Father Ray Foundation holds 50,000 baht songwriting contest

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The Father Ray Foundation is offering up to 50,000 baht for the original song that best exemplifies the feeling of “Father Ray in Your Heart.”

President Father Peter Pattarapong Srivorakul launched the foundation’s song-writing contest May 28 with Sakniran Jitsom of Siam Kolkarn Music School, Channel 3 presenter Preeraya Daengprasit, and artist Aarda Kraipheerphan from KPN stage.

The winning composer will win 50,000 baht while five other finalists will take home 10,000 baht each. The winning song will be used in foundation marketing efforts and at public events.

Father Peter Pattarapong Srivorakul, Sakniran Jitsom of Siam Kolkarn Music School, Channel 3 presenter Preeraya Daengprasit, and artist Aarda Kraipheerphan from KPN stage, along with teachers and officials from the Father Ray Foundation announce the contest.Father Peter Pattarapong Srivorakul, Sakniran Jitsom of Siam Kolkarn Music School, Channel 3 presenter Preeraya Daengprasit, and artist Aarda Kraipheerphan from KPN stage, along with teachers and officials from the Father Ray Foundation announce the contest.

Srivorakul said the contest is being held to mark the 10-year anniversary of the death of “Father Ray” Brennan, founder of the group of schools and orphanages.

Contest runs from now until August 1.  Judging takes place August 6, with winners announced August 7, and awards presented on August 17 as part of the “10 years Ray” ceremonies.

Applications can be submitted at the Father Ray Foundation on Sukhumvit Road or downloaded online from Mahatai.org. For more information, call 081-562-9541.