"14th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World 2025" Opens with Grandeur, Showcasing the Power of Thai Soft Power on the Global Stage

Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Minister of Culture and Chair of the opening ceremony, emphasized that the Celebration of Silk not only carries forward the royal initiative to promote Thai arts and culture, but also serves as a key mechanism under the government's Soft Power policy. Thai silk is positioned as a cultural symbol, rich in national heritage and creatively adapted into contemporary fashion by the younger generation.

"The Ministry of Culture is committed to promoting the silk industry across all dimensions from enhancing the skills of local weavers and supporting innovative designs, to providing international platforms for emerging designers," This Celebration of Silk connects Thai weavers and designers to global markets and strengthens cultural diplomacy through collaborations with diplomats from 88 countries. It embodies Thai silk's potential as a cultural medium that fosters global understanding, pride in local identity, and sustainable economic growth through soft power.

The Celebration of Silk is organized through the collaboration of the Ministry of Culture, the Thai Silk and Thai Culture Promotion Association, the Ministry of Education, the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, the National Research Council of Thailand, the Public Relations Department, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Together, they aim to elevate Thai silk to international acclaim.

This year's Celebration of Silk takes place in two parts:

• The Opening Ceremony on June 21, 2025, at the Royal Thai Navy Auditorium
• The Exhibition from June 25-29, 2025, at Eden Zone, CentralWorld

Spectacular Opening Ceremony on June 21, 2025: Igniting Global Thai Silk Fashion

The event begins with a royal blessing ceremony for Her Majesty the Queen, followed by a Thai silk fashion show. In attendance are Cabinet ministers, Thai government representatives, ambassadors and spouses, charges d'affaires, and honorary consuls from 88 countries, all proudly donning exquisite Thai silk outfits.

The fashion show features six acts:

• Traces of Civilization
• Legacy of the Thai Land
• Voices of Thai Silk
• Muay Thai Dance
• Colors of Siam
• Drums of the Nation

These performances reflect Thailand's rich cultural diversity seamlessly woven with Thai silk.

The event also includes exhibitions and award ceremonies, including the 6th Next Big Silk Designer Contest 2025, which recognizes outstanding young designers, and awards for contemporary Thai silk pattern designs. Additionally, cultural tourism exhibitions from local communities and a Thai silk product fair further enrich the Celebration of Silk experience.

Discover Modern Thai Silk Design at the Exhibition, June 25-29, 2025

The exhibition invites both Thai and international visitors to explore the allure of Thai silk up close. More than 197 silk ensembles, designed and tailored by university students from across the country, will be showcased, highlighting how young creatives reinterpret Thailand's cultural heritage.

The event will also include:

• Honorable mentions for finalists of the 6th Next Big Silk Designer Contest 2025
• Awards for social media video contests that have raised awareness and inspired appreciation for Thai silk among the younger generation
• A marketplace with over 40 Thai silk shops from all four regions of Thailand

Admission is free, and all are welcome to support students, local communities, and silk entrepreneurs at 14th Celebration of Silk, Thai Silk Road to the World 2025. For more information and updates, visit the Ministry of Culture's Facebook page or call the Culture Hotline 1765.

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