The kingdom kicked off a celebration in Bangkok to mark the listing of Tom Yam Kung, a traditional hot and sour prawn soup, as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage also inscribed Kebaya, a traditional South-East Asian women’s garment, as Thailand’s first joint intangible cultural nomination alongside Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Beginning Friday, the three-day festivities included a Kebaya fashion show, a Tom Yam Kung cooking demonstration and cultural performances.
In a congratulatory video message, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Tom Yam Kung, a healthy dish originating from the riverside communities, reflects the deep understanding of living in harmony with nature and the art of Thai cooking, which combines a good balance of flavours and nutrition. — Xinhua
