Contribute to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs, theatre groups, orchestras etc… either ad-hoc or as part of an ongoing programme

Prince of Songkla University (PSU) plays a vital role in preserving and promoting national arts and cultural performances, with a special focus on Southern Thai performance traditions. In academics, PSU’s Trang campus offers an undergraduate program in Performing Arts Design and Innovation, while the Pattani campus provides studies in Fashion and Apparel within the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts. Additionally, the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Cultural Studies conducts research and offers community training in traditional local performances, ensuring the preservation and continuation of these cultural arts for future generations.

Performances/Events:

•  "Thai classical music will be performed to accompany the preaching of the Mahachat in the merit-making event of the Mahachat sermon: 13 chapters, 1,000 verses, from January 18–19, 2024." CLICK
• "Southern Cultural Performance presented at the Appreciation Dinner and Handover Ceremony of the Host Flag (STT50) for the 49th International Congress on Science, Technology and Technology-based Innovation (STT49), under the theme ‘SDGs for the Benefit of Mankind,’ held at the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession Celebration International Convention Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla Province, on January 24, 2024." CLICK
• "Performances of Khon, Nora, traditional Thai dance, and Thai music, including youth Thai music performances, Fon Malai dance, Fon Khandok dance, youth Nora performance, Khon performance of Hanuman capturing Nang Benyakai, Khon performance of Tao Hoe, Khon performance of Krao Nai (giant), Khon performance of Krao Nok (monkey), Rak Thai dance, and Phusa Phattharaporn dance, will be held on February 25, 2024." CLICK
• "Cockfighting dance performance on March 2, 2024." CLICK
• The Nat Rak Club, PSU, hosted a singing competition in the ‘PSU Luk Thung Contest 2024. CLICK
• "Khon performance ‘Natya Sin Lai Tha Leela Khon’ featured in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Annual Gala Dinner of the Thai Latex Association on March 23, 2024." CLICK
• "Nora performance in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on March 30, 2024." CLICK
• "Performance of the traditional story ‘Chantakrop’ and the 2024 Annual Nora Teacher Worship Ceremony." CLICK
• "Nora Teacher Respect Ceremony, 10th Annual Nora Dance Training and Transmission Project, 2024." CLICK
• "Prince of Songkla University Khon performance of the Ramakien, Battle Scene, participating in the walk-run-ride event with the royal emblem to honor His Majesty the King on June 8, 2024." CLICK
• "The Kanlayanawatana Institute of Cultural Studies organized the Nora Teacher Respect Ceremony under the 10th Nora Dance Training and Transmission Project, 2024." CLICK
• "Long drum ensemble ‘Pa Ploen’ participating in the Songkran Festival tradition activity at the Faculty of Medicine on April 9, 2024." CLICK
• "Prince of Songkla University Khon Performance of the Ramakien: ‘Ravana’s Scheme to Deceive Rama,’ opening the Khon performance on September 7–8, 2024." CLICK
• "‘Keepas Renang’ performance, participating in the opening ceremony of the 26th Higher Education Curriculum Fair at the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession Celebration International Convention Center on August 8, 2024." CLICK
• "Performance of ‘Natya Nora Buhnga Naree’ at the opening ceremony of the 30th Southern Agriculture Fair on August 11, 2024." CLICK
• "Performance of the ‘Song Sin Mongkhon Khon-Nora’ ensemble, participating in the opening ceremony of the ‘Creative Culture Festival: EAT PRAY LOVE @ HATYAI’ on July 20, 2024."  CLICK
• "Performance of the ‘Onwan’ blessing dance at the Teacher Worship Ceremony, ‘Annual Homage to Teachers’ Project, Academic Year 2024." CLICK
• "Prince of Songkla University Thai music ensemble, Nora performance, Nang Talung talk-show, and Khon performance at the ‘Supports Local by J&T Express × Kho Hong Municipality’ event at Lat Sai Tra Ban Nai Rai on August 25, 2024." CLICK
• "Performance of the ‘Chui Chai Brahman’ ensemble and the ‘Phlong-Mai San’ performance, participating in the cultural exchange at the SINO-THAI Carnival on August 9, 2024." CLICK
• "Prince of Songkla University Khon performance of the Ramakien: ‘Nang Loi’ at the Southern Design Festival, Pakk Taii Design Week 2024, under the theme ‘The South’s Turn: Energy from the Heart!’ at Wat Matchimawat Worawihan (Wat Klang) on August 17, 2024." CLICK
• "Folk music performances, Rong Ngeng, Anasheed Gumpang, and Dikir Hulu performances on September 16, 2024." CLICK
• "Silat performance by the ‘Nong Mai Bangpu’ troupe on September 16, 2024." CLICK
• "Manorah performance by the Tam Thanathorn Anubut troupe on September 16, 2024." CLICK
• "Prince of Songkla University Khon Performance for Academic Year 2024." CLICK
• "Long Drum Performance ‘PSU Ter-Terng Maha Sanuk’ at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, on September 26, 2024." CLICK
• "Khon performance in the ‘Following in the Father’s Footsteps’ event organized by the Coordination Center for Royal Initiative Projects at Chana Power Plant, Pa Ching Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla Province, on December 18, 2024." CLICK
• "PSU Arts & Cultures Festival 2024 Project, Academic Year 2024." CLICK
• "The Dance Arts Club, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, organized the ‘PSU Dancing Competition 2024’ under the PSU Arts & Culture Festival 2024, held from December 18–22, 2024." CLICK
• “PSU MUSIC AWARDS 2024” CLICK
• "Southern Thai classical dance performance by the Kanlayanawatana Institute, choral singing performance by the PSU Chorus Club, and Nang Talung shadow puppet performance by Nak Thul, Artthakosit School, on December 18." CLICK