Ministry of Culture, March 20 – Ministry of Culture launches the music festival of the year "MOC MU FES 2023" Summer Hit Songs in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Department Let music lovers, both Thai and foreigners, indulge in continuous music for free throughout the year. Starting with the performance "100 Years of International Thai Music" - Thai Music Festival - Suntaraporn Dance - 84th Suntaraporn Concert on 31 March 1, 2 and 9 April 2023 at Sangsuk Culture Plaza, Grand Auditorium and multipurpose building Thailand Cultural Center
Itthipol Khunpluem, Minister of Culture presided over the press conference of the Ministry of Culture Music Festival: Summer Hit Songs (MOC MU FES) for the year 2023, saying that the Ministry of Culture Music Festival: Summer Hit Songs (MOC MU FES)This time This is the second music festival held, following the first one held in December 2022 in remembrance of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, who received the attention of a large number of people participating in the event. by organizing a music festival this time held in honor of His Majesty King Kanitthathiraj Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Department On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty's birthday on April 2, 2023, four major performances are scheduled, including the 100-year-old international Thai music performance, popular international Thai songs on March 31, 2023 at the Happiness Cultural Courtyard. Ministry of Culture, dancing performance creates happiness with Soontaraporn by Suntharaporn Band on April 1, 2023 at the Cultural Courtyard Thai music festival performances on April 2, 2023 at the Thailand Cultural Center and Suntharaporn's 84th anniversary music performance on April 9, 2023 at
Mr. Kowit Phakamas, Director-General of the Department of Cultural Promotion, revealed that the Thailand Cultural Center have the potential to support the event cultural performances and various activities at the national and international levels effectively, such as musical performances in honor of His Majesty the King Thai music performances, international music, orchestra music, musical performances And international performances in various programs, which are outstanding performances known as the Highlight Performances of 2023 at Thailand Cultural Center, which will take place in the year 2023 from April. to December at the Thailand Cultural Center The building area for various exhibitions both inside and around It can be developed into an area for cultural activities and various activities that can convey to Thai people and foreigners to know about the intangible cultural heritage, arts and culture, cultural performances. efficiently reflecting the identity of Thailand and the international It is considered a cultural place. It is a potential soft power that can be applied to create value for the country. in line with the policy of the Ministry of Culture who want to bring the heritage of wisdom, arts and culture to the utmost benefit It is the opening of the Thailand Cultural Center area. to become the Soft Power Area of the country or Thailand Soft Power Space in the future
However, the MOC MU FES 2023 music festival that will showcase 4 major shows are as follows:
1) 100 Years of Popular Thai Music Performance on March 31, 2023, consisting of a panel discussion entitled “100 Years of Popular Thai Music” at 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Thailand Cultural Center Small Auditorium. Kru Nakorn Thanomsap, Suthipong Wattanachang (Chompoo Fruity) and Ajarn Suthin Duangduean, violinist, followed by a Thai Youth Wind (TYW) orchestra performance. by the Rung Arun Wisit band from 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. at the Sang Suk Cultural Courtyard national art gallery and a 100 Years Thai Popular Songs concert from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's Department and a performance of 6 popular international Thai songs, performed by famous singers such as Dr.
2) Dancing performances that create happiness with Suntharaporn by Suntharaporn Band on April 1, 2023 at the Cultural Courtyard The Ministry of Culture consists of a performance by the Thai Youth Choir (TYC), a performance of the Thai Youth Orchestra. under the patronage of the Thai Youth Orchestra (TYO) from 4:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. After that, there is a dance performance of Suntharaporn from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
3) Thai Music Festival on April 2, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Thailand Cultural Center, consisting of 5 shows, including the Thai Great Music Performance from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Main Auditorium; Thailand from Roots to Modern Influences” Time 10.30-12.00 at the Small Auditorium Thai music performance by 8 schools of 100% Thai Music (6 schools, 2 universities) Time 13.00 – 16.00 at the multipurpose building Thailand Cultural Center Performance of Piphat Competition by Ban Bualuang with the Thapphonwathit band from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the main auditorium, and contemporary Thai music performances performed by the Petcharussaeng band and the Somsong band from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the courtyard in front of the Thai pavilion. Thailand Cultural Center
4) Suntaraporn's 84th birthday music performance on April 9, 2023, consisting of a talk on "The Path to 84th Suntaraporn Band" from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the small auditorium, and the "84th Anniversary Concert". Suntharaporn” from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, at the main auditorium, Thailand Cultural Center. (Reserve tickets at 0 2247 0013 ext. 4162-63 , 4168 during office hours. Receive tickets at the venue from 12.00-13.30)
After that, there will be shows that are considered the Highlight Performance of 2023 nationally and internationally. To keep track of each other continuously, such as - International concerts in honor of His Majesty the King by Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation under the patronage Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Prince Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya - Classical music performances in remembrance of His Majesty the King Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Narathiwat Ratchanakarin On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth day -Music performance 84 years of Thai folk music -Musical performance on Huajai Aphai Manee -The 25th Bangkok International Festival of Performing Arts and Music -100th Birthday Celebration of Kru Prawet Kumut, artist national Performing Arts (Thai Music), 1989, is considered an artistic and cultural performance that will create happiness for both Thais and foreigners throughout the year 2023.
Details of various performances can be tracked via www.culture.go.th .and Facebook fan page Department of Cultural Promotion.
Source: Thai News Agency