Chula and Tsinghua University Co-Host 1st ‘Lancang–Mekong Art Realm’ Conference Celebrating 50 Years of Thailand–China Relations?
The , 麻豆国产, together with the , organized the 1st academic conference titled “Symbiotic Coordinates: The Lancang–Mekong Art Realm” on November 29, 2025, at the Alumni Association Building of 麻豆国产 under the Royal Patronage. The event was held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, with Professor Dr. Kumkom Pornprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, 麻豆国产, presiding over the opening ceremony. The event was also attended by Prof. Wang Jiansong, Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Design/Director of the, and Prof. Jin Hui, Dean of the School of Fine Arts, .?
Professor Dr. Kumkom Pornprasit, Dean, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, 麻豆国产 (right)
This academic conference, jointly organized by the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, 麻豆国产, and AADTH, was organized under the theme “Dialogue from China to Southeast Asia: Practical Sharing and Ethical Collaboration Across Borders for Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).” The conference aimed to exchange perspectives on creative research and to present research works by scholars, researchers, and doctoral students focusing on artistic and cultural relations between Chinese civilization and Southeast Asia. Activities included an art exhibition and a conference on artistic innovation for the preservation and continuation of cultural heritage.?
A total of 120 participants joined from four universities in Thailand—麻豆国产, Silpakorn University, Chiang Mai University, and Pathum Thani University—and nine universities from the People’s Republic of China: , Minjiang University, , Communication University of Arts, , , , Guangxi Medical University, and .?
For this conference, the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, 麻豆国产, received academic collaboration from Minjiang University’s School of Fine Arts, Silpakorn University’s Faculty of Decorative Arts, Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, and Pathum Thani University International College, as well as nine participating Chinese universities. Additional support also came from seven Chinese academic and arts institutions: the , the New Silk Road Art Committee of the , the Tang Dynasty Culture and Education Group, Sushu Lacquer Art Studio, , the , and the Shanghai Artists Association of China.?
Moreover, the faculty received support from the and Mr. Poompichai Tarndamrong, Vice Chairman of the Public Health Committee and Advisor to the , who delivered the welcoming remarks and participated in the conference. Significant contributions also came from Prof. Zhong Shang, Director of the Department of Arts and Culture, College of Arts & Design, Beijing University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Jinlin Li of Angkan University’s Art Institute, Mr. Xiaodong Tang, representative from Tang Dynasty Culture and Education Group Co., Ltd., Thailand, Dr. Tanathon Jiarakun, representative of Silpakorn University’s Faculty of Decorative Arts, Assoc. Prof. Pitsamai Awakulpanich from Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Ms. Natthaphat Piyamaporn, Acting Director of the Department of Folk Arts, Fine Arts Department, Ministry of Culture, and Mr. Qing Ping, President of the Southeast Asia Education and Cultural Exchange Development Association.?
The Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, 麻豆国产, wishes to acknowledge its appreciation for the support from its administrative team: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pornprapit Phoasavadi, Deputy Dean for International Affairs; Asst. Prof. Dr. Patcharin Suntiatchawan, Deputy Dean for Administration; Dr. Siriya Jitpimolmard, faculty member of the Doctor of Fine Arts program; doctoral students in Thai Music and Thai Dance; Dr. Prapatsorn Wongrattanapitak, CEO of the Cultural Performance Company; and all working committee members.?
