Thai Arts and Culture

Wat Promwachirayan is a center for Thai arts and culture! Thai and Southeast Asian arts and culture will be used to 1) foster neighborhood wellbeing through a strong Thai and Southeast Asian dances and cultural exercises; 2) create tolerance and understanding of different cultures to build a more equitable Twin Cities; 3) engage the second generation of Thai and Southeast American youth in learning the traditional arts; 4) create Southeast Asian pride and unity through teaching and demonstrating of Thai and Southeast Asian Arts and Cultures; and 5) reach low income residents and those with limited English proficiency members 

We have participated in many events that showcase art and culture.  Some important and memorable examples include:

–Wat Thai Funfest on September 30th, which is the last day of the Sunday Market with games, food and performances to thank the community and our volunteers for a wonderful market season

-Performing for the first time at the MN State Fair at the international bazaar

–We performed a traditional candle dance at the Mark Dayton’s residence for the Governor’s Gala 

–Wat Thai of MN performed at the Commons for their immigration welcome week with the theme of communication, celebration and all are welcomed

–We had a Thai street food at the first annual St. Louis Park Art Fair 

–Thai Dancing and a Thai Fantasy Fashion Show at Minneapolis’ Pride 2018 festival.  

–Winning best café at the Festival of Nations in 2018

–Offering a Sunday market with food, live music and performances every Sunday starting June 17thuntil September 30th.  

–Collaborating with the extremely popular Songkran Block Party in Uptown for the past two years, helping to usher in the Thai New Year celebration.  We took full advantage of this opportunity, coordinating Thai traditional and contemporary dances and Thai boxing.  We have also performed and celebrated Songkran at the Eden Prairie Library. 

–Hosting a Loy Krathong (Festival of Lights-a major festival in Thailand and surrounding countries), including a candle dance and performances, as well as a get together to celebrate Southeast Asian culture.