Dancers perform traditional numbers from different regions during the week-long 'Mahorasop Sompoch' shows at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed that parts of the Mahorasop Sompoch performances -- organised to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty the King -- be staged during the 34th Asean Summit, which will take place in Bangkok on June 22-23. In preparation for the summit, the Culture Ministry introduced a song to be played at the opening of the summit at the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Mahorasop Sompoch performances were organised as part of the week-long celebration between May 22-28 to celebrate His Majesty the King's coronation. The shows at Sanam Luang in Bangkok and other provinces drew thousands of artists and performers as well as audiences from throughout the kingdom.

Source: Bangkok Post May 29, 2019 23:07 UTC