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Fine Arts Dept prepares for Raising of the Nine-Tiered Umbrella

Fine Arts Dept prepares for Raising of the Nine-Tiered Umbrella

Matichon•General•22m ago

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The Fine Arts Department has completed the installation of the Phrom Phak sculpture for the Royal Ceremony of Raising the Nine-Tiered Umbrella on November 25.

  • •The Fine Arts Department installed the Phrom Phak sculpture at Sanam Luang for the November 25 ceremony.
  • •The sculpture was designed and supervised by Somchai Suphalakampaiworn.
  • •Landscaping work is scheduled for completion by November 14.
  • •The area will be open to committees and media on November 16.

Overview

  • •The Fine Arts Department completed the installation of the Phrom Phak sculpture for the Royal Ceremony of Raising the Nine-Tiered Umbrella on November 25.
  • •The Phrom Phak sculpture, designed by Somchai Suphalakampaiworn, is a four-faced Brahma sculpture located at the top of the Phra Merumas to symbolize the ascent to the Brahma world.
  • •Landscaping work is scheduled to be finished by November 14, prior to the second rehearsal of the royal procession.
  • •The Fine Arts Department is planting various lotus species, including Bua Luang Rachini and Bua Chao Ying Rattikan, in the ponds at the ceremony site.
  • •The construction of Phra Merumas and accompanying buildings is nearly complete, with only minor interior and exterior decorations remaining.
  • •The Fine Arts Department has conducted tests of the electricity and water systems, specifically the lighting for Phra Merumas, Phra Thinang Song Tham, and various pavilions.
  • •The area will be open to committees and media on November 16 after scaffolding is removed from all buildings except Phra Merumas.
  • •Scaffolding for Phra Merumas will be removed after the Royal Ceremony of Raising the Nine-Tiered Umbrella is completed.

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Key Entities

Organization

Fine Arts Department(กรมศิลปากร)ℹ️
The government agency responsible for the installation of the Phrom Phak sculpture and construction of the royal funeral site.
Office of Traditional Arts(สำนักช่างสิบหมู่)
The organization to which Somchai Suphalakampaiworn belongs.
Territorial Defence Command(กรมการรักษาดินแดน)
The organization located opposite the temporary pavilion at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram.

Person

Phanombut Chantharachot(พนมบุตร จันทรโชติ)
Director General of the Fine Arts Department.
His Majesty the King(พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว)
The monarch who will preside over the ceremony to raise the Nine-Tiered Umbrella.
Somchai Suphalakampaiworn(สมชาย ศุภลักษณ์อำไพพร)
An exquisite arts craftsman from the Office of Traditional Arts who designed and supervised the construction of the Phrom Phak sculpture.

Place

Sanam Luang Ceremony Site(มณฑลพิธีท้องสนามหลวง)
The location where the King will raise the Nine-Tiered Umbrella atop the Phra Merumas.
Phra Merumas(พระเมรุมาศ)
The Royal Crematorium structure featuring the Phrom Phak sculpture at its peak.
Phra Thinang Song Tham(พระที่นั่งทรงธรรม)
A royal building at the ceremony site where electrical systems were tested.
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram(วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลาราม)
The temple located in front of which a temporary pavilion was constructed.