtain raiser for the "Festival of India" scheduled to be held next year. He noted that Thais visited India for religious reasons, but had little knowledge about the country in terms of its culture, tourism and business.

"We are trying to propagate these unknown aspects of India among Thais and connect more with Thai people," he said.

Speaking at the same session was Sanjay K Roy, who won the National Award for Excellence and Best Director for his film "Shahjahanabad", said his production firm Teamwork Arts would help bring together Thai and Indian styles of dance, theatre, art, design and literature.

"We wish to create both tangible and intangible wealth through our cultures," the filmmaker added, explaining that Teamwork used the arts as a dynamic platform that is collaborative in nature. The aim is to be able to "create opportunities for artists from Thailand and India to understand each others' philosophies, history and cultural contexts. "We also hope to feature Thai writers and their work, and take it outside Thailand for the world to see," he said.

Apart from showcasing their work, artists and writers from both countries will also be invited to speak at the festival. Vikas Swarup, whose book "Q&A" was later adapted to the award-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire", will be one of the many renowned authors to speak at the upcoming festival.

Contemporary India will also be highlighted alongside its older traditions and cultures through performances such as "Bollywood Love Story - A Musical".

This Bollywood dance and drama, set against the Indian spring festival of colour Holi, will be performed in Thai and be set to electronic dance music.

Roy went on to say that he hoped the festival wins enough support so it turns into a long-term initiative that helps bridge ties between the two cultures.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Indian-envoy-hopes-upcoming-fest-will-help-boost-c-30239981.html

 

[thenation]2014-08-01[/thenation]

[Bender]

if and an indian and snake enter your house, you ....

[saakura]

if and an indian and snake enter your house, you ....

There comes the first racist post. Good on you.

[bangkokheat]

whatever happened to the indian businessman that lives in thailand that was supposed to be deported for taking part in the protests?

[Payboy]

if and an indian and snake enter your house, you ....

Eat the snake, build a temple around the Indian, and ask him for lottery numbers.

[BSJ]

It all comes down to who they are.  A lot of my clients back in Australia were Indian's from the sub-continent.  Doctors, lawyers, business owners who I found to be polite, respectful and always paid for the work I did when presented with the bill.

 

Very different to the budget holiday rabble I see on Beach road Pattaya arguing with the orange juice seller that the 20 baht asked is to much and offering 15 baht.  Or the group of them discussing discount guided tours with young ladies who are sitting enjoying the view of Pattaya Bay.

 

And the smell, some are so repugnant I almost puked once when one came and stood next to me.   The Chinese, in my experience, never smell bad.  Plus one for the Chinese!

 

So in summary, Thailand should be advised to aim for the better class of Indian who is willing to spend some money when they are here, stay in good accommodation with 2 or 3 to the room instead of 8 or 10, and go to bars where they buy a drink each, not one for the group.

[tonyboy33]

What happened to the Indian, who had lived in thailand for many years, but had his visa rescinded by Chalerm because he appeared to be backing the anti Peau Thai government. Last I heard he was to be deported without a trial or anything other than a decision by Judge Chalerm. 

[Thakkar]

It all comes down to who they are.  A lot of my clients back in Australia were Indian's from the sub-continent.  Doctors, lawyers, business owners who I found to be polite, respectful and always paid for the work I did when presented with the bill.
 
Very different to the budget holiday rabble I see on Beach road Pattaya arguing with the orange juice seller that the 20 baht asked is to much and offering 15 baht.  Or the group of them discussing discount guided tours with young ladies who are sitting enjoying the view of Pattaya Bay.
 
And the smell, some are so repugnant I almost puked once when one came and stood next to me.   The Chinese, in my experience, never smell bad.  Plus one for the Chinese!
 
So in summary, Thailand should be advised to aim for the better class of Indian who is willing to spend some money when they are here, stay in good accommodation with 2 or 3 to the room instead of 8 or 10, and go to bars where they buy a drink each, not one for the group.

So what you're saying is: Indians You've worked for and know, are nice. Indians you don't know and haven't worked for, aren't.

T

[mikebell]

Thais don't like Indians, generally.  Try going out for an Indian meal with GF or wife.  

[h90]

 

if and an indian and snake enter your house, you ....

There comes the first racist post. Good on you.

 

 

My wife had to learn that in the school.

[h90]

Thais don't like Indians, generally.  Try going out for an Indian meal with GF or wife.  

 

It won't work

 

To add: but she like to buy clothes from Indians, and our accounting has a "line" friend in India....so there isn't much of a problem.

Edited August 2, 2014 by h90