THAI-CHINESE CULTURAL EXCHANGE
Ten ethnic groups from China will be flown into the Kingdom to present their art, culture and unique way of life through a number of performances alongside those of two hill-tribe groups from northern Thailand during the “Mountains And Hill Tribes” fair at two shopping malls in Bangkok.
The cultural-exchange fair will run under the “Thailand-Yunnan Relations” theme at Seacon Bangkae, Phetkasem Road, from tomorrow to July 23, and under the “Thailand-Sichuan Relations” theme at Seacon Square, Srinakarin Road, from July 28 to Aug 6. Held in collaboration with the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture, the first part of the fair will feature 13 performances by more than 30 performers from Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous prefecture of China’s Yunnan province. They represent nine tribes: Zhuang, Miao, Yi, Yao, Tai, Bai, Naji, Manchu and Han.
The line-up includes a paper horse dance, an octagon drum show, a wind-instruments show, a Chinese-fiddle solo, a Chinese-lute solo and a Chinese-song performance. They will be staged daily at 5.30pm, plus a 2.30pm show on the weekends. Two sets of performances by Akha and Karen hill tribes from northern Thailand will be presented from tomorrow to Sunday. They are a bamboo dance and a demonstration of Akha way of life. Tribal and ethnic group products and souvenirs from both countries, as well as northern Thai and Chinese cuisines, will also be available throughout the 10 days.
The second part of the fair at Seacon Square will present 23 spectacular performances by a group of artists who represent the Yi ethnic group in Liangshan of Sichuan province. The shows include Yi ethnic group dance, vocal performance, tribal instruments performance and will be staged daily at 5.30pm, plus a 2.30pm show on the weekends from July 28 to Aug 6.
Once again, the aforementioned two sets of performances by Akha and Karen hill tribes from Northern Thailand will be presented from July 28-30. Tribal products and cuisine from the two countries will also be available.
There is no admission fee.
Call Seacon Bangkae on 02-454-7777 or Seacon Square on 02-721-8888.