29 September 2016 – Royal Thai Embassy, Rome, together with Team Thailand in Italy, presented “Viaggio in Thailandia” – an Evening of Thai Culture in the Heart of Rome at Palazzo Branccio. It was held to celebrate  the auspicious 84th Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, paying tribute to Her Majesty’s work to preserve traditional Thai handloom and handicrafts.  The event showcased an exhibition of objects made by artisans of the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen (SUPPORT), as well as a Thai silk fashion show and traditional Thai performances.  The evening was honoured by the presence of Thanpuying Supornpen Luangthepnimit, Deputy Private Secretary to H.M. the Queen, Mom Luang Aurajitra Snitwongse, Director of the Sirikit Institute, and Mr. Paothong Thongchua, Thailand’s most prominent expert on traditional textiles and designer of the fashion show.  

             “Viaggio in Thailandia” was attended by leading personalities in the public and private sector, diplomats, and journalists and bloggers.  The Thai silk fashion show, staged by professional Italian models, made a memorable impression for all guests.  

               With thanks to: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Rome Office, for Thai cultural performances and gifts bags; Thai Airways International for plane tickets, Thai sweets, and orchids; Office of Agricultural Affairs and Thai Trade Office, Milan for gifts.