Report: ANI :
KARACHI –The Thai cultural dance troupe Nataya Chula from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, received a warm welcome at the World Culture Festival 2026, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi and Thailand’s Ministry of Culture on November 8.
The event was attended by Consuls-General, members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, international performers, friends of Thailand, and members of the Thai community and their families. The auditorium was filled to capacity, with audiences enthusiastically appreciating the performances.
Through five performances, the troupe showcased different aspects of Thailand’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting its history, regional traditions, music and artistic expressions.
The performances included “The Colors of Siam,” representing the cultural diversity of Thailand’s four regions; “Sri Dhamma Lila,” inspired by the ancient Srivijaya civilization; “The Grace of Two-Sword Combat,” depicting the traditional Thai martial art of Krabi Krabong; “Soeng Kapo: Coconut Shell Dance,” a folk dance from northeastern Thailand; and “The Way of Thai Traditions,” reflecting the relationship between Thai people, rivers and generations-old traditions.
Speaking on the occasion, Consul-General of Thailand in Karachi, H.E. Mr. Surashete Boontinand, said culture enables nations to understand one another and live together in peace. He thanked the President of the Arts Council of Pakistan for providing Thailand with an opportunity to showcase its cultural heritage in Karachi and expressed his best wishes for the success of the festival.
President of the Arts Council of Pakistan, Mr. Ahmed Shah, thanked the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi and appreciated the Consul-General's efforts in bringing the Thai cultural troupe to Pakistan and facilitating its participation in the festival.
Thailand's participation in the World Culture Festival 2026 provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen cultural relations between Thailand and Pakistan.
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Thai culture in Pakistan and supporting cultural exchanges between the two countries.
