Thai cultural festival

Islamabad : The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad in collaboration with The Centaurus Mall is hosting the Thailand Sawasdee Festival 2024, a two-day cultural celebration at The Centaurus Mall Islamabad. The Sawasdee Festival showcases various elements of Thai heritage and traditions. The event features numerous aspects of Thailand's vibrant culture, including elegant dances, stunning traditional costumes, fashion shows, Thai music, unique instruments, captivating Muay Thai (Thailand’s famous martial art) and of course an array of delicious Thai cuisine.

The festival was inaugurated by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan (President IDA) and Kamolwan Sriposil (Chargé d'Affaires of the Royal Thai Embassy) as the chief guest, alongside other distinguished guests of honours such as Col (r) Pg Kamal Bashah (High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam), Pham Anh Tuan (Ambassador of Vietnam), Wunna Han (Ambassador of Myanmar) and Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma (Chargé d'Affaires of Indonesia).

Kamolwan Sriposil expressed her gratitude to The Centaurus for its support, while Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, CEO the Centaurus Group, congratulated the Royal Thai Embassy for conducting a successful and grand Sawasdee Festival. He said that Thailand has a unique culture and was impressed by the performances done at the Sawasdee Festival. He emphasised the need for enhanced cultural cooperation between Thailand and Pakistan with initiatives such as cultural exchanges, exhibitions and performances, including visits to museums like the Taxila Museum in Pakistan and the Thai National Museum in Bangkok. He said that these programs will not only strengthen cultural bonds but also contribute to economic relations between the two nations. He also highlighted the presence of a Pakistani community of around 450,000 individuals in Thailand which enriches cultural diversity and serves as a bridge between the two countries.

The relationship between Pakistan and Thailand is marked by a commitment to cultural exchange and cooperation. Initiatives aimed at enhancing mutual understanding through art, education, and community engagement reflect the importance both nations place on their bilateral ties.