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Princess Sirivannavari lectures on Thai dress in Netherlands

Princess Sirivannavari lectures on Thai dress in Netherlands

MGR Online•Politics•2d ago

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Princess Sirivannavari presents the evolution and significance of Royal Thai Attire and Thai silk at an international forum in the Netherlands.

  • •Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya lectured on the 'Evolution of Thai Dress and Thai Silk' in The Hague, Netherlands.
  • •The event showcased eight styles of Royal Thai Attire and three styles of royal-given shirts.
  • •The initiative aims to promote Thai cultural heritage and modern interpretations of national dress on the global stage.
  • •Thailand is seeking UNESCO inscription for 'Thai traditional dress: Knowledge, craftsmanship, and national dress etiquette'.

Overview

  • •On April 8, 2026, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya delivered a lecture at Hotel Des Indes in The Hague, Netherlands, as the keynote speaker.
  • •The lecture focused on the 'Evolution of Thai Dress and Thai Silk' and included a showcase of eight styles of Royal Thai Attire and three styles of royal-given shirts.
  • •The event is part of a roadshow to promote Royal Thai Attire internationally, organized by the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture.
  • •The event also featured demonstrations of ancient Thai jewelry making and embroidery, alongside an exhibition of Royal Thai Attire curated with the Museum of Textiles.
  • •The presentation highlights Royal Thai Attire as a living heritage that can continuously evolve, stemming from the dedication of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother to preserving national cultural heritage, particularly attire as a key Thai identity.
  • •Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's systematic study and collaboration with historians and designers led to the standardization of 'Royal Thai Attire' for Thai women.
  • •In 2024, the Cabinet approved the proposal to nominate 'Thai traditional dress: Knowledge, craftsmanship, and national dress etiquette' to UNESCO for intangible cultural heritage status.
  • •The discussion of Royal Thai Attire as a valuable cultural heritage signifies the starting point for developing Thai identity in a global context and inspiring further development in all dimensions.

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Key Entities

Person

Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya(สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าสิริวัณณวรี นารีรัตนราชกัญญา)ℹ️
Delivered a lecture on the evolution of Thai dress and Thai silk in The Hague, Netherlands.
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother(สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)ℹ️
Initiator and proponent for the preservation and development of Thai traditional dress, originating the 'Royal Thai Attire' concept.
Pierre Balmain(ปิแอร์ บัลแมง)ℹ️
French designer who collaborated with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on presenting Thai silk in haute couture.

Place

The Hague, Kingdom of Netherlands(กรุงเฮก ราชอาณาจักรเนเธอร์แลนด์)ℹ️
Location where Princess Sirivannavari lectured on Thai attire.

Law

Royal Thai Attire(ชุดไทยพระราชนิยม)
Formalized Thai traditional dress styles, presented and promoted internationally.

Organization

Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture(กรมส่งเสริมวัฒนธรรม กระทรวงวัฒนธรรม)
Organizer of the international roadshow promoting Thai traditional attire.
The Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACIT)(สถาบันส่งเสริมศิลปหัตถกรรมไทย (SACIT))ℹ️
Participated in the event by demonstrating ancient Thai jewelry making.
Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles(พิพิธภัณฑ์ผ้าในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ)ℹ️
Collaborated on an exhibition of Royal Thai Attire for the event.
UNESCO(องค์การยูเนสโก)ℹ️
The organization to which Thailand is proposing the inscription of Thai traditional dress as intangible cultural heritage.

Timeline

1960(ปี พ.ศ. 1960)
Year Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother made an official visit to the US, Europe, and the Netherlands, showcasing Royal Thai Attire.
2024(ปี พ.ศ. 2024)
Year the Cabinet approved the proposal to nominate Thai traditional dress to UNESCO.
2026
Year of the event in The Hague, Netherlands.
November 30 - December 5, 2026(30 พฤศจิกายน - 5 ธันวาคม 2026)
Dates for the 21st session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Xiamen, China.