Thai Traditional Music Festival Honors Late Queen Sirikit
A traditional music festival honoring late Queen Sirikit drew over 2,500 spectators across two venues in Khon Kaen province, featuring 12 performances by more than 1,200 youth participants as part of an annual excellence program held during
On August 16, 2025, at Khon Kaen Hall, Level 5 of Central Khon Kaen shopping center in Khon Kaen province, Nattareya Tveevongs, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, officially opened a traditional music performance in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother. The event, titled "Folk Music of Loyalty, Forever in Our Hearts," was organized under a recreational awareness program designed to develop children and youth toward excellence in fiscal year 2025.
The performance was attended by Mongkhol Wimolrat, Director-General of the Department of Physical Education, along with department executives, Yuttana Pothiwihak, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen province, tourism and sports officials from the Northeast region, national artists, traditional music teachers, and more than 2,500 spectators.
The Department of Physical Education's Recreation Bureau organized traditional music performances to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit as part of a youth excellence program. Events were held on August 15, 2025, at Wat Pa Saeng Arun temple in Muang Khon Kaen district, and on August 16, 2025, at Khon Kaen Hall. In total, 12 performances were presented by over 1,200 participants.
Since 2010, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit has graciously presented championship trophies to winners across various age categories in annual competitions—an honor and distinction for all participants. The Recreation Bureau has scheduled the traditional music competition in August each year to coincide with Her Majesty's birth month, continuing this tradition annually.
Nattareya Tveevongs stated: "This event brings together the loyalty and dedication of children, youth, teachers, instructors, artists, and traditional music networks from across the Northeast, including musicians from the Danchang Club and Sai Thani. Through meaningful performances and songs, they honor Her Majesty's legacy while preserving the nation's cultural heritage. We hope this traditional music festival will inspire young people to take pride in Thai arts and culture, safeguard local wisdom, and ensure our national heritage endures for generations to come."
