BANGKOK, 2 May 2015 – The introduction of technology to enhance visitors’ experiences at the Learning Center of the National Museum and at various National Historical Parks has successfully raised the number of visitors by 50%, Minister of Culture Weera Rotephotchanarat said.
Speaking in a television program “Returning Happiness to the People” this week, the minister said the development of museums and historical parks was one of the activities the ministry had promoted in April, to commemorate the 5th cycle birthday anniversary of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Other activities included holding of Khon mask dances and musical and dramatic art performances in Beijing, China.
In Bangkok, the ministry sponsored “The Lights of Suvarnabhumi Art Exhibition” which is featuring the paintings of National Reform Council vice president and national artist Preecha Thaothong at the Contemporary Art Centre on Ratchadamnoen Road, in Bangkok. It is open until 31 May.
At the National Museum, an exhibition on Thai folk beliefs in relation to Buddhism and Brahmin faith, and female deities is open to the public until 26 July.
Songkran Festival, the Thai traditional New Year celebration, was also one of the biggest activities of the month, followed by the commemoration of the 233rd Anniversary of the Rattanakosin Era on 17-21 April. Over 450,000 visitors were provided with the history of the Rattanakosin era in order for them to exalt the great contributions of Rattanakosin kings.
At the end of May, the Ministry of Culture will hold a “Four-Region Folk Festival”.
