The Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is hosting a month long art and culture exhibition called “Life along the River”. We went to the opening ceremony at the weekend which was attended by the Governor of Samut Prakan. You can see more pictures at paknamphotos.com. The art exhibition runs from now until 20th April 2010. The Thai culture show will continue until 8th April 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The art work depicts every day life in Amphoe Bang Phli in Samut Prakan. There are over 100 works of watercolour paintings, drawings and photographs. The work is led by Wattana Poolcharoen, a famous artist, and 40 honorary artists. The Thai culture show consists of traditional Thai music, Thai games, Thai food and local children dressed in traditional Thai clothes.
This culture exhibition looks to have all the makings to attract a lot of people through the doors. I particularly like the theme of Thai games, I assume children’s games dating back many many years. Fascinating.
The portrait artists will obviously get a lot of attention but what about the two gentleman in the pink shirts. The shirt patterns are based on “Life along the River” but the style a little loud, and a dress culture shock if I’ve ever seen one. Steve McGarrett and Hawaii Five-0 will be proud.