Queen Consort Attends Alice in Wonderland Show for Disadvantaged Youth
Queen Consort attended a youth performance of 'Alice in Wonderland' by Italy‑ and Ukraine‑based Wings Show Production at Thailand’s Cultural Centre as part of the Student Outreach Program. She granted free admission and lunch for disadvantaged and special‑needs children, emphasizing her commitment to youth development through the arts. Festival officials and deaf‑school teachers praised the event for giving children a memorable, inspiring experience.
Queen Consort attended a youth performance of 'Alice in Wonderland' by the Italy- and Ukraine-based Wings Show Production at Thailand’s Cultural Centre, as part of the Student Outreach Program of the 28th Bangkok International Performing Arts Festival. The program seeks to give children and young people access to world‑class performing arts.
Her presence was described as an immeasurable royal kindness, reflecting her commitment to fostering youth development through art and culture. She granted free admission and provided lunch for disadvantaged children, youths, and those with special needs, aiming to offer learning opportunities, inspiration, and valuable experiences through the performing arts.
Rasinar Uberoi Bajaj, director of the Bangkok International Performing Arts Festival, explained the objectives of the Student Outreach Program before the royal viewing, noting that the production reimagines the classic youth literature through a blend of theatre, dance, and contemporary acrobatics, conveying imagination, creativity, and the courage to dream, leaving a lasting impression on audiences of all ages.
‘Thank you to all the kind adults who have given our deaf‑school children this opportunity. Although they cannot hear, they can see, and these images will remain in their memories forever. This is more than happiness; it is a vital motivation and encouragement for the children’s future,’ said Kannayat, a teacher at the Nakhon Pathom School for the Deaf.
Students from the same school expressed their excitement after the show, saying, ‘We were thrilled and deeply impressed. It was our first time seeing a performance like this. We admired everyone’s effort in turning what we cannot hear into something we can see perfectly. It was a new experience, and we would love to come again if given the chance.’
The Student Outreach Program has received the Queen Consort’s ongoing support for three consecutive years, underscoring her dedication to promoting learning through art and culture so that young people can discover inspiration, develop their potential, and become important contributors to future society.
