Join us for Cha-Time # 36, “Community Trails – Community Tales – Community Extends: The Ban Mani Phruek in Nan, Thailand” on February 15 at 3:00 PM Philippine time.
Join us for an insightful talk by Mrs. Somlak on how Ban Mani Phruek, a village in northern Thailand, preserves its natural heritage and cultural diversity. Discover how museums can evolve beyond traditional spaces to safeguard intangible heritage through deep community engagement. This discussion aligns with global conversations on the future of museums, youth involvement, and new technologies. Mrs. Somlak will be joined by Mr. Arvin Villalon for the roundtable discussion.
About the Speaker
Mrs. Somlak Charoenpot is the Vice President of the nonprofit art and culture organization, The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage. She served as the Deputy Director General of the Thai Fine Arts department before retirement in 2008 and as the director of the Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA) from 2019-2022.
Registration for the talk is required. Please register through the QR code or through this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpce2hrD0iHdaxxqy0XYDNvXT5IilklCLJ