Following the intergovernmental treaty in Botswana, UNESCO has given a formal certificate inscribing Songkran Festival, the traditional Thai New Year festival, as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. Kowit Pakamart, director-general of the Cultural Promotion Department, stated that the government intends to celebrate Songkran in grand style, promoting this traditional festival as a component of … Continue reading Thailand’s Songkran Festival Gets Formal UNESCO Certification