Project: Digitization of Valuable Body of Knowledge on Religions and Cultures from Analog Media, and Installation of Online Database for Archiving and Services

Project: Digitization of Valuable Body of Knowledge on Religions and Cultures from Analog Media, and Installation of Online Database for Archiving and Services

A religious center, Chulalongkorn University Dharma Center, was founded over thirty years ago by Professor Emeritus Dr. Rawee Pawilai, National Artist in Literature (2006).  He was an expert in astronomy, philosophy, and religions, and the first director of the Dharma Center.  Chulalongkorn University Dharma Center was dedicated as a non-religion-specific venue for religious ceremonies, education,…

Thai Traditional Music Performance ‘Piphat Dukdamban’ and Preservation of the Thai Culture

Thai Traditional Music Performance ‘Piphat Dukdamban’ and Preservation of the Thai Culture

Piphat Dukdamban is a Thai traditional music ensemble that was developed during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.  The characteristic of the ensemble is its mellow sound with bright-sounding instruments were removed from a piphat ensemble.  The ensemble is used indoors for European banquets and plays.  Original compositions and adaptation of existing repertoire were made appropriate…

Music at Chula ONLINE: An Adaptation of Thai Traditional Music Performance in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

Music at Chula ONLINE: An Adaptation of Thai Traditional Music Performance in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

Thai traditional music concert series, Music at Chula, stemmed from Chulavatid, Thai traditional music performances that took place every first Friday of each month since 1989 at Chula Thai House as one of the main responsibilities of Office of Art and Culture.  In 2011 after the completion of Music Hall in Art and Culture Building,…

From a Royal Palcace on an Island to a National Historic Site and Koh Sichang Marine Science Research Centre of Chulalongkorn University

From a Royal Palcace on an Island to a National Historic Site and Koh Sichang Marine Science Research Centre of Chulalongkorn University

Phra Chudhadhuj Palace was the only palace in Thailand that is situated on an island.   It was built in 1889 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn and was named after the prince who was born at this palace.  The palace has later fallen into disuse.  Chulalongkorn was entrusted by the Treasury Department in 1978 to…

Promoting Thai Artists in Creating Artworks for Added Economic, Societal, and Art and Cultural Heritage Values

Promoting Thai Artists in Creating Artworks for Added Economic, Societal, and Art and Cultural Heritage Values

Art advocacy initiatives have started at Chulalongkorn University over 30 years ago as the university president and University Council at that time realized the value and importance of art and its creator.  The initiatives began with a project to promote artists and their creation of artworks by starting an art collection by Thai artists, and…

Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra: Music Learning Hub of the Society for Promoting and Developing Musicians

Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra: Music Learning Hub of the Society for Promoting and Developing Musicians

Thirty years of Chulalongkorn University Symphony Orchestra, since its establishment, have seen an extensive number of its alumni entering professional music scenes and becoming music teachers and professors in basic education schools, higher education music programs, as well as teachers and administrators in private music schools.  These alumni have added to a pool of leading…

Daraphirom Palace Museum as a Learning Resource of Lanna Culture

Daraphirom Palace Museum as a Learning Resource of Lanna Culture

Princess Dara Rasami Commemoration Day at Daraphirom Palace Museum Daraphirom Palace is formerly a residence of the late Princess Dara Rasami, princess consort of King Chulalongkorn.  She contributed greatly in developing Chiangmai, her hometown, in the areas of religion, music and dance, modern agriculture, and education.  Chulalongkorn University acquired the palace from the princess’ heirs…

Thailand Youth Choral Camp: Building from Thai to Regional and Global Community of Choral Musicians

Thailand Youth Choral Camp: Building from Thai to Regional and Global Community of Choral Musicians

Background Office of Art and Culture believes firmly in the collaborative nature of art, music and cultural activities.  Our choral initiatives are not exception.  The Office started the annual Chulalongkorn University Choral Festival in 2014 with one of the purposes is to create a safe space for choral enthusiast to sing and learn in a…

Chamchuri Art Gallery: A Model of Non-Profit Organization for the Art that Drives Sustainable Creative Society

Chamchuri Art Gallery: A Model of Non-Profit Organization for the Art that Drives Sustainable Creative Society

Chulalongkorn University established Chamchuri Art Gallery to further its endeavor to support creativity and dissemination of artworks by Thai artists.  The gallery is known and accepted in the art scene in Thailand as a model of non-profit organization for the art.  The gallery is used as: An exhibition space for the public and a center…