Under the grand arches of the Bangkok City Hall in Din Daeng, the atmosphere was filled with anticipation as Wirat Manassanitwong, the esteemed Deputy Permanent Secretary for the BMA, took the helm of the first 2025 assembly of the BMA Committee for the Promotion and Preservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The room was a tableau of cultural custodians, eager to embark on another year of vital preservation work this past Monday, June 23. The day’s agenda kicked off with a reflective glance at the cultural treasures designated in 2024, each a jewel in the cultural crown of Bangkok. The dashing and melodious performances from Ban Duriyapraneet School took center stage, showcasing the vibrancy of traditional performing arts. Meanwhile, cherished social rituals and festivals like Mon Songkran, celebrated with joyous water festivities at Ban Bang Kradi in Bang Khun Thian, and the spiritual Navaratri Festival in the bustling Bang Rak district…
