HM the Queen presides over the inauguration ceremony of the capital's art and culture centre
By Aree Thongboonrawd
Bangkok's long-overdue art and cultural centre at the heart of the capital was inaugurated in grand style with royal blessings recently.Her Majesty the Queen graciously presided over the ceremony to inaugurate the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). The centre, which was part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's activities to celebrate His Majesty the King's 80th birthday, will help enliven Bangkok's artistic and cultural life as well as serve as an art learning centre for youth.
HM the Queen also opened the exhibition "Virtues of the Kingdom", which is divided into different zones. Co-organised by the BMA, BACC and the Office of the Prime Minister, the exhibitions include photographs depicting Their Majesties' dedication to Thai arts and culture, the royal trips abroad to represent the best of Thailand, a contemporary art exhibition,"Unsung Melody in a Lullaby", on motherhood to celebrate Mother's Day (which is also the Queen's birthday) and an exhibition
entitled "Portraits of the King:The Art of Iconography". Another highlight, on public display for the first time, are the costumes,props and sets from the royal command performance of the khon masked dance-drama Prommas , initiated by HM the Queen.
Leading the luminaries to greet HM the Queen on her arrival were PM Abhisit Vejjajiva and BMA Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra. Representing the artists were poets Naowarat Pongpaiboon and Khunying A sculpture in front of the Chamnongsri Hanchanlash, who Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.gave a beautiful poetry reading.
HM the Queen listens to explanations from 'khon' costume designer Peeramon Chomdhavat.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his wife Pimpen.
Khunying ML Piyapas, Chutinant and Chitpas Bhirombhakdi.
The Erawan Elephant.
A sculpture of His Majesty the King on display on the
9th floor, by artist Watchara Prayoonkum.
Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra and his wife Savitri.
Khunying Kamala and Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol,Sakchai Guy and Anuchai Secharunputong.
Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi and Thanpuying Varaporn Pramoj.
Former BMA governor Apirak Kosayodhin and deputy Bangkok governor Taya Teepsuwan.
Panit Poonsiriwong, Panya Nirankul and Chalermchai Kositpipat.
Trisilp Boonkhachorn, Naowarat Pongpaiboon and Dr Jingjai Hanchanlash.
The exhibition runs until October 11, open every day except Monday.
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