A delegation from Srinakharinwirot University, a sister school in Thailand, visited TNUA on March 2.The delegation was led by two of the university’s vice presidents, Prof. Prit Supasetsiri and Prof. Kittikoon Rungruang.
The delegation, formed by more than 60 teachers and students from various departments of the university,was shown around the campus during the one-day visit.The guests were also arranged to take part in a series of classes designed to let them better understand the local culture.
Srinakharinwirot University became TNUA’s sister school in 2015. Prof. Prit Supasetsiri said he had visited TNUA before and had interactions with the Department of Traditional Music on many occasions. He anticipates more exchanges among teachers and students from both sides in other fields.
TNUA President Prof. Yang Chyi Wen, extending a warm welcome to the guests on behalf of his school, noted that TNUA has rich resources, state-of-the-art facilities, and an excellent faculty.
TNUA has close relationships with many sister schools in other countries, offering a wide range of exchange
programs, Prof. Yang pointed out.
TNUA is currently the chair of the Asian League of Institutes of Arts (ALIA), responsible for helping members in East Asia and Southeast Asia to maintain close partnerships between them, Prof. Yang added. He expressed the hope Srinakharinwirot University could join ALIA.
Prof. Wu Rung-Shun, director of the National Center for Traditional Arts, also came to TNUA to greet the delegation from Thailand. Wu, formerly dean of TNUA’s School of Music, noted that Srinakharinwirot University has taken part in the Kuandu Arts Festival and the Asia Pacific Traditional Art Festival for many times.