Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: August 2, 2024
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Related Indicators: 11.2.5 11.2.6
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On August 2, 2024, the Office of Innovation Management and Technology Transfer, RUTS, assigned its staff to perform traditional music during the opening ceremony of the “Kolek Boat Festival: Art, Color, and Pattern”, organized by the Narathiwat Provincial Cultural Office.
The ceremony was presided over by Mrs. Yupha Tawiwattanakitboworn, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, at the historic Old Narathiwat City Hall.
The festival aimed to promote and support local cultural identity and traditional heritage while integrating folk art and cultural practices into the broader framework of creative and cultural tourism. This initiative serves as a key driver in advancing Soft Power in Narathiwat Province, strengthening multicultural harmony, and enhancing community well-being through cultural sustainability.
Several government agencies, academic institutions, and cultural organizations collaborated to present exhibitions and performances celebrating the aesthetic and symbolic beauty of the Kolek boat, a traditional southern icon representing the coexistence of Thai, Malay, and Islamic artistry.
This participation highlights RUTS’s active role in cultural preservation, education, and creative collaboration. By engaging in heritage-based cultural events, RUTS supports the integration of art, design, and community participation to promote cultural sustainability, creative tourism, and peaceful coexistence in a multicultural society.
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