Thailand is preparing to propose the Loy Krathong Celebration, in addition to Muay Thai, to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Company (UNESCO) and demand that they be consisted of in the list of intangible heritage in 2024.
According to the Director-General of the Department of Cultural Promo, Kowit Phakamas, the preparation of files collecting understanding of these cultural components has actually been 70% finished. The propositions are anticipated to get cabinet approval by 31 March 2024 before they are sent to UNESCO. Nevertheless, UNESCO’s factor to consider procedure for such propositions normally covers 3-5 years.
Presently, Thailand has actually 3 components engraved in the list of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: (1) Nora, dance drama in Southern Thailand (2021 ), (2) Nuad Thai, conventional Thai massage (2019 ), and (3) Khon, masked dance drama (2021 ). ( PRD)
