King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), led by the University Relations Office and in collaboration with the EESH Center and student leaders from Green Heart, hosted an exhibition booth at the “Multicultural and Religious Harmony for Happiness in Thung Khru Community” event. The booth showcased exhibitions and activities aimed at disseminating knowledge on energy conservation, environmental protection, and safety under the concept of “KMUTT Learning Alongside the Community.” The event, which included recreational activities within the booth, took place from February 2-4, 2023, at the Chalermprakiat Sports Center, Bang Mod, Thung Khru, Bangkok. Additional activities at the event included:
- Interfaith dialogues on multicultural society topics.
- Exhibitions showcasing the history, lifestyle, religion, and culture of local inhabitants, demonstrations of animal husbandry, agriculture zones, and displays of works by educational institutions and local community members.
- Cultural and artistic performances, such as Anasheed, Likay, traditional songs, Lam Tat, and Ram Wong.
- Demonstrations of traditional sports, including Chula kite flying and sword fighting.
- Competitions in cultural performances, drawing, coloring, and speech contests on multicultural topics.
- Stalls selling community products, handicrafts, and agricultural produce.
The “Multicultural and Religious Harmony for Happiness in Thung Khru Community” event was conducted with the cooperation and concept of all network partners in the area, including government agencies, the private sector, civil society networks, education, religion, culture, communities, and local residents. Its objectives were to preserve, inherit, and extend the culture, traditions, and local lifestyles unique to Thung Khru, preventing them from disappearing, widely publicizing local culture, traditions, and lifestyles, fostering coexistence in a multicultural society, and promoting local tourism by leveraging unique community characteristics. This initiative aligns with the SDGs 2030, specifically Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all; Goal 13: Take action to combat climate change and its impacts; and Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
