Thailand's Ambassador to Nepal Sirisorn expresses love for music and cultural collaboration

Thailand’s Ambassador to Nepal Suwapong Sirisorn shared his enthusiasm for music and cultural collaboration between Nepal and Thailand, highlighting both countries' rich traditions in art and culture.

Ambassador Sirisorn expressed a personal love for music, mentioning his admiration for Nepal's folk culture and music.

He noted that Thailand has a tradition of training those interested in music from a young age, and he and his family have a deep-rooted interest in musical pursuits.

The ambassador announced his intention to initiate a joint cultural program featuring both Nepali and Thai artists on Thailand’s National Day, aiming to strengthen cultural ties between the two nations.

Ambassador Sirisorn shared these sentiments at a folk music presentation event organized by the Music Research and Development Forum (MRDF) Nepal.

During the event, Nepali artists performed both traditional Nepali and Thai melodies, using local instruments, and Sirisorn joined the artists by playing the flute to a Thai song, showcasing his musical talent.

The program included performances by Gita Pandey, Rajesh Kumar Shrestha, KC Raja, Sharad Rai and Sukrimaya Moktan (Neema), who played traditional instruments such as the flute, madal, sarangi, and tungna, creating an enchanting musical atmosphere.

On this occasion, senior journalists Shiromani Dawadi and Dabbu Kshetri and Nepalese music initiator Soman Saiju engaged in an interaction with the Ambassador, highlighting the potential support from Thailand for the advancement of Nepali music.